Excursions Restaurant - USMC 29 Palms, CA
US Marine Corps MWR Support Activity opens Excursions Restaurant, its first corporate concept at 29 Palms, CA. Construction began 21 Jul 97 and was completed 4 May 98. Renovation and FF&E costs were borne by HQ USMC MWRSPTACT. The grand opening was 13 Aug 98. The kitchen was totally renovated with new equipment to support an up-scale casual a al carte menu and ethnic scatter bars. The dining room décor theme is travel and is highlighted by hot air balloons, travel posters, colorful artifacts, and a kids room. A lounge was added to accommodate overflow seating and serves as a pastry/coffee bar in the mornings.
Budget Cost
$880,000 |
Actual Cost
$1,251,000 |
Start of Construction
Awarded 21 Jul 97 |
Contractor
Cox Construction |
A/E Design Firm
Larson/Capenter, San Diego, CA |
Schedule Completion
4 Feb 98 |
Actual Completion
4 Feb 98 |
CFSC Interior Designers
Ming Lam
Gloria Fisher |
CFSC Food Service Designer
Jim Lindamood |
Contracting
HQ USMC MWRSPTACT
Betty Lewis |
Project POC at HQMC
Joe McLoughlin |
Project POC at 29 Palms
Terry Lukins & Msgt J. Ross |
Summary: This successful partnering arrangement between CFSC and the Marine Corps enabled the Marines to benefit from expert Interior & Foodservice design support provided by CFSC.
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