MYU
Concept : To have a dining area as well as a bar area, separated, but still keeping certain transparency between both areas.
Cuisine: French light cuisine Owners: Nayla Mourani , Joseph Mourani Location: Gmmayzeh neighbourhood of Beirut, where the roots are. The most authentic neighbourhood with a lot of hidden places. Idea of look: best way to reflect separation was to create two transparent zones, tunnels, which make clients feel cozy as in a cocoon. Trying to get a homey atmosphere, where nothing is showing. Kept the space simple and sober, like the food! Decorator: PAUL Kaloustian Architect Material used: Black Helios screen, cold cathodes lights, black wood, black leather. Civil work: Keep the authentic touch and aspect of original old Gemmayzeh. Kept the original place and shape intact as it is in the first place. Placed a window façade / glass walls to maintain the transparency and voyeurism. Likes: Feels home. Amazing sound system ALCONS AUDIO. Everyone is able to chat without having to yell in each others faces, yet they are immerged in the music. MYU: nick name in high school, derived from “MUYRANI” Elie Louaizi: Chosen because he is the best and picky like I am , He was introduced to me by a friend. Alcons: Heard it at Buddha Bar, sound is amazing. Didn’t want too install or hear anything else but Alcons. Alcons Experience: Amazing/ perfect sound. Distributed the speakers so not to raise he volume & yet have sufficient amount of sound and music, to be embedded in music, yet be able to talk & hear each others. People are here at the bar to talk and not to dance, ALCONS was fit for demand “2 thumbs up” from Owners… Chef: Joe Mourani. Joe’s experience in paris at la Maison Blanche” La Perouse”, hotel “Le Crillon” … Bar: Ashraf Hazin Bar manager, with his crue. One of the fastest bartender with with the capability to always come up with a new drink… Everytime we get a new employee, they get top pass on the Bar/ Kitchen/ and dining area, to ensure constant quality. 2 days in Kitchen 2 days in Bar 2 days in Diner Each get 2 weeks test afterwards. Very flexible menue, updated every 2 months. Amal Abdel Massih is the maitre d’hotel. D.J:. plays Jazzy music : louis armestrong, Duke alington, Miles davis, etc… Plays Blues music: ray Charles, johny lee cooker, etc.. Plays Soul: Anita Franklin, Diana Ross, Earth wind and fire, Coll & the gang, etc.. Plays Electro Jazz, Acid Jazz, Plays House music on weekends Technical Sheet: Alcons 12 TS3 speaker 6.5” Alcons 2 BF181 subwoofer 18” Alcons 3 ALC2-st 2x1KW amplifier Pioneer 2 CDJ200S CD/MP3 player Allen & Heath 1 Zone 62 DJ mixer Technics headphone Cables LINK cables Plugs : Neutrik NL4FX, NC3M, NC3F Challenge to Elie Louaizi: Very picky client, very hard to satisfy his taste. Visited around 100 clubs and night clubs to be able to choose the speakers type he wants to work on. Because it is a pub-restaurant the customers need to talk and enjoy the music, at the same time the challenge was to protect this concept. This was accomplished with alcons, because of the clear and flat sound they emit. WHY? Amazing food/ sound/ music/ atmosphere/ everybody loves . everybody !!!! Nayal Mourani: Back office Dynamo! Moteur / generateur/ perfect organizational skill, devoted. Without her the beauty of the concept application is never real! She makes it real! Conclusion: HARMONY Music / food/ atmosphere That evolves around smoothness and sensuality. The sound is everywhere in your ears and never in your face! |
