Bottega is a neighbourhood gelato shop and café in the heart of Bay Harbor, Michigan, created with Ross Hospitality - the local team behind some of the area’s most loved hospitality destinations.
Continue Reading +Designed as a more casual, everyday addition to the group, Bottega brings together great coffee, pastries and gelato in a space that feels playful, welcoming and full of character. The concept takes cues from the charm and familiarity of the traditional Italian bottega, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens for its Northern Michigan setting.
The result is a small but distinctive hospitality experience: somewhere to stop for coffee in the morning, meet throughout the day, or wander in for gelato after dinner - giving Ross Hospitality a new reason to welcome guests from morning through evening.
A Snapshot of European Summer
The concept centers around a snapshot of a European summer in every moment. Coffee and gelato transport guests to a place of long afternoons, sun-warmed streets, flaky pastries, creamy gelato, and the scent of fresh coffee in the air. The experience captures the feeling of being away, inviting guests to linger, slow down, and enjoy the moment.
A Postcard in Every Detail
Postcards became a natural visual reference for capturing that feeling of escape. A series of custom stamps was developed as part of the identity, creating small snapshots of place, memory, and travel. Applied throughout the brand, the stamps bring a sense of nostalgia and discovery, making each detail feel like a postcard from a European summer.
Project Credits
Brigid Johnson
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