Contigo

Name: Contigo
Location: Austin, TX

Located in East Austin, Contigo seeks to be an extension of the owners family ranch. With a rustic and communal vibe, the interior and patio offer up a great dining experience. 

The expansive patio is filled with communal tables representative of standard picnic tables. Both interior and exterior feature an abundance of wood and rustic refinement while the leather bar height seating adds a visual connection to the traditional ranch.  Contigo does a great job blending the rustic elements found on a traditional ranch with the modern sensibility of Austin's hip dining scene. 

Image 1 © John Pesina

Images 2-4 © Contigo

King + Duke

Name: King + Duke
Location: Atlanta, GA
Design: Meyer Davis Studio

Recently opened in Atlanta, King + Duke is the the fourth restaurant in Ford Fry's restaurant family. Playing off of the novel 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' the restaurant is deceptively casual and relaxed and features early American cooking techniques and rustic cuisine. 

Throughout the space a mix of rustic and refined materials work together to create a curated and timeworn interior. 

The large circular booths and light wood add contemporary elements while the leather accents and wood paneled walls bring in a rustic element to balance it out. 

Photos © Sarah Dodge via Eater ATL

Kook Restaurant & Pizzeria

Name: Kook Restaurant & pizzeria
Location: Rome
Design: Noses Architects

Upon first look at Kook, you'd have a difficult time determining if the space was a restaurant or just a great home.

Using concrete, steel and glass as the main design materials the space has an urban, industrial feel which is surprising for the classic space it is housed in. 

Using wood and reclaimed pieces, the added warmth into the space and balanced the raw materials.

One of my favorite features in the space is their use of traditional concrete tiles as both backslashes and flooring to break up the space, add warmth and pattern and add a small splash of color.

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