Lyla Lila's Craig Richards Is Opening a New Restaurant at the Woodruff Arts Center
Briefly

"I wasn't necessarily looking for a space with a connection to the arts, but a unique design is always top of mind." - Chef Craig Richards reflects on his search for the new restaurant location.
"I was struck by the shortage of elevated dining experiences in artistic settings... The restaurant will feature elevated French and Italian dishes that reflect the artistic spirit of the restaurant's location." - Craig Richards discusses his vision for Elise.
"Drawing inspiration from renowned visual artists like Ellsworth Kelly, Mark Rothko, and James Turrell, Richards hopes to evoke similar emotions through his menu." - On his approach to culinary artistry.
"I’m not a fan of nostalgia as inspiration for food because it’s comfortable and easy. So instead, I aim to push boundaries." - Chef Richards shares his philosophy on culinary innovation.
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