Ariccia Trattoria Begins Renovation Project
Auburn University, AL - July 10, 2012 - Auburn's casual Italian eatery, Ariccia Trattoria & Bar, will undergo a beautification during July to give the space a more cozy and intimate feel. The project will begin on July 7, 2012 and will include changes to the restaurant, the outdoor patio, Enoteca, and the hotel espresso bar. This will be the first remodel since Ariccia opened in 2004.
The beautification will be handled by the Atlanta-based restaurant design firm, Johnson Studios. Ariccia's new style will be fresher and sleeker, which will give the restaurant a new world feel while still maintaining the old world culinary concept it is so well known for - using fresh local ingredients to create simple, Italian-inspired dishes.
During the beautification process, the tile flooring will be replaced with hardwood, the red brick walls will be lime washed to create a brighter backdrop, and half of the current tables will be removed and replaced with banquette seating and booths to create a more intimate feel. The color palette will include warm chocolate and mocha hues. Enoteca, the private dining room in Ariccia, will add temperature-controlled wine storage as the focal point in the room. The espresso bar will become a part of the lobby and will serve as the location for guests who would like to grab a quick breakfast or cup of coffee and go.
The patio will be shielded from the road by planters featuring 10-foot high hedges, creating an intimate “secret garden” experience. A fountain will be added to the middle of the patio, and the new pergola will provide overhead lighting, fans and shade, allowing guests the opportunity to dine outside year-round.
“Ariccia will be going through some exciting changes this summer. With the beautification taking place and a new culinary team and chef at the kitchen's helm, Ariccia will be completely revamped by August,” said Hans van der Reijden, Managing Director of The Hotel at Auburn University. “We are excited to unveil Ariccia's new look and for our guests to sample our new chef's culinary creations.”
During the beautification process, Ariccia, Enoteca, and the espresso bar will be closed, but guests will be able to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner à la carte in Piccolo. There will be no breakfast and lunch buffets throughout the month of July. Special weekly events such as Farm-to-Table Dinners and Veni Vidi Vino nights will also be served in Piccolo. Tuesday night Pasta Bar will be moved to the Terrace Room and around the pool. Summer Graduation celebrations will take place in the ballroom on August 4, 2012 with seatings beginning at 10:30 a.m. To make reservations, please call (334) 844-5140.
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