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..."As usual, Bakatsias had a hand in the design of his latest concept.

He and D’Auvray commissioned murals from an artist they’ve worked with in previous projects, including East End Bistrot. Arianne Hemlien’s bright, colorful illustrations of fruits and flowers span the interior, representing the way seasons flow into each other." Excerpt taken from The News and Observer, July 29,   2024 by Renee Umsted https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article290171424.html

Note: my last name was misspelled in this article. It should say Arianne Hemlein

..."Playing on herbaceous hues, every detail is intentional—from the mod white, olive and rusty subway tile sections that merge with natural wood and concrete to the gentle botanical brushstrokes by artist Arianne Hemlein seamlessly blending the seasons across the length of the market to even the authentic “boulanger” sign Bakatsias procured from a flea market to add a little “spice.”

Excerpt taken from Raleigh Magazine, In Eat, feature story written by Melissa Howsam, July/August 2024 https://raleighmag.com/2024/06/giorgios-epicurean-market-first-look/

"Rich, red walls complement a lush floral wallpaper by Dolce & Gabbana; those same crimson walls are a backdrop for a hand-painted mural of an elegant woman among flowers by local artist Arianne Hemlein. 

Delicate stemware holds exquisite wine selected by sommelier Scott Hardiman; textured white dishes display fine French fare by executive chef William D’Auvray. To dine at East End Bistrot is to feel transported from the mundane, to find luxury in every detail. Excerpt taken from Walter Magazine, In An Elevated Experience at East End Bistrot, February 2024, by Catherine Currin | photography by Forrest Mason

"Going to a Giorgios Bakatsias restaurant isn’t just “grabbing dinner”—it’s a whole experience. “It’s a play,” says executive chef William D’Auvray, “and you’re not going to see the play until you come to the theater.”

The food, the drinks, the atmosphere and the service all come together to form a perfectly choreographed dance, if you will. And the same rings true for the prolific restaurateur’s newest concept, East End Bistrot, bowing in East End Market early this year.

The dance, of course, starts as soon as you walk through the door. A collaboration with local artists, the restaurant’s regal interior is, in a word, stunning. Inspired by Bakatsias’ pond-jump to Paris at a young age, the design evokes a whimsical sense of “pure joy and romance,” he says. Think bold red walls and gold and black elements serving in contrast to feminine large-scale florals by interior designer (and old friend) Tula Summerford and muralist Arianne Hemlein, a showstopping floor-to-ceiling gold tile wall anchoring the open kitchen, a sizable marble-topped bar, vintage French mirrors, and a host of nostalgic photographs and paintings—all grounded by a classic black-and-white French bistro floor. In essence, très magnifique." Excerpt taken from Raleigh Magazine, In Eat, February 2023 by Lauren Kruchten, Jan 31, 2023 https://raleighmag.com/2023/01/east-end-bistrot/