01/30/2026
Barrie + CO is officially underway on the management of a full renovation of the main kitchen at Casa de Mañana, supporting the new Front Porch Culinary Program. Casa de Mañana opened its doors in 1924 as Hotel Casa de Mañana — meaning “House of Tomorrow” — making the historic property 100 years old in 2024
This comprehensive project spans multiple areas around the kitchen—including the basement, upper and lower kitchens, loading dock, and patio—and delivers major upgrades throughout. Kitchens, offices, and administrative spaces are receiving a complete remodel with new plumbing, electrical systems, and finishes, alongside exterior, rooftop, and patio enhancements that will create a more modern, functional, and welcoming environment.
To keep daily operations running seamlessly during construction, a fully equipped temporary kitchen was installed in the front parking lot and will remain active for the duration of the project.
We are grateful for an outstanding team of partners bringing this vision to life at Front Porch and:
• Architect: MW Steele
• Structural Engineer: KPFF
• MEP Engineer: H & W Engineering
• Electrical Engineer: Bay Area Electric
• HVAC Engineer: Associate Mechanical Contractors
• Demolition: Casper Company
• Plumbing: RL Fick and Son Plumbing, Inc.
• Framing: DA Whitacre Construction, Inc.