NEREJ

Project of the Month: Haynes Group and Giana <br>Restaurant + Bar celebrate grand opening in Easton, Mass.

February 2, 2024 - Owners Developers & Managers

Easton, MA A modern American restaurant and bar has opened its doors! Get ready to experience delicious food, a unique atmosphere, and quality service.

Current partner of Novara and Abby Park in Milton, owner and chef Tony DeRienzo, drawing from his experience, was inspired to take the next steps in his culinary journey. 

“My family has always been in the restaurant business. I asked Brandon (Chase) to help me with this project, and now we are here,” he said.

DeRienzo and Chase were inspired to bring “city to the suburbs.” Giana’s is a uniquely modern approach to casual dining. 

 

 

“When you walk into the restaurant, it feels like you could be in Boston or other areas of the country like Miami or out West – which was our goal,” said Brandon Chase, project designer and co-owner. “You can find captivating design elements everywhere in the restaurant, from the 44-seat bar to the pizza oven and open kitchen to the video wall and hand-painted mural.” 

Construction has its challenges, and choosing the right construction manager is crucial.

“During the project we faced challenges concerning lead times which had an impact on the schedule,” said Brandon Mager, project manager. “By maintaining consistent and effective communication with the client we were able to make changes necessary to get back on track.”

The team at Haynes Group believes in being an extension of their clients. They differentiate themselves by being innovative, responsive, and client- focused from the project’s conceptual phase all the way through close-out, and beyond. 

“They made things happen up until the very last minute of the project. We had a very collaborative partnership throughout the whole process,” DeRienzo said. 

“Collaborating with the team was excellent. Despite the long and tedious process, Haynes made it so much easier,” said Chase.

Giana Restaurant + Bar celebrated its grand opening on January 12th and is already bustling with customers! Be sure to stop by and grab a bite!

The project team includes: