Hakatai Glass Tile Featured in Mio Restaurant

Ashland, OR, December 7, 2007-- Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile since 1997, was recently specified for the 170-seat, upscale renovation of the Mio Restaurant in the heart of Washington D.C.’s Midtown.

Mio serves American cuisine with global influences, and the casual, yet elegant atmosphere is enjoyed by politicians, businessmen, and local connoisseurs.

“We wanted to construct an area with a slightly Mediterranean feel using light surfaces and dark woods,” said Jim Cronenberg, architect and principal of Grupo7 Design Studios. “We chose glass tile because it bounces the light upward and creates animation at table level. The chef is the central figure of the restaurant and our goal was to generate the sense of hand-made craftsmanship throughout the space, from the food to the overall design.”