Maude has opened in Beverly Hills, California. Designed by Los Angeles–based firm Bishop Pass, the 25-seat restaurant is helmed by chef Curtis Stone-and is named for his grandmother.
“Maude is the culmination of all my life and career experiences,” says Stone. “I love restaurants and I thrive in them, and from as early as I can remember it’s always been my dream to open my own. To be able to do so in Los Angeles where I’m raising my family makes this all the more special.”
Maude’s interior recalls the warmth of a home. An open kitchen anchors the space, which is separated from the dining room by a five-seat bar. The restaurant’s aesthetic is an eclectic mix of furnishing and fittings-antique wooden Dunbar chairs, modern leather banquets, butcher block tables, brass metal shelves lined with tchotchkes and kitchenware-all reflecting Stone’s travels and keepsakes from different times and places.
