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Happiness in Ojai, CA: Rory’s Other Place

July 15, 2024

After a devastating nightmare of a fire at Rory’s Place in Ojai—one of our favorite restaurants to open in the last decade—the phoenix is rising from the ashes, with a projected opening date days away (see the reimagined dining room here). Says Rory of the December 2023 firestorm: “Meave went home at 4am saying she wanted to become a fireman. Those guys are impressive.”

In the interlude after the 2023 fire, sisters and owners Meave McAuliffe (chef) and Rory McAuliffe (design/wine mastermind) took over the space next door and opened Rory’s Other Place, a small cafe and provisions shop that’s just as California cool as the original.

“I designed the place with the help of Winston Morris and Ted Christensen of Dusk.Co, Rory says. “It was a true collaborative effort. Winston and Ted did all the custom woodworking and concrete stuff.”

Here’s a glimpse:

Photography by Lou Mora.

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Above: The team enlisted Sophia Bellini of Bellini Stained Glass to create the signage.
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Above: A peek inside via the sidewalk; note the upside-down soft serve ice cream cone as light fixture.
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Above: On the menu: soft serve ice cream made with buffalo milk.
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Above: All woodwork and custom concrete bar facade, stone tables, shelves, and banquette are by Dusk.Co. The plates are by Meave McAuliffe.
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Above: The red mugs are by Phill Kim of PKK Ceramics.
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Above: Whimsical signage involving fruit and veg.
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Above: The wine offerings are curated by Roni Ginach and feature new and old world natural wines.
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Above: Local produce on offer.
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Above: A detail of the tiled floor: “Thank you for letting me get crazy with the tiles,” Phill Kim writes on Instagram. “I made the red ceramic mugs for the drinking experience and we broke one up so you can step on some handmade tiles and cups upon entering.”

For more, see our post on Rory’s Place:

A Family Affair: Rory’s Place, a New Sister-Owned Restaurant in Ojai, CA

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