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Priding itself on sustainability, Hand Cut in Scottsdale, Arizona, the newest from Riot Hospitality Group, sources only quality, grass-fed beef from local Arizona ranches using windmills and solar energy—as well as those spirited cowboys—to provide superior meat from an ecofriendly system. The design by Davis Krumins of Costa Mesa, California-based Davis Ink complements those eco-consciousRead more

Mondo*dr Magazine: Time Nightclub Time is a high-end nightclub based in Orange County with a striking design, which was completed by Davis Ink. The interior designers enlisted the help of SJ Lighting and Sound Investment to deliver the technology to match the unique environment. The building that now houses Time nightclub was originally designed asRead more

The scoop: For the 3,500-square-foot contemporary Mexican restaurant, Davis Krumins, president of Costa Mesa, California-based Davis Ink, was charged with a funky, “never-been-seen-before environment.” That equated to rustic, raw elements effortlessly mixed with modern touches and the “WTF elements” he has become known for. Highlights include hand-torched pine plywood panels, exposed rebar, hand painted streetRead more

The Grass Skirt, San Diego It’s a tiki takeover at The Grass Skirt in San Diego. This fun, Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar serves new twists on Asian favorites, like okinomiyaki fries with bonito, spicy mayo and hoison; pork belly buns; kimchi fried rice and prime hanger steak lettuce wraps. Rum features heavily in the cocktailRead more

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Liaison Restaurant + Lounge opened January 20, 2017 and offers a large 10,000 square foot indoor/outdoor contemporary space to dine, enjoy cocktails, or immerse in a complete nightlife experience. Amid a spacious open-air garden as well as an intimate indoor lounge, Liaison has a shared plate menu conceptRead more

 Liaison will be Hollywood’s newest nightlife venture. Do you remember Les Deux, the celebrity-riddled nightclub forever immortalized by some of the most dramatic scenes to take place in The Hills? If not that’s okay, as the concept closed back in 2010 before reopening for a few years as Sadie Kitchen. Well now the newest iterationRead more

The Sunset Strip is getting its mojo back.   Hollywood is having a revival, and Liaison is the latest spot to hit the scene.   There’s NeueHouse, the members-only cultural hub and workspace on Sunset Boulevard, a few blocks from the soon-to-open Dream Hotel. Next, the area will welcome hotspot Tao, as well as BeautyRead more

  Davis Ink (davisinkltd.com), a leading Southern California interior design firm responsible for some of the most unique nightclub and hospitality venues, has announced the completion of its latest design project at the Grass Skirt tiki bar in Pacific Beach, San Diego. “Our client is known for having the coolest restaurants, bars, and lounges inRead more

Davis Ink (davisinkltd.com), a leading Southern California interior design firm responsible for some of the most unique nightclub and hospitality venues, has announced the opening of its latest innovation at Time nightclub in Orange County, CA. The new ambiance at Time was gained through the combination of fanciful theatrical lighting, enhanced sound, and a completelyRead more

  “A San Diego for V.I.P.’s.” – By Dan Levin In this city, where until recently a dress code meant “no shirt, no shoes, no service,” the fixation with velvet ropes has become as familiar as surfing.Read more