fi nalist casual restaurant Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House Nassau, Bahamas Chef Marcus Samuelsson's two-story Caribbean venture at the Baha Mar resort is evocative of its island sett ing. Take the reclaimed teak feature wall behind the upstairs host stand that was stained to mimic ocean waves or the ethereal light fi xture fl oating over the round Verde Antigua marble bartop, both elements referencing the delicate seashells found on the beach at the restaurant's doorstep. Custom rope panels backdrop dining tables and Bahamian artwork, including a standout map of Nassau, also ground diners in this tranquil location. Architecture Firm SB Architects, San Francisco Interior Design Firm Meyer Davis, New York Owner CTF Development Operator Marcus Samuelsson Group Purchasing Firm The Parker Company hospitalitydesign.com May/June 2023 133 Photos by READ MCKENDREEhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com