Rat's Restaurant
Rat's Restaurant is nestled in the greenery of Grounds for Sculpture. The restaurant offers an upscale dining experience for both park visitors and special events. Conceptually designed by Johnson, the restaurant's aesthetic aims to take the diner into a French impressionist painting by Claude Monet. The scenery features Johnson's own impressionist-inspired sculptures, as well as a lily pond and bridge. The restaurant boasts fine French cuisine, a rustic fireplace, handmade cocktails, and an exceptional beer and wine list.
The peculiar name of the restaurant is based on one of Johnson's favorite books, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. For Johnson, the character Ratty is the perfect host. He likens himself to Ratty due to their love of good parties and good wine, as well as their shared tendency toward wild imaginations and dreams.
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