Thats right folks, the announcement of the Independence Beer Garden made it in the Philadelphia Inquirer! So go “old school,” pick up a hard copy of the paper and “Let Freedom Bubble!”

It still hasn’t hit us…but we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results and the reviews.  Empire Diner is the newest venture for celebrity chef Amanda Freitag and is a Groundswell design.  NYEATER.com wrote a great review of Empire (read … Continue reading →

“What’s old is new again — and the Empire Diner is no exception.” That is how the WOMENSWEARDAILY.com article starts, and it gets better from there (read the full article HERE). EATER.com says “Amanda Freitag opens her much-anticipated revamp of the iconic … Continue reading →

A look back at the year that was. 2013 was a great year for us, and people took notice.  PHILLY.com and HOUZZ.com both honored us by including our work in their 2013 recap article’s titled “Welcome Additions to Philadelphia in 2013” (Philly.com) … Continue reading →

Zagat has named our work on Talula’s Garden in their “20 Stunning Restaurant Spaces Around the U.S.” article! “Strolling through this Washington Square New American feels like you’re getting a tour of proprietor Aimee Olexy’s home…” Read the full review HERE … Continue reading →