Our blog post this week was inspired by a special feature in the July issue of Architectural Record on farm-to-table designs.  To bring this broad topic to a local level, we decided to explore farm-to-table restaurants in Connecticut.

Restaurant: Oyster Club Restaurant
Location: Mystic, CT
Website: www.oysterclubct.com

Architect/Designer: Michael McKinley
Architecture/Design Firm: Michael McKinley and Associates, LLC
Website: mckinleycommercialarchitects.com

Year: 2011

Inspiration: Inspired by nearby boat sheds, McKinley and Associates converted an original turn-of-the-century building with a new addition of a rustic dining room, clapboard walls, and modern light fixtures.

Restaurant: Fire Box
Location: Hartford, CT
Website: www.fireboxrestaurant.com

Architect/Designer: Maria Zawadzki, IIDA, LEED AP
Architecture/Design Firm: H2Z Design, LLC
Website: www.h2zdesign.com

Year: 2007

Inspiration: Committed to be local and consistently local. A rustic farm-to-table restaurant that exudes energy, style and comfort—attracting young and seasoned professionals alike, while simultaneously promoting the initiatives of the Billing Forge Community.

Restaurant: Elm Restaurant
Location: New Canaan, CT
Website: www.elmrestaurant.com

Architect/Designer: Frederick William Hoag, AIA
Architecture/Design Firm: Frederick William Hoag Architect
Website: www.frederickwilliamhoagarchitect.com

Year: 2012

Inspiration: Creating a warm atmosphere with walnut floors, custom made chef’s table, and simple elegance. Local craftsmen were sourced to create key design elements including the mid-century inspired walnut bookshelf.

Restaurant: Community Table
Location: Washington, CT
Website: communitytablect.com

Architect/Designer: Peter Talbot
Architecture/Design Firm: Peter Talbot AIA Architects
Website: www.petertalbotarchitects.com

Year: 2010

Inspiration: Bringing a strong, healthy connection to the land and its seasons to the dining experience in the northern part of Connecticut. To prepare the highest quality locally grown and procured ingredients to serve our community in a casual atmosphere.

We, at Patriquin Architects, are proud to have been part of farm-to-table restaurant projects in New Haven County. Take a look at our portfolio or visit them in person:

Roìa Restaurant, completed in 2012 is our most recent project. View our portfolio here: Roìa Restaurant Portfolio
Zinc Restaurant, completed in 2010. View our portfolio here: Zinc Restaurant Portfolio
Kitchen Zinc, completed in 2009. View our portfolio here: Kitchen Zinc Portfolio