James Gallagher

Saltwater Coastal Grill, a new concept from Lyons Group, brings the fresh air and flavors of the sea to the Chicagoland area. Aria Group collaborated with the restaurant and entertainment group to transport guests to the ocean with a timeless coastal atmosphere. The original space was a moody Irish pub, and maximizing light played a […]

In 2024 Topgolf Midtown-Atlanta was part of the company’s CapEx program to refresh venues with bright new designs, updated equipment and furniture, a refinished outfield and a new brand upgrade. For months, the Aria team worked closely with the Topgolf Branding team, the Topgolf CapEx and Design teams, consultants and the contractor to coordinate the […]

Developing the new Dave & Buster’s prototype was an exercise in collaboration. The talent at Aria brought their unique visions to life, reflecting the brand’s exciting evolution through the development of the remodel prototype. This playful and creative approach is evident from the bold architectural elements and a mix of materials with playful shapes which draw […]

Guy Fieri has made a name for himself championing great food with a playful, down-to-earth attitude. This larger-than-life persona posed an interesting challenge when working on Guy Fieri’s Kitchen + Bar at Council Bluffs: How to distill that energetic, rock-and-roll, fun-loving personality into a design. Situated in Harrah’s Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino, we worked […]

Aria Group has been designing restaurants for over 34 years, but we recently experienced unique challenges while working on Amy’s Drive Thru in Roseville, California.  Partnering with a client committed to the environment and social well-being enabled us the opportunity to design a restaurant with a Living Roof.  Amy’s is the first Certified B Corporation […]