Winsome at Playa District
A Curated Dining Experience to Foster Community
When LA all-day café Winsome was lured to Playa District as the hospitality anchor, EQ Office came to RIOS for the design of this dining concept whose Echo Park location was once named one of Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants.
The restaurant serves Playa District and surrounding neighborhoods with an inclusive menu and signature style. For the new location, the design needed to focus on catering components, prepared food items, as well as in-person dining centered on collaboration and community.
The restaurant serves Playa District and surrounding neighborhoods with an inclusive menu and signature style. For the new location, the design needed to focus on catering components, prepared food items, as well as in-person dining centered on collaboration and community.
The curated dining experience is inspired by the relaxed coastal environment of the beach. The design blends a sun-drenched color palette with blonde woods, white slats, and windswept forms. A curved counter anchors the central service area where staff engage with patrons in the dining and lounge areas. The flexible design employs a series of sliding pocket doors between the dining and lounge spaces to accommodate private events. Similarly, an aircraft hangar door retracts completely to connect with the outdoor dining terrace and seamlessly blend interior and exterior spaces.
With its beachy, curated vibe, Winsome aims to serve as an extension of Playa District’s mission to create inspired spaces aimed at enhancing work and life quality, and fostering a sense of community.
