Stardust- River North
High-volume, club-driven cocktail program built around a strong, immersive theme in River North, including the main bar and a secondary concept downstairs, The Liar.
Results & Impact
Scope
Full bar program development across a multi-level concept
Creative direction tied to a high-energy, themed nightlife environment
Integration of main bar and The Liar downstairs as separate but connected experiences
Program
Full cocktail menu development across both bars
Back bar curation and full spirits program
Beer program development and selection
Systems built for speed, consistency, and high-volume output
Concept
Program structure designed for multi-level service
Staff training and execution across both spaces
Systems built to maintain control during peak hours
Alignment of flow and service between main bar and downstairs
Impact
Delivered a cocktail-focused program in a high-volume club setting
Built a system that held up under heavy nightlife traffic
Created a cohesive identity across two distinct spaces
Range
KING OF CUPS
Mystic • Experiential Cocktails
STORYVILLE
New Orleans • Restaurant • Live Music
ESMERALDAS
Latin Tiki • Tropical Cocktails
STARDUST
4am Late Night • High Energy • Nightclub
Lulus Speakeasy
Romantic • Intimate Cocktails
Ada Street
Boutique Wine Program • Bar Geek Cocktails
Brandos
Draft Cocktails • Karaoke • Late Night
L’Patron
Tacos • Tequila • Cocktails