Caesarstone’s
cutting-edge quartz surfaces set the proverbial bar for chef Vivek Singh’s
latest addition to the Cinnamon brand family.
Cinnamon Kitchen in
Oxford is his first restaurant outside of London and offers all day dining in a
stunning setting.
The sister restaurant was designed by
DesignLSM, the hospitality design specialists behind the award-winning Cinnamon
Bazaar and most recent launch of Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea Power Station. The decor combines a contemporary and pared
back aesthetic with subtle elements reflecting the intricacy and elegance of
Indian architecture.
The new establishment includes a large destination bar on the ground
floor, an open-plan kitchen, chef’s table and a semi-private ‘Pagoda’ room
designed by DesignLSM. The 110-cover, 4,000 square foot restaurant serves
modern-Indian cuisine with British influences. A focal feature is the impressive bar made from Caesarstone 5143 White Attica quartz
surfaces. Framing the space is a vibrant array of green ‘beetle’ style seating,
creating a social and inviting setting for patrons to enjoy pre &
post dinner cocktails.
The
marble-inspired surface of White Attica combines a clean white base tone with
dense, dark blue-grey interwoven veins, that perfectly complements lustrous
brass features authentic rattan panels. The quartz surfaces and surrounding
cladding were installed by stone specialist MKW Surfaces.
Carly
Zaver, Senior Designer from DesignLSM says; “The technical qualities of
Caesarstone’s quartz makes it an ideal fit for bars and hospitality design.
Being extremely durable and stain-resistant compared to natural marbles,
Caesarstone quartz is a perfect solution for applications that demand a
beautiful, high quality finish. As quartz is non-porous, it is well matched to
food preparation and service areas. This was key for the restaurant’s kitchen
pass, where hygiene is paramount.”
Following
DesignLSM’s design scheme, MKW Surfaces crafted a beautiful surround for the
pass with inlaid Caesarstone quartz panelling, again using the White Attica
design, which offers a classical appeal to a functional restaurant space where
food would be completed ready for service.
