Locanda
State Bird Provisions
Quince + Cotogna
Central Kitchen
We specialize in the planning and design of commercial kitchens, restaurants, bars and foodservice facilities of all types. Our projects span all areas of foodservice and hospitality, from resorts, schools and hotels to restaurants, nightclubs and more.
Kitchen, Restaurant + Bar Specialists offers comprehensive consulting from Schematic Design to 3-d models and Construction Administration. Our experience spans more than twenty years in foodservice operation, design and construction. For more information please get in touch.
His career began at age 14 as a busboy at a local Chinese-American restaurant, a position which comprised mixing hot mustard and setting out bowls of crisp fried won tons. A fascination with woks and BTUs was naturally instilled in the young man.
Later, engaged in undergraduate studies on Organic Agriculture and Fishery Science at Rutgers University, he began to realize that his future was indeed in food, or at least in the preparation thereof.
Having embarked on a journey into the heart of foodservice operations more than twenty years prior, KRBS was founded in 2010 as a company uniquely positioned to see kitchen design solutions from every angle.
Before founding KRBS, Alec further developed his skill set with a kitchen equipment contractor where he managed the installation and construction of commercial kitchens including high-end restaurants, corporate cafeterias, schools, universities and more.
A small sampling of what KRBS has to offer can be found in our Featured Projects. These are projects which have compelling narratives, stories or other captivating elements. Some are novel concepts, others are exceptional for different reasons. They are all functional, efficient, on-budget examples of high performance kitchens.
Delfina Owner Craig Stoll and Executive Chef Anthony Strong brought KRBS on-board to help develop Locanda, a Roman Osteria concept slated to be installed into a former tapas bar on Valencia Street in San Francisco. Envelope A+D and KRBS worked closely to achieve all programmatic requirements including an enlarged bar, a complete renovation of the […]
A two phase project with Michael and Lindsay Tusk, Quince’s initial design was undertaken while KRBS’s owner, Alec Bauer, was Lead Project Designer at MSN-RCD in Oakland, CA. Cotogna was subsequently completed under the KRBS name. In the interim, Alec was Project Manager during the kitchen build-out and installation working with East Bay Restaurant Supply, […]
San Francisco’s Ne Timeas Restaurant Group, owner/operator of the exceptionally popular Flour + Water, tasked KRBS with layout, design and specification for three new outlets in the Lower Mission neighborhood of San Francisco. It was a huge advantage working with someone who could look at the project from all angles and who has a deep […]
KRBS collaborated with acclaimed San Francisco chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski to develop a novel, innovative concept in contemporary dining. Having just a small set menu, SBP’s core product is an ever-evolving collection of small dishes served via cart and trolley, “dim sum” style. Having just a small set menu, SBP’s core product is […]
KRBS can complete projects all over the world. Want to get in touch? Please fill out the form below or send us an email at: info (at) krbspecialists.com
As designer, consultant, sub-contractor or construction manager, KRBS' clients and associates have included award winning chefs, iconic corporate entities and institutional operations.
