Congratulations to Erstad Architects and the interior design team of Adrienne Lane Martin and Samantha Boucher for winning Best Specialty Product at the ASID Intermountain Annual Design Awards for the custom wine stave canopy at Richard’s restaurant.
http://erstadarchitects.com/2017/10/19/adrienne-lane-martin-accepts-asid-award/
At the September 2017 Annual meeting of the Intermountain Chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Adrienne Lane Martin, Interior Design Manager, accepted the Specialty Product Award. The award was for the design of the wine stave canopy in RICHARD’S restaurant at the Inn at 500 in Boise. The canopy was designed as a feature that would allow diners to enjoy their meals without the discomfort of negative visual or audible noise of a busy restaurant kitchen, while also giving them positive visual and audible access to Chef Richard as he worked.
Adrienne and interior designer Samantha Boucher, developed a solution that provided a visual screen between patrons and staff, furnished texture, didn’t overwhelm the space with too much visual weight, and assisted the acoustic needs of the room. Above all, the solution needed to appear as if it were simply a natural feature that enhanced the overall design feel of the restaurant. The material came as a suggestion from the restaurant’s owners, who wanted to incorporate reclaimed items from their local suppliers into the restaurant’s interiors. Reclaimed wine barrel staves – sourced by hand from local wineries – were the perfect choice.
The combination of ceiling cloud and screen wall is suspended over the center dining area and drapes down to separate the diners from the cook line. The design team came up with a system that is airy and light, and the simple materials complement the dining experience.
The finished product is a custom feature that not only suits the restaurant’s design, but also envelops and enhances it. The space below is a cozy unique, and intimate dining space. The space behind is a bright and bustling kitchen, where the Chef/Owner Richard works and never seems out of reach.
“Boise is one of America’s fastest-growing cities and with that, there’s an exciting culinary emergence along with craft breweries and a burgeoning wine industry, “ US News & World Report, August, 2017.
Richard’s is proud to participate in Dine Out Downtown Boise Restaurant Week from Oct. 27th – Nov. 5th, 2017. This is a time for the community to come together and celebrate the growth of local dining. We have prepared special dishes featuring several Idaho grown ingredients.
Choose from either our 2-Course Lunch menu for $10 or our five-course Fine Dining $55 menu.
Make plans now to take part in this week of culinary celebration and join us at Richard’s. Make reservations now by calling (208) 472-1463 or online at https://richardsboise.com/reservations/
For more information about Dineout Downtown Boise, visit https://downtownboise.org/events/dineout-downtown-boise.
In a recent article, luxury travel blogger Leah of The Modern Traveler, visited Boise, Idaho and stayed in the Inn at 500 Capitol. Throughout her stay, Leah documented her time and broke down every aspect of the stay, which included a lunch visit to Richard’s.
Here is a snippet from her article,
“Connected to Inn at 500 is Richard’s… accessible right through a door off the lobby. Richard Langston is a celebrated chef in Boise, and we dropped by to sample lunch.
I had the Grilled Portabella with Carrot-Cumin Puree and Fried Haloumi on Ciabatta and my son had the RBLT, a different take on the BLT with Bacon, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, and Red Onions on a Toasted Baguette with Summer Salad instead of chips. I have to remember to put strawberries in my salads at home because it’s a wonderful summer flavor, and I liked the pairing with the lemon vinaigrette. Richard’s provides room service and food for guests at Inn at 500 and serves breakfast and dinner too.”
Read more about Leah’s time at Richard’s and the Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise here.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at: http://bpt.me/2982784 or email info@richardsboise.com
Happy Hour is new at Richard’s! We have a great Happy Hour menu available in the bar for you to check out. Happy Hour is 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Don’t forget to inquire about the special drink our bartender whips up every day and enjoy some tasty “bites” at the bar. Bring your friends; it’s sure to be a good time!
Surely you remember when he had Richard’s in Hyde Park. He followed that venture with Richard’s Café Vicino near the Boise Co-op, a popular neighborhood spot where he garnered accolades from the James Beard Foundation for his use of local food and ingredient-driven cuisine. Langston was a 2014 semifinalist for a prestigious award in the Best Chef: Northwest category.
Even though Langston felt at home in the tree-lined North End, he always had his eye on a larger, hipper spot in the bustling Downtown area.
His culinary dreams came to fruition last month when he debuted Richard’s (without the Café Vicino part of the name) at the Inn at 500 Capitol, a newly constructed boutique hotel next to The Flicks movie theater.
Richard’s recent incarnation has an elegant, upscale vibe, yet it remains casual by design. For instance, you won’t find any white linen on the tables, and the knowledgeable black-clad servers are quick to strike up conversation about any topic (save politics and religion, of course).
The décor, with its raisin and cream-colored hues, has a big-city feel. The windows that face Myrtle Street help bathe the marble-topped bar and dining room in natural light. Long wine barrel staves seemingly hang in the air in front of the partially exposed kitchen, where cooks in crisp, white chef coats work the hot line.
Langston is known for sourcing locally produced food for his seasonal menus, which primarily focus on impeccably prepared regional Italian fare. Inspiration also comes from Spain, North Africa and other parts of the western Mediterranean.
Thank you to everyone that helped Richard’s celebrate the Grand Opening and official Ribbon Cutting on Friday, February 10 in downtown Boise. It was a wonderful day and great celebration made possible by all of our neighbors, friends, and staff who showed up by the 100’s! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for the photo album.
Seasoned Boise chef and restaurateur Richard Langston will have to wait one more week to open his signature restaurant Richard’s at the Inn at 500 Capitol.
“Trying to open a restaurant Christmas week was taking a risk,” Langston says. “There are just too many unfinished details.”
The cause is a few last-minute construction delays, some related to the extreme weather of the past month. The restaurant will open officially Monday, Jan. 9, rather than on Jan. 2.
“We’ll have everything in place, with all the finishing touches,” Langston says.
Langston has been the chef and owner at restaurants in Boise’s Hyde Park and the North End since the 1990s. Langston closed Richard’s Cafe Vicino at 808 W. Fort St., last week.
The swanky boutique hotel itself plans to open Jan. 17, and room reservations are being taken now. The hotel’s grand opening celebration will be Saturday, Feb. 11, and Sunday, Feb. 12.
Look for more details about Richard’s in next week’s Scene.
Richard’s is proud to partner with the luxurious and well-appointed Inn at 500 Capitol to provide the finest dining and hotel experience in Boise. The Inn at 500 Capitol is the upscale boutique hotel where pride of place, exceptional service and thoughtful details create the luxury experience for which the Inn at 500 Capitol and its sister hotel, Inn at the 5th in Eugene, Oregon are known.
The hotel has been designed with details that bring the comforts of home to a blissful experience. Every room features a private butler’s pantry, providing a truly innovative service that allows guests to enjoy room service without opening their door. The hotel also features delightful details such as themed rooms, bathrooms with double sinks and large showers, decor created by local artists, exceptionally comfortable bed linens, and of course room service provided by Richard’s.
Visit the Inn at 500 Capitol’s website for more information.
— M.F.K. Fisher
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