Maple & One is not just a restaurant or bar or cafe or lounge, it’s a vibe. The investors of M1 (for short) knew exactly the feel they wanted their brand to evoke — a 1980’s country club. The restaurant is still a work-in-progress but I was approached in the early phases and got to make their vision a reality. Maple & One will be upscale but casual, and modern but retro. Patrons can stop by for date night, a quick breakfast, a hand-crafted cocktail, or to watch the Wolverines beat Ohio State. It’s an all-in-one, all-day concept scheduled to open in 2022.