Main dining room at Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen & Bar featuring red tufted leather booth seating, olive green drapery, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and natural wood tables designed by BLUR Workshop.

GUY FIERI'S CHEROKEE KITCHEN & BAR

Cherokee, North Carolina

As a premier culinary anchor within the expansive new tower at Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel & Casino, Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen & Bar masterfully bridges high-octane brand energy with refined hospitality design. Tasked with honoring the rich heritage of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, BLUR Workshop focused on an immersive visual storytelling experience that draws narrative inspiration directly from the surrounding Smoky Mountain topography.

The concept establishes a bold culinary theater that celebrates both local culture and contemporary flavor profiles. At the entry, a custom backlit mountain-motif feature artistically honors the local geography, setting a respectful, welcoming tone. Throughout the space, the design balances the high-energy, rebellious spirit of Chef Guy Fieri’s signature brand with sophisticated touches tailored for an upscale resort crowd. Vibrant, high-impact branding, custom pop-art graphics, and curated gallery walls seamlessly coexist with an earthy color palette and warm, natural textures. By blending strategic lighting, localized narrative cues, and powerful graphic design, BLUR Workshop successfully delivered an unforgettable hospitality venue that respects its historic mountain setting while creating a dynamic dining destination.

Main dining room at Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen & Bar featuring red tufted leather booth seating, olive green drapery, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and natural wood tables designed by BLUR Workshop.

725 Hotel Rooms
74 Suites
Guy Fieri’s Restaurant
50 Seat Lobby Bar
83,000 SF Conf. Center
32,000 SF Ballroom
900 SF Boardroom
32,000 Sf Exhibition Hall
Fitness Center

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Liz Neiswander
Debbie Wong

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Dreamcatcher Hotels

2022 IIDA Georgia Chapter. BOB Awards - Best of Hospitality
2022 Hospitality Design Awards Finalist in the Midscale Hotel Public Space Category

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