Be Part of the Kitchen Experience with these Breathtaking Wine Cellars in a Restaurant: The Chef’s Table at Pechanga
Resort Casino
The restaurant wine cellars inside Chef’s Table at The Great Oak Steakhouse are truly a fine sight! These custom-made
wine cabinets, crafted from walnut plywood and featuring frameless glass doors, seamlessly blend functionality with
aesthetic appeal, serving as both practical storage solutions and stunning visual focal points.
The wine cabinets in the Chef’s Table are marvels of design and engineering. Measuring 120 inches in width, height,
and depth, they house an impressive Vino Series Wine Racking System with a capacity of 576 bottles. The entire Chef’s
Table is enclosed in glass walls, offering diners a view into the open kitchen while also aiding in temperature
regulation for optimal wine preservation. The sophisticated cooling system, utilizing Wine Guardian water-cooled
technology, ensures ideal storage conditions without disrupting the room’s aesthetics.
Beyond their functional aspects, these wine cellars significantly enhance the dining ambiance. An elegant lighting
system, featuring recessed LED lights, illuminates the wine bottles, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This
thoughtful integration of wine storage into the dining space demonstrates how a restaurant can create a unique and
immersive experience for its guests. The article concludes by highlighting the expertise of Vintage Cellars in
creating such custom wine storage solutions, encouraging readers to consider similar enhancements for their own
restaurants or homes to elevate their dining experiences.
IN FOCUS: Chef’s Table’s All-Glass Wine Cellar in Restaurant
In the world of fine dining, a restaurant’s wine cellar is more than just a storage space—it’s a centerpiece that can
elevate the entire dining experience. For sure, you’d have a memorable wine-and-dine in an elegant setting that offers
pleasure and wonder.
The Great Oak Steakhouse, located in Pechanga Resorts and Casino, exemplifies this concept with its stunning wine
cellars. In a remarkable collaboration, Vintage Cellars partnered with the architecture firm Delawie to create five
exceptional wine cellars across the resort’s dining venues: the Chef’s Table and the Vintage Room, both of which are
private function rooms located in The Great Oak Steakhouse, and an additional cellar at Paisano’s, another of the
resort’s dining establishments.
This article focuses on the two exquisite glass wine cellars in the Chef’s Table, showcasing how a thoughtfully
designed wine cellar in a restaurant can transform the ambiance and enhance your overall dining
experience.
The Chef’s Table Wine Cellar in Restaurant: Enhancing Your Fine Dining Experience
The Chef’s Table at The Great Oak Steakhouse is a testament to the seamless integration of culinary artistry and wine
appreciation. The two wine cellars in this private dining area are not merely functional storage units; they are
architectural marvels that serve as focal points, enhancing the room’s aesthetic appeal while preserving an impressive
collection of wines.
Stunning Wine Cabinets: A Blend of Form and Function
The wine cabinets in the Chef’s Table are a perfect example of how a built-in wine cellar can be both practical and
visually stunning. With dimensions of 120 inches in both width and height and a depth of 22 inches, these cabinets
make a bold statement without overwhelming the space. The use of walnut plywood for both wine cabinets adds a touch of
warmth and sophistication, complementing the overall decor of the restaurant.
One of the most striking features of these wine cabinets is their half-inch frameless glass doors. The back glass
panel is fixed, creating a seamless look that allows diners to appreciate the beauty of the wine collection. The
addition of rockwood door pulls adds a touch of elegance and functionality. The top and bottom plates are recessed
with soffit, creating a built-in appearance that integrates perfectly with the room’s architecture.
Practicality hasn’t been overlooked in the design of these wine cabinets. Power outlets located at the base of each
cabinet ensure that any necessary equipment can be easily connected. The fact that these insulated wine cabinets were
custom-made in Vintage Cellars’ own shop speaks to the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into
their creation.
Vino Series Wine Racking System: Maximizing Storage with Style
The heart of any wine cellar in restaurant is its racking system, and the Chef’s Table wine cabinets don’t
disappoint. The Vino Series Wine Racking System used in these
cabinets is a marvel of efficiency and style. With a bottle capacity of 576, these cabinets can house an impressive
collection of wines, ensuring that there’s always the perfect pairing available for every dish.
The heart of any wine cellar in restaurant is its racking system, and the Chef’s Table wine cabinets don’t
disappoint. The Vino Series Wine Racking System used in these
cabinets is a marvel of efficiency and style. With a bottle capacity of 576, these cabinets can house an impressive
collection of wines, ensuring that there’s always the perfect pairing available for every dish.
The floor-to-ceiling Vintage View Vino Series racks with double-deep wine pegs in golden bronze not only maximize
storage space but also create a visually striking display. This racking system allows bottles to be stored
horizontally, which is crucial for proper wine preservation. The golden bronze finish adds a touch of luxury that
complements the walnut plywood and enhances the overall aesthetic of the wine cellar.
Glass-Enclosed Dining Room: A Window into Culinary Excellence
The Chef’s Table takes the concept of a dining room, all glass wine cellar to the next level by enclosing the entire
room in glass walls. This innovative design choice serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it provides guests with a view
into the open kitchen, allowing them to witness the culinary magic happening behind the scenes. This transparency
creates a unique dining experience, where the preparation of food becomes part of the entertainment.
Secondly, the glass enclosure plays a crucial role in temperature regulation, which is essential for preserving the
wines. By creating a controlled environment, the glass doors and walls help maintain the ideal temperature and
humidity levels for wine storage. This design feature allows the cooling systems to work efficiently, ensuring that
each bottle is stored in optimal conditions.
Insulation and Cooling System: Preserving Perfection
A wine cellar in restaurant of this caliber requires a sophisticated cooling and insulation system to maintain the
perfect environment for wine storage. The left and right-side interiors of the wine cabinets are fitted with 1.5-inch
rigid insulation, providing excellent temperature control.
Vintage Cellars went above and beyond by installing Wine
Guardian water-cooled cooling systems. These systems are mounted above the ceiling and integrated into the
insulated cabinets, ensuring efficient cooling without disrupting the aesthetics of the dining room. The use of
chilled water to cool the space is an innovative approach that avoids exhausting hot air into the area above the
cabinets, maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout the room.
The cooling system, weighing half a ton, is installed in an emergency drain pan, demonstrating the attention to
detail and safety considerations that went into the design. This robust system ensures that the wine collection is
protected from temperature fluctuations, preserving the quality and flavor of each bottle.
Elegant Lighting System to Set the Mood
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