JBM Projects Brings Navala Churrascaria to Life

Brisbane-based shop-fitting and project management company, JBM Projects, has recently completed a $1.5 million installation of Navala Churrascaria, a brand new Brazilian restaurant on the former Michael’s site at Riverside Quarter in the Brisbane CBD.

In only 12 weeks, Jason McRostie from JBM and his team installed all fixtures, fittings and features of the 300 seat restaurant including a large-scale glass kitchen that showcases slow roasting meats in the foyer, private booth seating, indoor and outdoor BBQs, vertical gardens, impressive bar showcasing luxury beverages, staging and audiovisual equipment and an outdoor dining area overlooking the Brisbane River.

Other special features of the restaurant include custom-built extraction systems and fans, imported and hand-painted tiles, rustic timber and brickwork, Carrara marble and fully operable partitioning to zone the restaurant for functions.

“We chose JBM Projects to work on Navala due to the work they had done on similar projects and our confidence in their ability to deliver. What we got was a lot more. They quickly became part of our team and worked with us to overcome numerous engineering and design challenges that we faced due to the unique nature of our restaurant,” said Mr Daniel Fujimoto, Owner of Navala.

“During the tendering process, Jason from JBM gave us a personalised approach. He put in a lot of effort to get the job. Once the project was underway, that service continued. Nothing was too much trouble, the boys worked well with our centre management who appreciated their communication and adherence to our site rules and they found solutions as problems arose. We are very happy with how they built the restaurant, their attention to detail and the finished product,” he added.

“Navala is much more than a restaurant, it is an experience. We have created different zones to appeal to the widest number of potential patrons as well as corporate groups, mid-week diners and functions. Patrons get real value for money with the ‘unlimited degustation’ offering. We are confident that Navala will be a very successful venture due to the versatility of its business model. It was a pleasure to work with the Navala team to bring their vision and this new concept to life,” said Mr Jason McRostie, Director of JBM Projects.

“Our new restaurant offers something unique in Brisbane. Guests can enjoy a meal or drinks overlooking the river, our Brazilian live music and dancers, gourmet meals based on ancient cooking methods, and private or corporate functions,” said Mr Fujimoto.

“The economy in recent years has created a shift in the restaurant market forcing many high end restaurants to close. Our offering provides value to customers. For $53 diners can enjoy unlimited degustation. Traditional BBQ side dishes are brought to the table along with the best Australian beef, pork, chicken, fish and sausage that is carved on request at the table. Overall, with JBM’s assistance, we have created an exciting new venue with ancient and traditional cooking methods from Brazil combined with modern elements to have the best mix of old and new,” he added.

For more information on JBM Projects’ shopfitting services contact Jason McRostie on 07 3348 9488 or visit www.jbmprojects.com.au.

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JBM Projects is an award-winning design and shopfitting company based in Brisbane, Queensland. With operations throughout Australia, JBM Projects provide high quality shopfitting services nationally that include design, construction, installation and project management.