Cleaverman’s downtown Phoenix entrance pairs illuminated signage with bronze-toned metalwork, ribbed glass, dark glazed tile and the glowing phrase “True Love is Rare.” Designed by Peter Bowden and PETERMAX Co.
A restaurant review originally published by The Arizona Republic and republished through Dining and Cooking examines Cleaverman, the downtown Phoenix steakhouse created by Pretty Decent Concepts.
The article credits Peter Bowden with designing the space and highlights how PETERMAX departed from the visual heaviness often associated with traditional steakhouses. Curved lines, half-moon booths, fluted light fixtures and slender table lamps soften the restaurant’s dark palette, leather seating and cinematic atmosphere.
The reviewer concludes that Cleaverman’s hospitality and design outweigh her usual reservations about steakhouses, describing the environment as an important part of the overall experience. The feature also discusses the restaurant’s artwork, cocktails, menu and adjoining hidden cocktail concept.
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