Demonstrating how the vintage corrugated roofing material will be repurposed as siding for our East Kensington storefront project.
Read MoreFourth & Cross - Pennsport BYOB
Yesterday I stopped in to tour our latest hospitality project, the restaurant Fourth & Cross. Opening day is drawing near, and it was time to check out the progress. There are many neat details from owner/builder/chef Andrew Michaels, who used a lot of salvaged material for the finishes, in keeping with the Farm to Table concept. Look for Michael Klein's Inquirer column next weekend for more details. Pennsport is a virtual food desert, and locals are anxiously awaiting opening day.
The exterior shapes up. The beautiful graphics/restaurant logo by uber graphic designer Nikki Hagedorn, sign by Baker the Sign Man.
We specified the original French doors to be joined as one to meet code. All millwork by owner. Lettering reverse paint on glass.
Love the powder blue pews. The wainscot is made of salvaged door paneling.
The pristine cookline with the old school check rail (holder). The herringbone tile is a nice touch too.
Nice to see our plans on the counter.
Subway tile wall in herringbone pattern, quarry tile floor in running bond, countertop made with salvaged hard pine from the renovation.
With all of the storefront glass, the interior feels light and airy. Nice sliding function for the windows. Great corner location. Flooring is cherry face plywood shop-fabricated in 12x24 panels and face screwed so damaged panels can be removed.
The wooden turn latch allows the security gates to be opened for glass cleaning.