Osteria Stella - Brother Wolf

Located at the ground floor of the Historic John H. Daniel Building, Osteria Stella and Brother Wolf stand strong by themselves, however the fusion of these two spaces come together to beautifully celebrate the notion of authentic Italian dining.

Owners Jessica King and Aaron Thompson came to our firm in February of 2020 with a vision of intertwining qualities of an airy aperitivo bar with a traditional Italian dining experience. While the two operate independently, they remain open to each other via a case opening at the front of the spaces. They share not only a kitchen and bar, but also restroom and storage areas.

Mimicking the qualities of a traditional Northern Italian aperitivo, Brother Wolf utilizes a combination of contemporary and traditional lighting fixtures to illuminate the space and bring lightness and tranquility into the room. Timeless materials of tile and wood evoke an interior design filled with classical themes written in modern language. A vibrant mural invites guests in while simultaneously stimulating their appetite through the use of lively colors, eluding to fresh ingredients.

Contrasting to the light and refreshing atmosphere of Brother Wolf, Osteria Stella evokes a more intimate environment, provoking time to slow down. We designed a spectrum of open, semi-enclosed, and private seating areas to accommodate any individual’s comfort request. Custom built curved booths add to the provoking, dark and moody atmosphere. Genuine Italian comfort is achieved through the use of vintage Italian chandeliers and other curated decor elements purchased from vintage markets.

Our team had previously completed similar, but more intensive work in the same location, providing the restoration of this historic location for the former owners. The space had previously been unoccupied for several years and included a complete restoration before the interior tenant design could be completed.

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