{"id":1111,"date":"2015-02-11T11:06:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T17:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.villalagoontile.com\/blog\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2015-06-01T11:58:00","modified_gmt":"2015-06-01T16:58:00","slug":"boka-restaurant-chicago-revamped-cement-tile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villalagoontile.com\/blog\/boka-restaurant-chicago-revamped-cement-tile\/","title":{"rendered":"Boka Restaurant Chicago–Revamped with Cement Tile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently renovated\u00a0BOKA Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0has reopened to an avalanche of praise, including “Restaurant of the Year<\/strong>“, and “Chef of the Year<\/strong>” for new partner and executive chef Lee Wolen.\u00a0While we read that the food is divine, critics also rave about the new decor, which features\u00a0fabulous Ikat pattern cement tiles from Villa Lagoon Tile.<\/p>\n

\"Boka<\/a><\/p>\n

Boka\u00a0closed for months to undergo a stunning remodel and menu revamp under new partner and executive chef Lee Wolen. Under Wolen’s expert care, Boka managed to maintain its Michelin star rating.\u00a0This new remodel features dark woods, black leather, a living wall, and antique artwork and of course our Ikat pattern cement tiles<\/a> in all four patterns.<\/p>\n

\"Boka<\/a><\/p>\n

In 10 years, Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, of Boka Restaurant Group, have gone from being fledgling restaurateurs to being the Chicago restaurateurs everyone wants to work for. The Boka name is\u00a0derived from the first letters of the restaurateurs’ last names.<\/p>\n

The entrance area (below) is covered in our Ikat “D” .<\/p>\n

\"Boka<\/a><\/p>\n

The far wall that looks a bit like bricks is really covered in old door hardware. Look closely.
\n\"Boka<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0The whole space has a “cool” vibe befitting its “be-seen” crowd<\/p>\n

–Zagat<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They … transformed Boka\u2019s forgettable decor into a dark and bustling adult playground<\/p>\n

–Chicago Magazine<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The new look exudes class with a bit of romance and occasional quirk<\/p>\n

–Michelin Guide<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“Restaurant of the Year”<\/strong> from Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence (2014)<\/a><\/p>\n

“Chef of the Year”<\/strong> from Eater (2014)<\/a>, the Jean Banchet Awards (2014)<\/a>, and the Chicago Tribune\u00a0(2015<\/a>).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Recently renovated\u00a0BOKA Restaurant\u00a0has reopened to an avalanche of praise, including “Restaurant of the Year“, and “Chef of the Year” for new partner and executive chef Lee Wolen.\u00a0While we read that the food is divine, critics also rave about the new decor, which features\u00a0fabulous Ikat pattern cement tiles from Villa Lagoon Tile. 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