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INTRODUCING :: TINELLO

tinello inspiration

Some of you may remember that my father used to own a restaurant here in Seattle that he closed nearly two years ago. In that time, our family has traveled to Italy, he’s spent hours coming up with new recipe ideas, and I’ve been finding myself collecting design inspiration all in anticipation of opening a [...]

45 responses on “INTRODUCING :: TINELLO”

  5. joanna

    congrats! that’s such a great spot and i can’t wait to see what you do with the space. i’ll have to pop in once it’s open. best of luck!

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  12. Bara

    Hi,
    for the chairs check out http://www.toncanada.com
    I don’t know what prices you found and how these compare but it still may be worth to try.
    They are made in the Czech Republic in a manufactory with very long tradition, which should guarantee good quality.
    Good luck with the restaurant!
    Too bad I am too far (Prague) to come to see it

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  15. Anthony from TO

    Congrats you guys! Great name! And I know the food will be great too! Can’t wait to come to Seattle with Carol to see what you’ve done with the design. Your ideas look great. Say ‘hi’ to your Dad.

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  16. Rayna

    How exciting! Your inspiration picture is enough to make me stop by when it’s opened.It looks like the vibe is going to be different from what we normally see in the Pacific NW. Good luck to you guys!

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  19. Amy

    Awesome news – I work in Pioneer Square and am getting sick of the choices. Such a perfect location – can’t wait to try it out.

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  20. Uncle Beefy

    CONGRATULATIONS to you and your father, Cassandra! How exciting! Loving the inspirations and can’t wait to see the final results! And, of course, taste them, too! xx UB

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  21. Jen

    How exciting for you and your family! Congrats! The look your going for is ambitious on a small budget, but would be so fabulous. And–if anyone can pull that off, its you! My little bro just did a remodel of his restaurant, and I still had some of the bookmarks for sites we checked out. Those bentwood chairs are so classic and gorgeous, a totally chic contrast to that rustic table, and they’re also great for a smaller space. Here is a site that sells a version in bulk for just over $80/pc. The best of luck to you and yours in your new endeavor!

    http://www.fashionseating.com/Hairpin-Side-Chair_p6018-S.html

    And while I’m not a huge fan of powder coated metal, these would get you a similar look at a substantially lower cost.

    http://www.restaurantfurnituresupply.com/ArcMetalChair_81.html

    Cheers!

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  22. Heidi Cocking

    Hey Cassandra – this is such a cool idea and I love the design elements you’re hoping to achieve!

    I work for the design company behind Dean and Deluca, Harrods Food Hall, Selfridges in London, Pret a Manger, Itsu, and a number of eateries in London… We take care of 2D as well as 3D (which I’m sure you have covered yourself!). Let me know if we can be of any help on the 2D side!

    Have fun with the project – it sounds like so much fun and is so wonderful that you get to work on something that is so personal :)

    Heidi x

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  23. sarah

    Congratulations on the new restaurant project! That is so exciting. For restaurant decor ideas I check out the restaurantbaranddesignawards.com from time to time. That way, you get an international perspective on design trends.

    Sarah

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  24. Angela

    Love it! So jealous that I am here in Atlanta and won’t be able to eat there. For the chairs and possibly the tables, check out Foreside Home and Garden (foresidehomeandgarden.com) and Park Hill Collection (parkhillcollection.com). Both have great things that are along the lines you are looking for. Can’t wait to see it all pulled together!

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  29. Quynh Nguyen

    http://www.izzygirl.com/ for the logo!!!

    I love the new resto name but am nostalgic for “Rialto” – hopefully Rudy’s Red will still be there? Can’t wait although lunch is hard for full time workers. Hope dinner will be an option!

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  30. Dale

    Congratulations Cassandra! This will be such a rewarding experience! I grew up in the restaurant industry and my family just recently started another one down in Texas building from the ground up. This is the first restaurant that we are all involved in though – my dad (the boss), husband, sister, brother and mom. It is such a blessing to have your family their along the way and through the ups and downs. I can’t wait to follow and see the start-up process for Tinello!

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  38. Jenny

    So exciting, congratulations! Try Adriano Seating out of LA, they do contract quality restaurant furniture, for a certain large coffee company out of Seattle, ahem… They have Bentwoods and I think you can even customize finishes and add upholstered cushions, etc. Can’t wait to see how everything turns out!

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  39. Fatou

    This is so exciting! I know it will look fabulous. Congratulations!!! I’ll be following, I live in Vancouver, WA, and my family visit’s Seattle every summer, we’ll have to check it out when it opens. :-)

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  41. Claudia La Valle

    Hi Cassandra, it’s your cousin Claudia from Toronto. My dad told me about the new restaurant, it must be so exciting! Hoping to come and visit, Congrats! Lots of love to all, Claudia

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  42. eve joanna

    Hi Cassandra,
    I think it would be a fantastic idea to live-blog Tinellos progress…
    Would love to follow your journey from concept to grand opening, form a designers perspective. ..

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