2025

California

Butterfly

Butterfly, a rooftop destination from the award-winning José Andrés Group. Inspired by a small, adventurous monarch who spread its wings to land on the colorful rooftop at The Shay hotel, Butterfly is a lively trip around Mexico with tacos, ceviches, and more, plus cocktails featuring additive-free, pollinator-friendly agave spirits.

  • Transform a repurposed hospitality space into a cohesive brand experience while aligning with existing architectural elements, operational realities, and stakeholder expectations — all within the timeline of a high-profile launch.

  • Establish a distinctive identity that honored the physical space while elevating market positioning — creating a brand system that seamlessly integrated interior design, culinary vision, and strategic partnership requirements.

  • Led comprehensive brand development from identity system through in-restaurant collateral, collaborating closely with interior designers, culinary teams, operations, and The Shay partners to ensure full experiential alignment. Implemented scalable menu and marketing infrastructure through MustHaveMenus, empowering the local team with real-time access and brand-controlled flexibility.

  • Successfully launched with an exclusive CapitalOneDining cardholder event, driving immediate brand visibility, operational efficiency, and strong strategic partnership positioning in market.

Opening Party

José Andrés Group partnered with UTA and CapitalOne Dining to welcome friends and the LA community for an unforgettable opening celebration of Butterfly.

Next
Next

Change The Recipe