Kings Mountain Downtown Revival Begins
Nick LaVecchia Opens New Dining Concept - Battleground Steakhouse and Bar
Battleground Bar - Exterior
Nick LaVecchia continues to look for opportunities outside the teaming center of Charlotte. Having established himself as one of Charlotte’s outstanding independent restaurateurs, Nick has recently opened new restaurant concepts in Belmont, Gastonia and now, Kings Mountain. Kings Mountain is steeped in Revolutionary War history. It was the turning point of the Revolutionary War when the Battle of Kings Mountain forced the British to retreat to the east coast, ultimately ending with the battle and surrender at Yorktown
Keying off this important historical point, Wagner Murray designed a restaurant that respects the tradition of Kings Mountain Main Street, while at the same time enlivening a space with historical artifacts, images and an interior of rough sawn cedar, local to the environs as an appropriately rustic decor
Battleground Bar - Dining Room
Battleground Bar - Bar
“Kings Mountain, as all small towns outside of Charlotte, are always on the verge of prosperity. These downtowns, though many have succumbed to suburban progress, have attempted to maintain their identity. Focusing on this context, we created a storefront and a destination for the community and Main Street.”
The space is adorned with typical Wagner Murray touches, including historical sketches of the key figures in the Kings Mountain battles created by Dave Wagner, principal with the firm. Also above the bar, 21 long rifles stand at attention to the prescribed military gesture, a greeting to the patrons of the bar, as well as a salute to honor the community and its military past
Battleground Bar - Portraits
Kings Mountain’s Mayor Announces Opening of New Old Stone Steakhouse
Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey announced today the opening of the new 3,900 square foot Old Stone Steakhouse in downtown Kings Mountain. This is the second restaurant for Nick LaVecchia whose popular restaurant in Belmont, North Carolina offers regional cuisine with Nick’s gastronomic flair.
In addition to designing the restaurant with Wagner Murray Architects, themed with natural stone, reclaimed brick and timber, WMA principal, David Wagner, will be commissioned by the City of Kings Mountain to paint a Revolutionary War mural depicting the Battle of Kings Mountain. Kings Mountain has actively nurtured its historical ties to this pivotal revolutionary battle which turned the tide for the Patriots and ultimately led to the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781. The mural will be approximately 30’ long and grace the Old Stone bar, aptly titled, “The Battleground Bar.” The restaurant is expected to open late summer 2010.
Old Stone Steak House - Kings Mountain - Concept
Old Stone Steak House - Kings Mountain - Floor Plan Concept
Old Stone Steak House - Kings Mountain - Bar Concept
