Cinder & Grove
A warm, atmospheric restaurant experience designed around discovery, reservations and guest communication.
The brief
Cinder & Grove explores how an atmospheric restaurant can translate the warmth and intimacy of the dining experience into a digital presence that drives reservations. The concept demonstrates menu storytelling, event discovery and a reservation journey that communicates the quality of the experience before the first visit.
Diners planning special occasion meals or regular fine-dining experiences who research atmosphere, menu philosophy and reviews before booking.
Home → Menu exploration → About the kitchen → Reservation form → Confirmation with visit preparation details.
Design thinking
Deep charcoal, ember orange and warm cream create the intimacy of candlelit dining. Food photography is hero-scale and atmospheric. Typography uses a warm serif for menu items against clean sans-serif body copy.
What was built
- 01Homepage with atmospheric hero and kitchen philosophy
- 02Menu presentation with seasonal sections and dish stories
- 03Events and private dining overview
- 04Reservation form with date, party size and dietary preferences
- 05Confirmation page with visit preparation details
How it works
- Reservation form with date and party size validation
- Dietary requirement and occasion capture
- Supabase reservation storage
- Guest confirmation email with visit details
- Restaurant notification with full reservation summary
Standards considered
Menu sections use semantic list markup with appropriate ARIA roles. Date and time inputs include accessible labels. All atmospheric photography includes descriptive alternative text.
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