U.A.E, Dubai, 09 July, 2009: Thomas Klein International has been appointed as the new interior design consultant for the Butcher's Den steak house chain.

The chain of restaurants owned by The Epicure Group based in Kuwait, is set to open its flagship outlet in Kuwait later this year. The company has invested 1.5 million dollars into developing the new chain, and has appointed Thomas Klein International to develop the interior concept of its outlets.

"We have an aggressive expansion plan within the region, and the focus of our restaurants will be on providing customers with quality and simplicity," said Ahmed Al Bader, Director of Culinary Development for the Epicure Group.

The first Butcher's Den in Kuwait will be 266m² in size with a seating capacity of 70 people, and will be located on two levels. The restaurant will also feature a show kitchen along with two private dining rooms, each encompassing a private in-room kitchen with a private chef. A special ageing room for the meat will also be built within the restaurant's kitchen with full view into the dining area.

"To truly reflect on the name of new chain of restaurants, the design will incorporate mainly natural materials such as leather, wood and natural stone, marrying together elements of the wild and the traditional butcher's block. It will be like 'lion meets butcher', and we promise that the new restaurant will be a true 'altar to the meat lovers'," said Thomas Klein International Managing Partner, Daniel During.

"Thomas Klein International will be working closely with their associate office, PS Studio in Chicago, to create an interiors concept that is at 'earthy and sexy'. It is a challenge dictated by the owners, and the design team is thrilled about unveiling the final result," he added.

Thomas Klein International conceptualises and develops designs for interiors, specialising in restaurants, kitchens and hotels. The scope of work involves the space analysis, maximization of revenue per square foot, conceptualisation and design presentation to the client followed by recommendation on fit-out materials, tender evaluation and project supervision.

Thomas Klein International has been operating in the region since 2001, and provides professional consultancy services mainly specialising in the hospitality, entertainment and leisure sectors, with a strong emphasis on food and beverage operations. The company has a network of over 100 specialized professionals in 10 countries, and is supported by an international team of talented architectural, interior and graphic designers based in Dubai, Brussels, Frankfurt and Chicago.

"As a true F&B consultant, Thomas Klein International starts a concept by looking at the core product - the food and beverage. The menus are always the starting point, followed by the design and layout of the restaurant and the interior to complement the menu style, the theme and the service element. The interior, in effect, is the stage where the food 'act' is performed," added During.

"We are very excited about this new project and we look forward to working with the Epicure Group to create a very unique and functional restaurant concept for The Butcher's Den."

Thomas Klein International has worked on a variety of projects for prestigious clients in the past including; Sharjah's tourist destination -Qanat Al Qasbah; Spazio restaurant at Prince Walid bin Talal's Kingdom Tower; Dubai Industrial City Central Production Kitchen; Dubai Media City retail areas; and various independent and hotel restaurants including projects for Le Royal Meridian Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Riyadh, Moevenpick Hotel Oud Metha Dubai and Wafi City.

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About Thomas Klein International
Thomas Klein International was established in Dubai Media City in 2001 by Daniel G. During. The company was set up to provide the Gulf market with professional consultancy services mainly specialising in the hospitality, entertainment and leisure sectors, with a strong emphasis on food and beverage operations.  

TKI has a network of over 100 specialized professionals in ten countries, including four dedicated offices situated in Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt and Dubai, covering all faculties to make sure that only the most qualified and dedicated team of individuals work on each project.

The company seeks to help individuals and organizations create and establish successful and highly profitable operations by offering a range of services that include:- developing and establishing concepts and brands; feasibility studies and market research; interior design; designing employee uniforms; developing and implementing menus and price strategies; professional kitchen planning, head-hunting and appointment of managers, chefs and accountants, as well as training to communicate the concept from inception to an opening to ensure a financially sound operation. The company also offers optional management contracts that ensure consistent standards and a profitable operation.

TKI initiates and supervises entire projects to work towards successful openings, although the company will also take on part-projects, where a client may only require one specific service from the above disciplines, i.e. design, recruitment consultancy, F&B auditing, etc.

 

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