From Kansas City-
Downtown’s homeless people soon won’t have to trek across town for lunch. Instead, they can dine in convenient, Gucci-inspired ambience, thanks to a unique private initiative.
In a combination of self-interest and compassion, the Downtown Council has teamed with Episcopal Community Services to build a new dining facility at 1444 E. Eighth St., scheduled to open in September.
And it’s as chic as any bistro, thanks to the donated talents of Jennifer Bertrand of Olathe, winner of Home and Garden Television’s “Design Star” competition.
“You have all these people, possibly at the worst moments in their lives, and I want to at least improve this place aesthetically,” Bertrand said.
“I’m trying to make it the happiest community kitchen ever and design it like I would for the rest of my clients.”
The 2,200-square-foot dining room, capable of accommodating 96 people per sitting, is decorated in tranquil shades of burnt orange and avocado green, and softly illuminated with indirect cove lighting.
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http://www.kansascity.com/2010/07/04/2063380/the-happiest-community-kitchen.html#ixzz0so82Gpbo
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