RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
704 Korean BBQ opened in McMullen Creek Market.
It is Miller Architecture's fourth Korean BBQ restaurant in the Charlotte area.
MOA Korean BBQ and Bar was the first restaurant opening in NC to take advantage of the new "Grill Bill" and have outdoor tables with BBQ cookers on tables by the Tryon Street sidewalk.
A fourth Mr Tokyo opened in September 2019. Padova's Pizza opened in June 2019.
A new Smallcakes opened in November near IKEA. The Crunkleton with Carrie Frye opened in December 2018.
Three new Miller Architecture designed restaurants opened in March 2017. Bang Bang Bites and Let's Meat are in Southend.
Another Yama concept restaurant opened in Wavery in February.
A private Wine Cellar project in Pinehurst has won the Platinum Award in Specialty Design Category of the 2015 Best in American Living Award at the International Builder's Show Gala in Las Vegas on January 20, 2016. A private 3D Home Theater also won the National Platinum Award in best Home Addition over 100,000.
SUGAR (Handmade Gourmet Doughnuts) and The Cooking Pot (Nigerian Pot Cooking) opened in late October 2015.
Viva Chicken at Northcross Opened August 10th 2015. It is our third Viva Chicken in collaboration with Carrie Frye.
Viva Chicken at Toringdon Circle in Ballantyne became the third new Miller Architecture restaurant to open in October 2014. Several more will open by year's end. Others are in development. They range from small Restaurants & Hotel upfits to a new build Brewery/Restaurant.
Our experience in a variety of unusual and exciting building types accrues to make each new building more exciting, well-built or economical (depending on the need).
Tony F. Miller, AIA has also designed dozens of Commercial Kitchens over the last twenty-five years.
ENTERTAINMENT & RESTAURANT VENUES
KPOT KOREAN BBQ AND HOT POT
Upfit of 7982sf family restaurant into Korean BBQ in Winston-Salem on Hanes Mall Boulevard to open in 2024 for The Chen Group.
PHO VIETNAMESE NOODLE HOUSE AT UNIVERSITY PLACE
A 2200sf first time upfit in The Pointe at University Place for Trung Cao.
Opened in 2023.
MONROE CINEMAS
Master Planning for Cinema expansion with IMAX and Food Service with outparcel Brewery, Burger Restaurant and Breakfast Diner. In Development for Mark Owens
GODFATHERS PIZZA
3020-F Prosperity Church Road Charlotte, NC
Upfit of 1205sf franchise take-out restaurant for Nivi Corporation
SWIRL
Lower South End Charlotte, NC
Upfit of 1263sf franchise Cookie and Ice Cream Shop in Bradham at New Bern Transit Station for Curtis Stone.
MOA KOREAN BBQ AND BAR
A 5,400sf multi-level Korean BBQ with Grill Tables for at-table cooking off the main lobby of the First Citizens Bank Tower at 128 South Tryon Street. After passage of the NC Grill Bill, the restaurant's outdoor grill tables on Tryon Street will be a first. For the Owners of 929 Restaurant in Columbia, SC
MR TOKYO Monroe, NC
5000sf upfit of former Applebees into Japanese Restaurant. Opened 2019
704 KOREAN BBQ Pineville, NC
Asian BBQ with grill tables and full bar in 4999sf space in McMullen Creek Market that was formerly Simplee Sushi. Opened April 27 2021.
PADOVA'S PIZZA
Take out Pizza in Hunterville, NC. For Michael Deaton opened June 2019
HORNED OWL BREWING COMPANY Kennesaw, GA
Historic rehabilitation of Library wing of Martha Moore Elementary School for 5600sf Brewery with new Sunken Beer Garden with Factor's Walk style elevated walkways and stairs. In Development for Joe Uhl
TASTY CRAB HOUSE Charlotte, NC
Seafood Restaurant serving Wok prepared Clambake in plastic bags to pop at the table. Opening 2020.
KOREAN BARBEQUE Charlotte, NC
Korean Barbeque with self-grill tables and full bar in 6600sf space in former Lotus Buffet in Terraces at University Place. Opened December 2019 for Bongin and Kajo Kim.
DRY COUNTY BREWING COMPANY Kennesaw, GA
New 9800sf building in Historic downtown Kennesaw for second location of Dry County Brewing. In Development for Sanctuary Companies
MR TOKYO Village at Rea Farms Matthews, NC
Another upfit of 3600sf for Japanese Restaurant with Sushi Bar in Mixed-Use building. Under Construction for Bi Qin Liu
MARGARITA'S Indianland, SC
A Bar and Restaurant will open in Redstone for Yesenia Leon who runs 2 other restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area. Carrie Frye is Interior Designer. Opened 2019
THE CRUNKLETON Charlotte, NC
A Bar and Roasting Venue in the old Heros Comic Book space in Historic Elizabeth Community in association with Carrie Frye. Opened 2019.
SMALLCAKES CUPCAKERY & CREAMERY at Belgate
2400sf Franchise Bakery and Ice Cream Restaurant upfit a new shell space in the Belgate Complex near IKEA. Opened November 2018.
MR TOKYO at Matthew Festival Marketplace
4200sf Restaurant upfit in Matthews Festival Marketplace in a previous restaurant space. Opened 2018
BERRY VIDA Bowls Juices Smoothies Charlotte NC Uptown Overstreet Mall
Juices and Acai business 610sf upfit in the 3 Wells Fargo section of the Uptown Overstreet Mall near The Green. In Working Drawings
WAXHAW CREAMERY
Relocation of Main Street Waxhaw Creamery to a larger historic building space also on Main Street across from the pedestrian train crossing. Opened 2018
BANG BANG BITES
Upfit of 2130sf Space on Tremont Avenue in Southend Area of Charlotte for second gourmet burger joint next to upcoming Common Market. Opened 2018.
YAMA at WAVERLY
Charlotte, North Carolina
3403sf Upfit with Outdoor Dining for Sushi and Japanese Cuisine for repeat Client Birdie Yang. Opening late 2017.
MY TOKYO at Prosperity Village Square
Charlotte, North Carolina
3600sf Sushi and Japanese restaurant upfit in new Shopping Center with large outdoor patio for Bi Qin Liu. Opened November 2017.
LET'S MEAT
South Church Street in Southend of Charlotte, North Carolina
3,600sf Korean BBQ Restaurant upfit with gas fueled cooking tables for Timothy and Lisa Chun, the Owners of Seoul Food Meat Co next door. Opened 2017.
MY CAMILLE'S
Mallard Pointe in University Place, Charlotte, North Carolina
1400sf Interior Upfit for smaller Franchise version of Camille's Sidewalk Café serving Sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, and coffee drinks. Opened 2017 for Camille Jackson.
GREEN BAR in UPTOWN REEBOK CROSSFIT
South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina
Juice, Fruit & Smoothie Bar adjacent to the Reebok Crossfit in the Duke Energy Center in Downtown Charlotte.
SUGAR
Charlotte, North Carolina
Production and Take-Out Facility for Handmade Gourmet Doughnuts sold on SUGAR Food Truck. Opened October 2015.
THE COOKING POT
Charlotte, North Carolina
Renovation of 2800sf former Church space for semi-fast sit-down Nigerian Traditional food fare on Independence Boulevard passed Permit Review on the first cycle. Opened November 2015.
VIVA CHICKENS
Charlotte, NC & Huntersville, NC
The second Viva Chicken Puruvian Rotiserrie opened in the Toringdon Circle location in Ballantyne in October 2014. The third Viva Chicken at Northcross in Huntersville, NC next to Whole Foods opened in mid 2015. A walk-in-cooler addition is the works for the first Viva Chicken on Elizabeth Avenue in the former Anderson's Restaurant across from Presbyterian Hospital.
CHINA BUFFET
Independence Boulevard Charlotte, NC
Our latest China Buffet upfit in the former Olive Garden Restaurant at Albemarle Road and Independence Boulevard opened June 24th 2014.
LEGAL REMEDY BREWING
10,000sf Brewing and Restaurant at Riverwalk in Fort Mill, SC. In progress.
SAIGON BAY VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Saigon Bay at The Village at University Place (in the previous AAA Carolinas space) was upfitted after having passed permit review on the first cycle without reviewer comments. Opened October 5 2014.
YAMA IZAKAYA
Central Square Shopping Center Central Avenue Charlotte, NC
Yama Izakaya is a 2760sf Japanese Tapas restaurant upfit in Plaza-Central next to Café Le Bon in the emerging Plaza Central Neighborhood of Charlotte NC.
Opened October 3 2014.
CHINA BUFFET
Salisbury, North Carolina
Addition of Hibachi Preperation Area inside existing China Buffet Restaurant. Opened 2013
CHINA BUFFET
University Place Charlotte, North Carolina
Extensive renovations and Dining Addition in 2012 to convert an 8100sf Copeland's of New Orleans restaurant into a high-capacity Buffet.
Opened November 2012, with addition in 2014.
FIRESIDE RESTAURANT
Jefferson, North Carolina
Family Restaurant planned for the new STONEHAVEN Resort in the historic Ashe County Hospital Building. On Hold
THE VOODOO CAFE & LOUNGE
Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
4000sf Interior Upfit for Uptown Lounge & Restaurant
Under Development for Inner Circle Partners, LLC.
CEDAR STREET TAVERN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Interior 2170sf Restaurant & Bar Upfit seating 90 in Gateway Village.
Opened in January 2005
HISSHO SUSHI Charlotte, NC
Interior 3870sf Restaurant & Bar Upfit in Uptown Charlotte.
Under Development for Hissho Sushi
UWHARRIE VINEYARD WINERY
Albemarle, North Carolina
15,400sf New Winery and Banquet Hall Facility. Under
Development for Chad & Anne Anderson, Uwharrie Vineyards
KERNERSVILLE TRAIN DEPOT RENOVATION
Kernersville, North Carolina
Renovation of Historic Train Depot into Community Center.
Under Development with Poetzsch Architecture
ETHAN'S OF MATTHEWS
Charlotte, North Carolina
Interior 3700sf upfit designs for upscale American Cuisine Restaurant in Matthews. Unbuilt.
EXTRAVAGANZA EVENTS & PROPS
North Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina
Renovation of Existing Warehouse to Party/Event Venue and Prop Production Facility with Offices.
Completed 2002 for Mark and Lindsey Middlesworth
BIG CHILL DINING & DANCING
Morehead Avenue Charlotte, North Carolina
Entertainment Venue featuring a working stage with live Classic Soul band in 14000sf Downtown Warehouse (unfitted for less than $20/sf).
Opened 2000 for Darcy Donevan
AA INTERNATIONAL DELI
Charlotte, North Carolina
Deli addition to existing Convenience Store. Completed 2000.
On Restaurants requiring interiors with unique branding Miller Architecture works in collaboration with Carrie Frye of CRID Studio.
Carrie Frye has designed such restaurants as:
Le Belle Helene
The Waterman
Smoke Modern BBQ
The Pump House
American Burger Company
Sea Level
Bad Daddy's
YAFO Kitchen
Viva Chicken
Wild Wing Café
Midwood Smokehouse
Luna's Living Kitchen
Yama Izakaya
Ballantyne Golf Club Bar
