fi nalist upscale restaurant KOL Izakhaya Johannesburg, South Africa A subtle but ubiquitous African edge permeates KŌL Izakhaya's traditional Japanese izakaya experience. Cape Town-based designer Tristan du Plessis opted for a raw palett e of natural and textural materials to embody the cultural fusion leading to showstoppers like an irrigated waterfall wall behind the sushi counter and an enchanting binchotan coal installation suspended above the bar area. Sinewy lines and sleek lighting further enhance the sexy atmosphere with a dash of elegance. Architecture and Interior Design Firm Tristan du Plessis Studio, Cape Town, South Africa Owners Alexis and Viron Christopher hospitalitydesign.com May/June 2022 155 Photos by GRAEME WYLLIEhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com