restaurants dining out Red Herring Los Angeles 144 May 2019 hospitalitydesign.com Photos by JENNIFER CHONG "I wanted [Red Herring] to feel fresh with a very distinct point of view that is indicative of the vibrancy of California," says Marissa Zajack, founder of local design firm Marissa Zajack Creative. Consider the centerpiece mural from artist Mike Wilcox. Inspired by the works of Henri Rousseau and John Gabriel Beckman, "we turned what was a floral theme into a jungle paradise," she says. Aging the mural in Photoshop to give it a texture more closely in line with the old-school feel of Downtown LA was the final touch. Further, rich jewel tones mingle with inviting shades of blush and coral, while Art Deco moments, like the carving on the face of the bar, anchor the spot in its downtown location.http://www.hospitalitydesign.com