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The faces of some of Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs

Ambiance: Arguably as important for each restaurant and bar as the food and drinks served. But what makes a space “work” when another doesn’t? What is it that makes you want to return? And how do the owners behind such spaces materialize their visions?

For some, that vision is clear-cut and specific. For others, it’s important to ebb and flow along with the clientele. And still others let the chosen space inspire the decor and the atmosphere within. From Ooltewah to the North Shore and beyond, Chattanooga is home to an assortment of entrepreneurs with ingenuity as diverse as their establishments.

Brittany and Daniel Alcala

Ceniza, Embargo ’62 and more to come

For Brittany and Daniel Alcala, each restaurant and bar under their belt has a dually important focus: experience and education. Each of their establishments is created with those two pillars in mind.