Inside Chef Lana's New Dining Space: Menu Highlights and Design Details
By Marcus Vance
Executing an upscale dining destination in six months required precision planning and upfront capital deployment. Lagomarsini streamlined permitting by retaining the previous tenant’s primary gas infrastructure, reallocating savings into custom induction equipment and specialized ventilation.
| Phase & Timeline | Operational Focus | Core Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Months 1, 2(March, April 2026) | Site Acquisition & Demolition | Secured 10-year lease; gutted dated millwork; updated MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineering permits. |
| Months 3, 4(May, June 2026) | Structural Build & Extraction | Installed low-profile variable-air hoods; soundproofed ceiling; laid reclaimed hardwood flooring throughout the 48-seat floor. |
| Months 5, 6(July, August 2026) | Menu R&D & Staff Onboarding | Finalized purveyor agreements with Northeast small farms; held 14 days of live fire test dinners; launched private soft previews. |
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