Brand Creation, Naming, Identity & Creative Direction

Heralded as one of the most creative restaurant groups in North America, O&B have elevated the art of dining. Acting as creative director, Russell developed the name, identity, brand strategy and collateral for Canoe, the benchmark against which new restaurants are measured. Through a unique relationship with Oliver and acting as brand creators of choice, Russell again provided creative direction for additional restaurants Jump and Auberge du Pommier. The Oliver & Bonacini group of restaurants continually receive high critical reviews from the Washington Post, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, The Globe & Mail, and Bon Appetit Magazine.