"I have been following Ms. Lucas' work for many years. Conceptionally her restaurants speak to a wide range of the dining public. They are created with an eye for simple elegance and the staying power of optimum performance."

Ellen Koteff - Editor-in-Chief, Nation's Restaurant News

"I worked closely with Cheryl Lucas during seven years at Classic Residence and can unqualifiedly say that she is a top professional in her field. She knows her industry in depth and can make a design sing. All this plus she is a delight to work with. Cheryl makes the process as attractive as the finished product."

Nancy Retson - Assistant Vice President of Development, Classic Residence by Hyatt

"The consummate professional with many years of operational experience Ms. Lucas creates exciting dining venues and state of the art kitchens where efficiency and beauty go hand in hand to provide an exceptional guest experience. All of this is supported by a methodology firmly rooted in classic training that builds strong service and culinary teams. Her work creates the foundation for maximizing staff skills, better staff retention and above all improving your guests dining satisfaction."

Gerald White - Publisher, Restaurants and Institutions magazine.