A TASTE OF JALISCO COMES TO DENVER By KATIE SMITH AND PARKER ALLEN
When 3 Margaritas restaurant moved to a new location in the historic Kittredge Building in Denver, Esteban Murguia, co-owner, wanted to bring a taste of authentic Mexico to the area. The location is ideal: with Art Deco detailing and beautiful terrazzzo floor, the space originally served as the Paramount Theater lobby. Local design firm re:architecture was chosen to create a contemporary Mexican restaurant experience that respects the historic character of the building while delivering a modern Mexican dining experience to more than 200 guests. Rick Epstein, re:architecture founder and principal brought more than 25 years of architecture, urban design and master planning experience to provide an integrated perspective to the project. The interior concept was brought to life through Mexican artwork, custom light fixtures and furniture sourced from the owner’s Mexican home state of Jalisco. “We carefully and diligently looked at both the big and very small elements to bring the culinary experience to restaurant guests,” said Epstein.
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