Naples,
FL – June 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Clive
Daniel Hospitality, a division of Clive
Daniel Home, the premier Naples home furnishings retailer and interior
design firm, has recently competed interiors for the newly opened 1500
SOUTH restaurant at Naples Bay Resort, a signature restaurant of celebrity
Chef Art Smith.
“We
truly enjoyed working with Chef Art Smith, who requested that we provide
a white canvas from a design standpoint to ensure that the food would be
the guest’s primary visual focus,” commented Nancy Woodhouse IDS, Clive
Daniel Hospitality’s VP of Design and Business Development. “With its location
overlooking Naples Bay and the Gordon River setting the stage, the clean,
contemporary Florida coastal interior design to showcase the artistry of
the chef.”
To
accomplish Chef Art Smith’s culinary vision, Woodhouse and her Clive Daniel
Hospitality team – including Ron Nowfel of the company’s Orlando office|–|incorporated
natural elements of driftwood for the walls. A 26-foot long counter of
white onyx created one of the restaurant’s most impactful design elements,
while at the same time separating the dining room from the open kitchen.
The entire counter is illuminated beneath with new cutting edge lighting
technology.
Added
Woodhouse, “Because people love watching food preparation, the onyx counter
has become the stage on which the magic happens … just like in the theater.”
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New
marble flooring was incorporated to captivate the ambiance of the driftwood.
Decorative floating displays subtly divide the room and incorporate intimacy
to the dining areas. A 15-foot-long functioning wine wall also helps separate
areas of the restaurant. To add an Italian flair, suggested by the Chef,
the lighting was kept clean except for the dramatic contemporary Murano-styled
red glass chandelier, which has generated architectural interest. Original,
oversized canvas paintings are provided by Chef Art’s husband, artist Jesus
Saigueiro. They and their four children look forward to this summer and
many summers at Naples Bay while “Papi Chef Art” works in the restaurant.
Commented
Chef Art Smith, “While my name is on other restaurants, I have a special
love for this one as well as the Naples Bay Resort and the entire community.
The interiors are exactly what I had hoped for. Nancy and the Clive Daniel
Hospitality team did an amazing job at interpreting my vision and creating
a magical ambiance.”
A two-time
James Beard Award recipient, Chef Art Smith is the executive chef and co-owner
of six restaurants across the country. The sixth-generation Florida native
has worked as a personal chef for top celebrities, including ten years
for Oprah Winfrey, in addition to serving as the chef for former Florida
Governors Bob Graham and Jeb Bush. He is widely respected for his unique
take on Southern American food and has authored several best-selling cookbooks
that highlight the connection between family and food.
Clive
Daniel Hospitality is also working with Naples Bay Resort on the enrichment
of other elements of the popular waterfront hospitality property. Clive
Daniel Hospitality is the commercial interior design division of Clive
Daniel Home (www.CliveDaniel.com),
with seasoned designed professionals specializing in hospitality and commercial
properties across the country. Contact Daniel Lubner at 239-292-3717.
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