hospitality design portfolio Beth Donner Design Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | Indianapolis Entry and Staircase Main Dining Room Upper Level Bar Winners of the 2015 "Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. Indiana/ Kentucky Chapter Award of Excellence in Merit - Shop Construction," power couple Beth Donner and Frank G. Relf joined forces to build the opulent new Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Indianapolis. The Long Island, New York-based husband and wife teamed up with Nate Lelle of MeyerNajem Construction to tackle the difficult project with award-winning results, creating a space that would achieve record sales for the renowned 160 October 2016 hospitalitydesign.com | special advertising section restaurant chain. Ruth's Chris chose Beth Donner Design and Frank G. Relf Architect, P.C. to help them produce a space that would introduce a contemporary atmosphere, vibrant bar, and chic two-story main dining area-without alienating their current gentrifying clientele. Functionality was a concern, as the multi-level building presented unique challenges from both an architectural and design standpoint. Kitchen and service functions are allocated to the lower level of the restaurant, with all levels above actinghttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com