Warehouse 72 Modern Bistro + Bar Revealed as Hotel Restaurant

It has been announced in a press release that the opening of the Hyatt Regency Irvine’s restaurant will happen later this summer. Warehouse 72 Modern Bistro + Bar has been revealed to be the name of the eatery that’s gearing up to open at the 17900 Jamboree Rd. property.

The brand was originally established in 2019 in Houston, Texas, and has since gained a reputation for its seasonal rotating menu, indoor/outdoor ambiance, specialty prix-fixe dinners, and 3D digital art installations. Construction is nearing completion and the business is working on staffing.

An upscale American-style restaurant, Warehouse 72 promises to deliver a chef-driven hospitality experience to guests and patrons from the public as well. Working on this OC outpost are restaurateur Doug Pak, General Manager Derek Downing, and Executive Chef Jaime Salazar.

“This concept is a product of my personal journey. I have been in the hospitality business for a long time, but I have never created a brand from scratch, until Warehouse 72,” Pak tells the publication. “For me, the number 72 is spiritual and carries a powerful and meaningful message from the spiritual realm, signaling that your life is aligned. Inspired by this number, signifying that you’re in the right place at the right time, it is our mission to create a cultural landmark that promotes human connection, inspires positive energy, and allows guests to create memories that will last a lifetime. I am thrilled to be working with Hyatt Regency Irvine for our second location. We will curate great experiences for the hotel’s guests and local community.”

BLD Ventures and ROWE Creative Union are working on the designs for the space. It will have raw stone bar tops, family-style seating, natural light, and an ambient outdoor patio. The restaurant’s centerpiece will be a 30-foot 3D digital art installation inspired by the four earthly elements: fire, air, earth, and water.

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