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Surdyk's Flights Debuts at MSP Airport

Surdyk’s Flights, a gourmet food and wine market with full service café and bar, opened this past weekend in the main concourse of the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. Jim and Taylor Surdyk, owners of Surdyk’s Liquor & Cheese Shop in Northeast Minneapolis, worked with Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based design and marketing firm, on the design of the new Surdyk’s concept, which opened to travelers on Saturday, July 24...

Shea featured in Contract magazine

Shea was recently featured in Contract national design publication for the design of Forum restaurant in Minneapolis, which has its interior on the National Historic Register. Click here to read the article by Stacy Straczynski.

Forum brings historic space back to life

The City Center space left vacant by Goodfellows restaurant in 2005 is headed back to the future with Forum, the latest concept from Jim and Stefanie Ringo of Ringo Restaurants, Inc. The City Center space is listed on the national historic register for its exceptional Art Deco interior. The Art Deco style, with its zigzag woodwork, etched mirrors and glass chandeliers was originally designed and built as the Saxe Moving Picture Theater in 1914. Jim and Stefanie Ringo have restored the space to its original glory along with many updated enhancements with help from local design firm, Shea, Inc. and Rich Brothers Construction company...

Hot Mama opens three stores in three weeks

Just as they did last fall, Hot Mama has opened three new stores in a three week span. This rapidly growing retail company worked with Minneapolis-based design and marketing firm, Shea, Inc., which has been providing design services for the upscale boutique since its inception in 2004. The latest installments of this locally-based concept include stores in Madison, WI; St. Louis Park, MN; and Eden Prairie, MN, bringing the total number of Hot Mama stores to sixteen...

Ringo opens in West End Development

This week, Jim and Stefanie Ringo are opening Ringo, their first of two restaurants to debut this month. Last year, the pair formed Ringo Restaurants, Inc. and began planning for Ringo in a site at the Shops at West End development in St. Louis Park, and Forum Restaurant in the former Goodfellows space in City Center in Minneapolis. The Ringos are working with Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, and Rich Bros. Construction on the design and construction of both restaurants. Ringo is slated to open to the public on Tuesday, April 13...

Shea, Inc. redesign of Chez Colette debuts this week

After being closed for a little more than a month, Chez Colette, the popular French restaurant in the Sofitel Minneapolis, is reemerging just in time for Valentine’s Day as Colette Bar & Bistro. The new name is part of a brand refresh and restaurant redesign, which is the first renovation since the hotel opened in 1975. Sofitel is working with Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based design and marketing firm, on the restaurant and bar’s new look. Colette Bar & Bistro will be open for business this Thursday, February 11, 2010...

Forum to bring historic space back to life

The City Center space left vacant by Goodfellows restaurant in 2005 is headed back to the future with Forum, the latest concept from Jim and Stefanie Ringo of Ringo Restaurants, Inc. Just as construction is underway on Ringo—the pair’s first restaurant venture in the new Shops at West End development in St. Louis Park—a deal has been reached with Brookfield Properties to take over the City Center space, which is listed on the national historic register for its art deco interior. The art deco style, with its zigzag woodwork, etched mirrors and glass chandeliers was a signature of Goodfellows, but the features were originally designed for the Forum Cafeteria nearly 80 years ago. Jim and Stefanie Ringo plan to restore the space to its original glory along with many updated enhancements with help from local design firm, Shea, Inc. and Rich Brothers Construction company. Forum is scheduled to debut this April...

Fifth Avenue Optical and Hammer Made open in Galleria

Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, provided design services for two retail stores that opened in November in Galleria Edina. Fifth Avenue Optical relocated from another Galleria space and opened the doors to its new site on November 5. Hammer Made, a new men’s clothing store, opened on November 27...  

Hot Mama opening three stores in next three weeks

Hot Mama is opening three new stores in the next three weeks. The retail company is working with Minneapolis-based design and marketing firm, Shea, Inc., which has been providing design services for the upscale boutique since its inception in 2004. The latest installments of this locally-based concept include a relocated flagship store in Edina, Minnesota, and brand new stores in Roseville, Minnesota and Algonquin, Illinois...

The Lyndale Tap House opening this Tuesday

This Tuesday, September 29, owner Gene Suh is opening the doors to his new Lyn-Lake establishment, The Lyndale Tap House. Suh pulled together a band of local restaurant experts, including managing partners Ryan Burnet, Tim Rooney and Josh Thoma, and Minneapolis design firm, Shea, Inc., to develop the Lyn-Lake gastropub concept, which occupies 2937 Lyndale Avenue S. (formerly jP American Bistro)...

Loring Kitchen & Bar opening September 9

Construction is wrapping this week on Loring Kitchen & Bar, a new restaurant concept developed by owner/president Bob Levine and operating partners Burt Joseph and David Bank, and designed by Shea, Inc...

Shea Ranks Among Nation's Top 200 Design Firms

Each year, Interior Design magazine surveys the nation's design firms to get a financial snapshot of the industry. For several years, Shea, Inc. has ranked in the Top 200 based on annual fees, and this year is no different, despite the economy. This year's study reveals some interesting results stemming from the global economic crisis, but it also shows some positive signs of continuing growth in some industry segments. Read on for the article from Interior Design and for the full listing of the Top 200. 

Brasa Rotisserie opens second location on Grand Avenue

MINNEAPOLIS (June 18, 2009) - Chef Alex Roberts, owner of the highly acclaimed Restaurant Alma and its casual sibling, Brasa Rotisserie, opened a second Brasa location on Grand Avenue in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 17. The Brasa Rotisserie concept is inspired by traditional Creole home cooking found throughout North America, South America and the Caribbean, and the menu features rotisserie chicken, slow cooked pork shoulder, braised beef and a large selection of side dishes. Roberts collaborated with marketing and design firm Shea, Inc., and design and construction company, Site Assembly, Inc. on the design of the restaurant...

Seasonal Living grand opening at Mall of America

MINNEAPOLIS (June 8, 2009) – Seasonal Living, a retail concept featuring seasonal gifts and home décor for the holidays and seasons throughout the year, is having its grand opening celebration beginning Friday, June 12 at the Mall of America. Seasonal Living worked with Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, to develop the Seasonal Living brand as the company decided to expand its personalized ornament business...

Shea designs two new Minneapolis restaurants

MINNEAPOLIS (June 1, 2009) - Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm has begun design work on two new restaurant concepts to be debuted later this year in Minneapolis...

Pairings Food and Wine Market now open

MINNEAPOLIS (May 26, 2009) –On Monday, May 18, co-owners Holly Damiani and Mark Peregory opened the doors to Pairings Food & Wine Market in Minnetonka. The duo worked with Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, on the design of the new retail space located in the Minnetonka Crossings shopping center. This brand new concept features a high-end food market adjoined to a full service wine and spirits shop...

Crave in Mall of America opens this week

MINNEAPOLIS (April 21, 2009) – After Saturday’s successful invite-only premiere which drew more than 800 VIP guests, Crave restaurant in the Mall of America is ready to open to the public this Tuesday, April 21. This weekend’s bash was the first preview of the second location for this concept from Kaskaid Hospitality, owners of Crave restaurant in the Galleria Edina. Kaskaid worked with Shea...

Shea-designed Melly opens this week in Galleria Edina

MINNEAPOLIS (March 31, 2009) – Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, just completed designs for Melly, a clothing and accessories retail concept that is opening Wednesday, April 1, in the Galleria Edina. The local boutique was started in 2006 by the mother/daughter team of Mary Mead and Caryn Kelly, and the store...

Shea working with local chefs on new restaurant concepts

MINNEAPOLIS (February 9, 2009) - Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, has just been selected to join local award-winning chef Tim McKee on his latest venture: a rebranding of the Cue restaurant in the Guthrie Theater. Shea will be working with McKee and Culinaire, a Dallas-based food service and restaurant operator...

Shea-designed food and wine market starts construction next week

MINNEAPOLIS (January 22, 2009) - Holly Damiani and Mark Peregory are working with Shea on a new retail concept called Pairings Food & Wine Market. In January, they signed a lease for a space in the Minnetonka Crossings shopping center in Minnetonka, MN. Pairings will feature a high end market, cafe and full service wine and liquor shop. The concept will focus on pairing wines, beers and spirits with made-from-scratch meals that promote a back-to-basics food program....

Despite recession, many restaurants opening new units

MINNEAPOLIS (January 19, 2009) - Despite the recession,many clients of Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, opened new restaurants just prior to the holiday season, both locally and in various markets throughout the nation. While 2009 will prove to be an especially challenging year for food service operators, many of these concepts are exceeding expectations...

Shea's designs often define Minneapolis' retail hot spots

by John Vomhof Jr. Staff Writer, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

If you've ever gone shopping or out to eat in the Twin Cities, you've almost certainly come across Shea Inc.'s work.

To capture a sense of Shea's impact, just take a quick stroll down Hennepin Avenue, where the Minneapolis design and marketing firm worked on Fogo de Chao, Solera and the Chambers Hotel. Or visit Nicollet Mall, where the firm's projects have included the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, Barrio Tequila Bar & Cafe and the new JB Hudson Jewelers store....

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Shea and TCF reflect Cub Foods’ commitment to environment 

MINNEAPOLIS (November 12, 2008) – Shea worked with TCF Bank on the design of an eco-friendly version of its in-store branch in the new Cub Foods store in St. Paul, Minnesota. Cub Foods has applied for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification and TCF voluntarily followed suit by adhering to many LEED initiatives in the design and construction of the branch...

JB Hudson wins "Coolest Store" Award

MINNEAPOLIS (October 30, 2008) - In the August issue of Instore magazine, JB Hudson Jewelers was named as the fourth place winner in the "America's Coolest Stores" competition...

Shea Receives International Award for Macy's Gourmet Food Package Designs

MINNEAPOLIS (October 7, 2008) –  This week, the 38^th Annual Creativity Awards named Shea, Inc. as the Silver winner in the Food & Beverage Packaging Category. The winning entry was for package design developed by Shea for Macy’s line of gourmet food products. The designs included packaging for Macy’s private label lines...

Shea-designed Trail Mark remodel unveiled in Galleria

MINNEAPOLIS (September 5, 2008) -Shea, Inc. provided design services for the remodel of Trail Mark, an 1,800 square foot outdoor specialty retail store in Galleria Edina...

Ballpark neighborhood seeks identity

Andy McDermott, communications director at Shea, Inc. is co-chair of a committee that is looking to create a brand for the neighborhood surrounding the new Twins ballpark. Click here to read the story by John Vomhof, Jr. of the Business Journal.

Shea and Hemisphere partner on Canadian casino expansion

MINNEAPOLIS (September 5, 2008) – Shea was contracted by Hemisphere Companies to help develop and design a new hotel at the South Beach Resort and Casino in Winnepeg, Canada. Shea designed the hotel’s interior spaces including the lobby area, rooms, retail spaces, café....

Barrio Sets the "Tequila" Bar

Irreverent, Upscale Bar Opens August 26
(Aug. 25, 2008) Diver Scallop Ceviche. Tequila-Cured Salmon. Barbecue Pork...

Tommy Chicago's Pizzeria opens in Mendota Heights

(August 21, 2008) Tommy Chicago's Pizzeria, the latest restaurant design from Shea, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing and design firm, opened to the public on Thursday, August 14, 2008. The pizzeria, formerly known as Windy City Pizza, recently moved to...

Smalley's Carribbean BBQ: Review from Minnesota Monthly

(August, 2008) The guys behind La Belle Vie and Solera bring you pirate food. BY DARA MOSKOWITZ GRUMDAHL

Preston Kelly moves into new Shea-designed office 

(July 1, 2008) Ad agency Preston Kelly moved from Edina to new offices in Northeast Minneapolis this past weekend. Shea designed a space that supports the company's re-branding efforts. To read about the company's rebranding and their new space, click here. To see an inspired film Preston Kelly developed about their new space, click here. For the project case study, click here.

Shea Receives International Award of Distinction

(May 28, 2008) Shea, Inc. received an Award of Distinction in the 2008 Communicator Awards competition for its creative design work for Cambell Mithun Tower. With over 9,000 entries from across the US and around the world...

Shea restaurant projects include two openings in May

(May 23, 2008) Shea, Inc. has long been known for its award-winning restaurant design. Today, the company's client list boasts some of the best local and national industry players, and several exciting designs are currently in the works, with two new restaurant concepts being unveiled in the Twin Cities metro by the end of May...

Shea, Inc. Takes Top International Creative Award

(May 7, 2008) Shea, Inc. is a bronze winner in the 2008 Summit Creative Awards® competition for its creative design work for Cambell Mithun Tower. Among thousands of submissions from 26 countries...

J.B. Hudson opening this week on Nicollet Mall

(February 4, 2008) Several retail spaces along Nicollet Mall have been darkened by store closings in the last year, but a bright gem is emerging among them this week...