The Partners
Josh Thoma and Colin Stumbras
The Spot
A former Fuddrucker’s restaurant space in Bloomington
The Work
Transform an expansive chain-restaurant space into a unique location for beloved Twin Cities seafood spot Smack Shack, incorporating beachside touches, dual bars, and an all-season patio
The Scene
Smack Shack’s casual, coastal aesthetic, reimagined for a new generation of diners looking to share plates and slurp from shells, whether at one of the bars or the covered patio that opens up to bring the seafood boil to the streets
Notables:
- Covered patio space for with garage doors for all-season dining
- Showpiece circular bar
- Oyster bar
- Weathered-wood feature walls and sliding doors
- Rope light fixtures
- Suspended lobster traps
- Nautical mural