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Davella Studios

Delivering exceptional hospitality consulting and culinary design.

We are passionate, hands-on experts partnering with you to deliver handcrafted, innovative culinary solutions that maximize the productivity and success of your operation by positively impacting three key areas: Culinary Design Solutions, Restaurant Facilities Planning, Culinary Management Services.

05/20/2026

Great connecting at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago this weekend with our clients from Jane Street.

Trade shows are always a reminder that this industry is a small world and that the best partnerships happen when you get out from behind the screen and spend time together in person. It was great catching up, talking about the industry, and seeing so much innovation happening across hospitality.

We're excited for what’s ahead and always grateful for the relationships that continue to grow through our work.

📷 President & Founder James Davella

05/06/2026

A workplace designed around experience. Davella Studios partnered with L'Oréal Group and Gensler on the transformation of L’Oréal’s headquarters at Hudson Yards, creating a dynamic environment that supports both productivity and connection.

At the center of the project is a 36th-floor amenity space featuring a full-service café, juice and espresso bar, and executive dining room, all designed to take advantage of sweeping views and an outdoor terrace.

With open cooking platforms and a focus on from-scratch preparation, the space creates a more engaging, hospitality-driven experience for employees.

Since opening, the space has exceeded expectations and serves more employees daily than L’Oréal’s previous location, demonstrating the impact of thoughtful design aligned with real-world use.

04/22/2026

Creating a hospitality experience requires excellent design, thoughtful planning, flexibility, and seamless ex*****on.

Davella Studios was proud to partner with AT&T on The Exchange Hall in downtown Dallas, an innovative, first-of-its-kind culinary destination located in the heart of the AT&T Discovery District.

Designed to accommodate both grab-and-go dining and sit-down experiences, The Exchange features 13 dining options and two full-service bars, offering a wide range of cuisines throughout the day from breakfast through dinner.

Overlooking the District’s Media Wall, Plaza, and Globe, the space brings together coworkers, families, and visitors in a vibrant, high-energy environment built for both efficiency and experience.

Visit our website for the extended portfolio: https://www.davellastudios.com/portfolio

04/16/2026

Next week James Davella and Eric McConnell will be in Phoenix, AZ at The Wigwam Resort for the FCSI 2026 Biennial Conference. We'll be meeting with leaders across foodservice design, hospitality, and consulting as we look forward to sharing ideas and looking ahead at what’s next. If you'll be there, we'd love to connect with you.

04/02/2026

We are proud to share a more intimate look at The Morris Proper at Sanofi US's new headquarters, where the goal was to serve employees through a true hospitality experience.

In collaboration with Gensler and Stokes Architecture + Design, the result is a space that evolves throughout the day, offering a bright, energetic, high-volume environment by day, and transitioning into a layered, intimate setting for a refined bar and dining experience in the evening.

Our culinary design and foodservice strategy were engineered for performance, flexibility, and consistency—while delivering the highest level of excellence and partnership for our client.

We invite you to explore the full project:
https://www.davellastudios.com/portfolio/morris-proper

03/25/2026

We would like to extend our congratulations and sincere gratitude to Simone Pollard, CAD/Revit Designer, on her six-year anniversary at Davella Studios.

Since joining the team in 2020, Simone has played a pivotal role within our design team, consistently delivering exceptional work for our clients. We are incredibly fortunate to have you on our team and deeply appreciate your dedication, professionalism and support.

Here's to a great year ahead! We thank you for being an integral part of the Davella Studios team.

03/18/2026

We’re honored to be featured in the FCSI Project Showcase 2026 for Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks Lifecare Community in Sun City, Arizona.

Working alongside an incredible project team, Davella Studios designed a high-performing foodservice program that supports both operational excellence and a more elevated, hospitality-driven dining experience for residents.

From back-of-house efficiency to front-of-house flow, every decision was made to ensure the environment functions seamlessly while enhancing how people gather, dine, and connect.

At Davella Studios, we believe great hospitality starts behind the scenes, and this project brings that philosophy to life.
Read the full article here: https://pubs.royle.com/publication/?i=861101&p=16&view=issueViewer

Architect: Perkins Eastman

03/11/2026

Workplace dining is evolving. Davella Studios founder and president James Davella was featured in Foodservice Equipment & Supplies discussing how foodservice design, from coffee bars to social dining spaces, is helping shape the future of the workplace.

As companies rethink the office experience, hospitality-driven environments are becoming central to employee engagement and culture.

Read the full article: https://pubs.royle.com/publication/?i=858885&p=18&view=issueViewer

12/17/2025

Wishing our community a beautiful holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and time well spent with loved ones. Thank you for being part of our year. ✨

08/19/2025

Bringing a project to life takes more than drawings and deadlines - it takes precision, collaboration, and relentless attention to detail.⁠
Every outlet, surface, and system you see here is the result of coordination between designers, consultants, chefs, architects, and contractors - all moving in sync to deliver an operationally sound, beautifully executed hospitality space.⁠
🔧 It’s not just construction. It’s crafting experiences from the inside out.⁠
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08/16/2025

💥 Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation in Foodservice Design - Since 2005 Davella Studios has bridged the gap of collaboration with our clients to create forward thinking foodservice spaces that positively affect every member of the operation. Known for elevating food and beverage programs within workplace dining, hotels and world-class restaurants, the distinctive levels of real-life culinary + hospitality experience found within the former chefs, servers and FOH management, who make up our team, allow us to create spaces that both address familiar challenges and consistently operate at the highest level of efficiency. Never satisfied with the now, we look at every project as an opportunity to deliver fresh ideas, new approaches and innovative concepts in both operating techniques and industry technology.

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450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY
10017

Telephone

+12125000565

Website

http://davellastudios.com/

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