open table projects And/Ore Toronto At And/Ore, diners are first greeted by an expansive two-story mural depicting enchanting flora and fauna. It's a portal into a mystifying world that flaunts antique mirrors that stretch across two floors, adding a mesmerizing effect to the design from local firm Solid Design Creative. The main floor recalls a greenhouse, with Victorian-inspired furniture and a back bar clad in iridescent glazing, for a bold yet inviting above-ground experience akin to dining among the clouds. An elevator transports guests to the subterranean dining room, a surprising departure where a custom LED light installation snakes through the space, illuminating handcrafted layers of cement that emulate a cave's natural undulations. " It's unconventional and unexpected, " says principal designer Ian Rydberg, " which is why it's become a sought-after dining destination. " 150 April 2024 hospitalitydesign.com Photos by RICK O'BRIENhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com