A Small and Simple Thing

A Small and Simple Thing

Industry Notes: Great Artists Steal

On finding inspiration, and how it's deployed

Brooks Reitz
Nov 03, 2024
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Good morning, everyone.

I’ve been woefully delayed on this week’s post, having spent all week in New Orleans bringing my new project to life. It’s called The Bell, a neighborhood restaurant with a seafood-leaning menu. It looks, feels, and, for the most part, acts like a British pub, complete with carpet, Union Jack bunting, and Guinness on tap. (Sure, Guinness is from Ireland but is a pub staple in England.)

Here’s a little sneak peek:

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