New Tempe restaurant Roman God of Fire aims to transport guests to Italy

Pretty Decent Concepts, known for hospitality concepts like “Carry On,” is set to debut its newest venture, “Roman God of Fire,” aiming to transport guests to Italy.

“Roman,” a short name for the 8,000-square-foot restaurant opening Friday at 52 E. Rio Salado Parkway near Tempe Town Lake, features interiors by Peter Bowden of PETERMAX Design, with statues, arches, and “cathedral-like details” to create an ambiance that hopes to transport guests beyond the Valley.

Pretty Decent Concepts‘ new venture involves a collaboration with chef Scott Conant and SC Culinary.

“We set out to create a cultural landmark, a place where every element from the food to the design to the energy of the room is orchestrated as one,” said Teddy Myers, founder of Pretty Decent Concepts, in a news release sent to ABC15. “Collaborating with Scott and his team empowers us to honor Italian tradition while shaping an experience that is ambitious in scale, timeless in spirit, and unmistakably Pretty Decent.”

Executive Chef Jared Porter will lead the kitchen, collaborating with James Beard Award winner Scott Conant, SC Culinary, and Pretty Decent Concepts culinary director Ivan Gonzalez.

Read the full story from ABC15 Arizona here.

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