Esplanade Restaurant Limited, owners of St. Lawrence-area institutions Old Spaghetti Factory and Scotland Yard, engaged us to validate, conceptualize, and execute a new venue on The Esplanade.

When an opportunity to take over a new space arose, ERL looked to us with a cocktail bar in mind. The conclusion: split the space because of its size and include an additional concept: Eloise.

Taking cues from the area’s history as a 19th century rail hub, the Eloise concept is inspired by a golden age of train travel and hospitality. The pitch: "As if the Orient Express stopped at The Esplanade." Eloise is the 'dining car' of a patron's journey through the evening, leading eventually to Bar Cart, the ‘bar car’ and speakeasy cocktail bar hidden just beside. Every detail down to the parchment paper was thoughtfully considered to create a unique, cohesive, and noteworthy guest experience.

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