The Larder + The Delta Downtown Phoenix Restaurant Reveal

Spotlight on design! Today we’re showcasing one of our favorite downtown Phoenix restaurants: The Larder + The Delta! For this project, our dear friend Owner and Head Chef Stephen Jones wanted the restaurant to have “an essence of the south with a touch of smoke,” blending the vibe of downtown Phoenix with his personal style. Together, we designed something unique, creative, and innovative to fit him. We are so excited to share this project and ready to take on another food and beverage project. Cheers! 

Check out The Larder + The Delta at 200 W Portland St #101, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
(Pro tip: we recommend getting the crispy pig ear “cheetos” with a summatime sangria!)

The Larder + The Delta, Downtown Phoenix, AZ

Check out Phoenix Faces & Places feature Chef Stephen Jones and the interior of The Larder + The Delta!

PHX Local Love

As designers in downtown Phoenix, we wanted to bring in that urban feeling while keeping it personal. Adding wall murals by local artists created that city flair while keeping the look cohesive. (Murals by Isaac Caruso)

Fresh Perspective

Keeping the space light and airy with crisp white wall and a bright pop of color create a fun and inviting downtown space.

Pops of Color

The yellow Industry West bar stools are a staple at The Larder + The Delta. Having ample amount of bar seating so you can experience the process of watching the chefs create their masterpieces is a must.

Southern Comfort… with a Twist!

Chef Jones’s dishes evolve the rustic and make it new, and we wanted to reflect that in the design. Antique oak church pews paired with concrete tabletops (Porter Barnwood) create a unique look that does just that.

It’s Lit

A modern touch, these beautiful DEZAART wood pendant light fixtures add visual interest and warm lighting in a space with very high ceilings.

Drinks on the Patio

A great space to gather for brunch or an after-work happy hour! We knew that The Larder + The Delta should capitalize on their perfect patio spot. A custom industrial style rail by local vendor 11th Monk3y Industries around the patio makes a nice statement while keeping the space feeling intimate.

Images: Monica Milewski

DeSoto Central Market Featured in PHOENIX Magazine

DeSoto Central Market, Downtown Phoenix

Back in November, the Mackenzie Collier Interiors team linked up with the Managing Editor of PHOENIX magazine to give her a tour of one of our favorite commercial interior design projects: DeSoto Central Market. 

Today, this 17,000 sq. ft. downtown Phoenix community hub houses a collection of diverse, independently owned restaurants—but from 1928 to 1955, the building housed the C.P. Stephens DeSoto Six Motorcars dealership, and its purpose remained related to auto sales and service until 1970. 

Drawing inspiration from the building's history, our interior designers meditated on the idea of Art Deco design crumbling at the onset of the Great Depression, as well as the streamlined modern automotive designs that dominated in later years. Our team paid close attention to these specific elements, incorporating conceptual details into the decor, finishes, and furniture.

Check out the article in the January 2016 issue of PHOENIX Magazine to learn more!

The automobile-inspired mezzanine at DeSoto Central Market