A chef with tattooed arms prepares dishes at Rouse, carefully arranging food with a spoon on white plates in the professional kitchen.
Food & Beverage

Rouse



Stir the pot. Wake the inactive.

THE CHALLENGE

The restaurant at The Chifley needed to be representative not only of the hotel, but of Houston itself. With a generous space in a rapidly growing area, we had a blank slate to create a truly unique F&B experience.

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What We Delivered

  • Brand Development
  • Copywriting
  • Name Development
  • Visual Identity
A hand-drawn pig wearing a hat stands behind the word ROUSE in large text, with CRAFT COOKING written below in a yellow box.

Sweet, salty, smoky and sour come to life through Asian, Mexican and Texas barbecue.

All elements of the identity stir the senses and rouse curiocity. From a logo that conjures images of a branding iron to menus with a host of barnyard characters, Rouse is designed to catch diners off guard.  

Person wearing a brown apron with a front pocket, gold grommets, black straps, and a small rectangular logo label above the pocket. The white shirt underneath is partially visible.
Logo on an orange background with ROUSE in white serif letters. To the right, a box contains a large R above the smaller text HOU, capturing the essence of Elevated Fusion BBQ in Houston TX.

Rouse the curiosity of every patron

A chicken in cowboy boots, a cow in a cowboy hat, and a goat in a hat and tie, all drawn in a vintage style on a plain background—an elevated fusion of Southern charm and whimsy that perfectly captures the spirit of Rouse.

Catch the eye with contrasting flair

When B&Co. was asked to create the concept for a restaurant within the new Chifley hotel, we considered the surroundings. Houston is marinated in Asian, Mexican and Texas cuisine. While most eateries choose one direction, we saw room for a culinary mashup. 

Enter Rouse. By relying on flavors of all of the influential cultures, B&Co. concepted a menu of unexpected flavor combinations from the many cultures of Houston. We developed a visual identity in conjunction with what the restaurant was designed to do–connect plates and cultures. Because the menu centers around a protein entree, colors and logos are thick and strong with a common element of fire to blend flavors together.

A collection of modern restaurant menus from Elevated Fusion BBQ designed by B&Co., with one red cocktail and punch bowl menu centered among white menus, all featuring minimalist text and illustrations on a dark surface.
Four Rouse restaurant menus on a dark surface, including dinner, breakfast, lunch, and a brown bar menu—each featuring lists of food and drink items with animal illustrations in the background—capture the elevated fusion BBQ experience.
A detailed black and white illustration of a fish with a saddle and stirrups strapped to its back, blending elements of a fish and horseback riding equipment.

To add a sense of playfulness to a sharp and precise brand, we crafted custom illustrations of Texan adornments accompanying classic animals. Causing double-takes in unsuspecting passersby, these illustrations are at the heart of a brand, bringing an unexpected flair to Houston fare.

A beige cloth with detailed sketches of animals, including a chicken, cow, pig, and fish—each wearing quirky accessories like hats and boots—set against a dark background. Inspired by the elevated fusion BBQ experience at Rouse
Close-up of a shiny kitchen knife with a black handle and ridged blade resting on a textured wooden surface. Featuring the HOU logo printed near the handle, the knife is an essential tool at Rouse—home of Elevated Fusion BBQ in Houston, TX.