Costantini was first hired to make the communal dining table for Iron Chef Morimoto's Restaurant in Waikiki in what would be the first Edition Hotel by Ian Schrager. This led to a suite of custom items including tables, seating out of leather, wood, acrylic, and, of course iron. We also developed a custom version of their Bruno Chair and Stool that we would exhibit in Milan.
The property would soon rebrand to become The Modern Honolulu.
This would be the first of what would lead to several collaborations with the famed chef.
About Iron Chef Morimoto here (excerpt below):
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto has created a bridge between the culinary traditions of his native Japan and the American palate, bringing intense excitement, exquisite technique, and perfectly balanced flavors to countless diners throughout the world. He has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients and has effectively created a signature style that positions him as one of today’s foremost chefs.