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Designer Kris Moran, who has worked
as set decorator for famous director/
screenwriter Anderson — in addition to
other projects, like Todd Phillips’ newly
released “Joker” film with Joaquin Phoenix
— was the creative mind behind the
bar’s facelift. Subtle, cool changes that
enlivened the space include a mural inspired
by the River Afton (by Brooklyn
artist Mackenzie Younger), tile mosaics on
the floor, vintage light fixtures that bring
out the warm wood, and more.
“They were looking to take a bar loved by
a decade of loyal patrons — a home away
from home to many — and celebrate its 10th
birthday; escort it into its 10th year in a new
suit, without anyone noticing too much,”
Moran explained.
“We cleaned it up around the edges and
behind the ears and added some color into
the bones,” she continued. “On owner
Ruairi Curtin's suggestion, we decided to
change the flooring in half of the bar from
poured concrete to custom designed hex
tile, reminiscent of the flooring in the 1800s
in his home country Ireland. We did a couple
large strokes that left 90 percent of what
was there in place ... to make a swell impact."
So, if you haven’t already, stop by and
check out their smashing revamp and taste
their compelling 10th anniversary brew —
on tap for a limited time starting later this
Super-popular
neighborhood bar Sweet
Afton got a new look for
its 10th birthday, courtesy
of a Wes Anderson set
decorator.
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