Among layers of design, a spot to eat, drink, and ponder opens Owner Mike Stamatelos felt a space to decompress from the outside world was needed and, as his debut in hospitality, opened Porcelain in the Queens, New York neighborhood of Ridgewood. To help him navigate his café remodel, he posted his project on Sweeten, […]
Get a head start researching your business space with these important elements A playspace renovation in Union Square by Sweeten contractor Piotr Getting started on commercial renovations can be both an exciting and overwhelming time. Perhaps you’re launching a business you’ve been dreaming about for a long time, or, if that dream has already proven successful, […]
A restaurant renovation cost guide to opening your own business—from walk-throughs and permits to MEPs and construction deadlines Chikarashi renovation by Sweeten architect Steven and Sweeten general contractor Carl Restaurant renovation costs are hardly a prix fixe situation; they can vary dramatically based on the project. Is it a turnkey situation, where you’re planning to open up in […]
What you need to know before signing a lease for your business Chikarashi remodel by this Sweeten general contractor At first glance, a commercial lease may appear daunting in its length and complexity. While it’s important for tenants to engage an attorney to represent their interests in negotiating a commercial lease with a landlord, it’s to the […]
Laying out the basic—but integral—elements of a commercial lease Fool’s Gold renovation by this Sweeten general contractor For a business owner, once a business plan and financing are ready, and a space for your office, restaurant, or retail space has been identified, the next crucial step is understanding the commercial lease itself. Having the right team—a commercial […]
Set as the next culinary trend, the partners continue to expand on its Japanese-Hawaiian-inspired cuisine Building on the success of their first counter-serve restaurant in Chinatown, the founders of Chikarashi develop their hold on a modern interpretation of poke (pronounced poh-keh), a traditional Polynesian dish, with a second location in NoMad. They called on Sweeten to execute […]
This week we were invited to tour the beautiful new Prospect Heights eatery, Elberta, designed by Anishka and Niya of Ishka Designs. We were excited to learn more about another great business in Brooklyn after our recent small biz story slam night. We’re also thrilled to see an increasing number of small business owners posting their projects on our […]
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