Frena sidewalk cafe seating with orange banners and rattan chairs

Frena, a culinary venture spearheaded by Chef Efi Naon, embodies the essence, and tradition of Middle Eastern cuisine, while embracing innovation.


Chef Naon had a strong culinary vision for Frena, and the brand needed to reflect the warmth, depth, and craftsmanship of the dining experience. The identity, website, and printed materials all needed to feel connected to the space itself, while staying restrained enough to let the food and the experience remain the focus.

Project developed at Craft & Root.

Project Objective

  • Brand Creation
  • Brand Operations

Services

  • Visual Identity
  • Digital Experiences
  • Physical Brand Touchpoints

Project Outcomes

  • Established a Brand for Cultural Resonance
  • Created a Mechanism for Operations
  • Accelerated Growth

“As an entrepreneur in both B2B and direct to consumer companies, over the past 10 years I have exclusively gone to Craft & Root for all my design needs. Ariel and her team always understand our brands’ goals and create designs that far exceed my wildest dreams.

Stephen Vaknin

Owner, Frena Restaurant

Frena restaurant website homepage mockup

Frena has developed an immediate following in NYC and is already receiving a great response for the branding we've put together. Our internal team has a (cheesy) saying -- "In Taub We Trust" -- which just shows our confidence in C&R’s design prowess under Ariel's leadership. We will continue to go to C&R for all our design needs in the future. It’s a no-brainer.

Stephen Vaknin

Owner, Frena Restaurant

Frena wordmark in cream on a brown background
Hotel Burg color palette and typographic style guide.
Frena website mockup with a newsletter signup popup over a bar photo
Frena website page mockups side by side
Frena website mockups on three mobile phones
Folded white napkin with gold cutlery beside embroidered Frena napkin
Frena cocktail and wine list on a table
Frena menu cover with chef names on overlapping pages
Frena dips menu on a table setting with black plates
Frena dessert menu beside a small vase of flowers
Frena business card front and back on black background

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