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Project:
Eclipse restaurant website
Client: Joe Edwards
Specs: custom website design with Open Table integration, admin backend for events listing, press, and staff bios, Flash and print design
Description:

The upscale Eclipse restaurant in the Moonrise hotel is the latest successful venture by Joe Edwards, the driving force behind the revitalization of The St. Louis Loop. He and the restaurant's GM, Chad George, wanted a web presence that reflected Eclipse's upbeat and eclectic atmosphere (think 1950's outer space nostalgia with a modern trendy edge.) With only a few weeks before opening day, they contacted the Playground. We worked closely with them to create an engaging photo-based site to highlight the gorgeous location and quirky art, with all the backend functionality they needed to keep their content up-to-date. We also designed their menus and business cards.

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Home - featuring a Flash introduction, easy online reservations and links to Joe Edward's other nearby attractions
Home - featuring a Flash introduction, easy online reservations and links to Joe Edward's other nearby attractionsAmbiance - information about the restaurant and the stunning Moonrise hotel with Flash photo montageGastronomy - pdf downloads of the chef's current seasonal menus. Also features a Flash photo montage.Libations - promoting their creative cocktails and extensive wine and beer menus with pdf download and Flash photo montage.Press - Links to stories around the web about the Eclipse. Easily updated through administrative backend.Events - promoting their fabulous private events service. Also features upcoming events listing and Flash montage.Personalities - Joe brought some very distinguished and talented staff to this project. This page features short bios and photos of the team behind the magic.Contact - featuring a contact form for private events, questions and feedback. Also linked to Google maps.The menus were designed to reflect the casual fine dining atmosphere in the Eclipse with a 'modern retro' feel.The business cards feature original artwork for the Moonrise hotel.