Hestia + Kalimotxo

• Built around a 20 foot long custom stainless steel and brass wood burning grill that is the single source of cooking heat and the focus of the visual and culinary dining experience, Hestia delivers a dining experience that explores the role of fire in food in a setting that encourages its guests to linger.

Ebonized oak bookshelves wrap the kitchen framing views of the glowing fire and action within.  Food is delivered to the table through this same aperture by the chefs themselves, allowing a deeper look into their food philosophy and how each dish and component was created. Deep forest green leather booths and tannic stained oak tables  introduce an element of play and discovery, while custom steel and glass windows anchored the meal to its place in the city.

• Located closer to the activity of the street, Kalimotxo offers an evolving selection of pinxtos, craft cocktails, and Spanish wines.  Anchored by a 30’ long black concrete bar which serves as both armrest and stage for the small plate food offerings, the narrow urban bar provides a setting that builds upon the palette of its sister restaurant while its Basque roots suggest a more lively and casual atmosphere.

  Notably, Kalimotxo, as an idea, occurred to the Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group when Hestia was in full construction. It required nimbleness and flexibility by all involved, but in the end, Kalimotxo an experience that is distinct from the more sedate evening offered by Hestia.

Opening in the waning days of 2019, Hestia and Kalimotxo were almost immediately confronted with a pandemic that uprooted the entire restaurant industry. Focused on supporting its staff, Kevin and his team responded immediately adjusted their business model to embrace the changes, using the kitchens at all their restaurants to serve meals to families previously reliant on AISD. They have our deepest respect and support.