TEMPUS
St. Louis, Missouri
Completed: 2020
Furniture: Goebel Furniture
Artwork: Jacob Berkowitz Studio
Fine dining comes without pretension at Tempus, a new restaurant in the Grove neighborhood in St. Louis. To highlight the exceptional dishes from acclaimed chef Ben Grupe, V Three Studios designed an inviting, streamlined restaurant interior with a palette of natural materials including concrete, steel, and Missouri White Oak wood finishes. Signature touches include custom-made woodwork and tables from St. Louis artisan Martin Goebel of Martin Goebel Design, steelwork from Joe Bacus (of the City Museum), bold artwork by Jacob Elior Berkowitz, photographs from R.J. Hartbeck, and service ware from local and national artisans.
The 2,600 square foot building, which was previously used for various commercial applications, has been reimagined to align with Grupe’s vision and house 60 diners. What was once a separate garage space behind the building has been adapted to become a state-of-the-art kitchen, and a basement area beneath the dining room has been transformed into a cellar and fermentation room to support the unique food and beverage program.
MEDIA
FEAST Magazine | With Tempus, Opening This Summer in The Grove, Acclaimed Chef Ben Grupe Will Offer 'Fine Dining Without Pretension'
KSDK | A year after opening for takeaway, celebrated Grove restaurant will offer in-person dining
St. Louis Magazine | Tempus, Ben Grupe's flagship restaurant in The Grove, opens long-awaited dining room this week
The Riverfront Times | Tempus Is One of 10 Best New Restaurants in the Country, Says USA Today
Sauce Magazine | 2020 Best New Restaurants // No. 8 Tempus
