Francophone nostalgia has a new home in Canada’s capital of Ottawa, where Buvette Daphnée, a Montreal-inspired wine bar and fine dining restaurant, opened last fall. The interiors offer a stimulating concoction of both vintage and contemporary elements within the historic ByWard Market. The new, 1,500-square-foot establishment is run by chef Dominique Dufour who wanted to blend her personal ties to Quebec and Ottawa under one roof. Leading the design behind this Canadian cultural marriage is Montreal-based architecture and interior design firm, Ivy Studio.
Upon entry, eyes are immediately drawn to the custom-designed tile floor that introduces the main color scheme of the restaurant: brown, caramel, cream, and light blue. The unique floor pattern zigzags across the entire restaurant from the bar to the dining area. It unites these two distinct areas of the space while striking a retro diner aesthetic on which the designers layer contemporary touches.
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