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news & awards
The latest wins, buzz, and brag-worthy moments for VANROOY design and our clients!
AWARDS
2025 May: IIDA-LA Calibre Design Awards – WINNER of Un-Built / On the Boards for Teatro Angelina.
May 27, 2025
37th Annual
CALIBRE design awards
The Calibre Design Awards honor exceptional achievements and design excellence in commercial interior design within Southern California, and celebrate the collaborative teamwork effort essential for achieving remarkable design innovations.
2025 February: SHLD Awards – FINALIST Guestroom & Public Space Midscale for Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador.
2024 November: Gold Key Awards – Boutique 18 Class. Cheyenne Rush of VANROOY design
2024 May: IIDA-LA Calibre Design Awards – WINNER in the category of Hospitality & Retail for Calo Kitchen & Tequila.
May 6, 2024
36th Annual
CALIBRE design awards
The Calibre Design Awards honor exceptional achievements and design excellence in commercial interior design within Southern California, and celebrate the collaborative teamwork effort essential for achieving remarkable design innovations.
2024 NAIOP Awards Gala – FINALIST in Interior Project of the Year for Calo Kitchen & Tequila at South Coast Plaza.
2021 October: Crew OC SPIRE Awards – WINNER in the category of Tenant Improvement Calo Laguna Niguel location.
2021 VANROOY design : NEWH TopID firm for Orange County.
2020 VANROOY design: NEWH TopID firm for Orange County.
2017 Shaw Contract – WINNER in Hospitality Medium size for Westin Downtown Long Beach.
NEWS
2025 June: Southbay – SALT & PEARL / VIDA. Continuing Three Generations of Dedicated Service.
2025 May: Modern Luxury Hawaii – FAVORITE SON. Come Gather at This New Favorite Spot in Waikiki.
2024 October: Travel Weekly – ROMER Waikiki at the Ambassador adds eatery.
2024 October: Pacific Business News – FAVORITE SON. TableOne Hospitality to open new restaurant and bar in Waikiki.
2024 June: Berman Falk Designer Highlight – VANROOY design.
2024 June: Fox 5 San Diego Live – HIDEAWAY PB. New beach-themed bar and restaurant gearing up for grand opening.
2024 May: Eater San Diego – HIDEAWAY PB. A Stylish Surfside Hideaway Touches Down in Pacific Beach.
2024 January: Travel Age West by Northstar – ROMER. Review: Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador.
2024 January: Beverly Press – SALT & PEARL Opens new destination eatery.
2023 October: LA Times Daily Pilot – CALO Kitchen & Tequila brings Mexican food and hospitality to South Coast Plaza.
2022 June: Greer’s OC – SANDBAR. Huntington Beach’s Newest Cocina and Tequila Bar.
2022 May: OC Register – CALO Kitchen & Tequila Replaces The Hall at South Coast Plaza by VANROOY design.
2023 March: Voice of OC – WAHOOS. How Restaurant Ambiance Influences Dining.
2019 September: Restaurant Development Magazine – VANROOY design. Reader’s Choice
2019 August: Lodging Magazine – WESTIN. The Westin Long Beach Debuts $23 Million Renovation.
2019 July: Modern Luxury Magazine Orange County – Women of Vision.
2019 July: OC Business Journal – VANROOY design. A Leap Got Them Second Looks.
2019 July: VoyageLA – VANROOY design. Meet Christine & Jerry van Rooy of VANROOY design in Santa Ana.
2019 July: Food & Beverage Magazine – WESTIN Long Beach Announces New Dining Concept, Navy Proof Food & Spirits.
2019 June: Food & Beverage Magazine – NAVY PROOF. Westin announces new dining concept by local design firm.
2019 June: Food News Feed – TOWER 12 coming to Hermosa Beach This Summer.
2019 May: Hotel Executive – WESTIN. The Westin Long Beach Launches $23 Million Renovation.
2019 May: LA Weekly – NAVY PROOF – Sneak Peek: Stunning Navy Proof Restaurant Opens in Westin in Long Beach.
2019 March: Long Beach Business Journal – WESTIN receives a historic renovation.
2019 February: Newport Beach Magazine – PROVENANCE The Secret Garden.
2018 November: OC Register – HARLEY opening makes it official, there’s a fine dining renaissance.
2017 October: Digs – TOWER 12. Beach House Party. A buzzy burger joint turns fun foodie spot in Hermosa Beach.
2017 September: Press Telegram Long Beach – JAMES REPUBLIC is a world-class restaurant in modest Courtyard Marriott.
2017 March: Eater LA – TOWER 12 is buzzing with Brendan Colins as chef with Sunny New Tower 12.
2016 August: The Winnipeg Sun – BRAZEN HALL. Brewing Brazenly.
2016 July: Beer Winnipeg – BRAZEN HALL Brewery and Kitchen.
2016 July: EaterLA – TOWER 12. Hermosa Beach’s New Pier Party Place.
2016 June: FSR Magazine – TOWER 12 Coming to Hermosa Beach this Summer.
2016 June: Thrillist – SAMBALATTE. Have You Tried the Best Coffee in Las Vegas?
2016 May: Food & Beverage Magazine – CAFE BONAOPARTE relocates in Hermosa Beach and hires the VANROOY team.
2016 May: Food & Beverage Magazine – PANAMA JOE’S designed by VANROOY is now open to much anticipation.
2016 January: Eater LA – HOLLYWOOD BURGER brings burgers, shakes … to the Walk of Fame.
2014 December: CBS News – PROVENANCE Best new Restaurants in OC.
2014 July: Hospitality Design – COURTYARD. Vanrooy Design Renovates Courtyard Long Beach Downtown.
2014 June: Newport Beach Magazine – PROVENANCE Secret Garden.
2014 May: Eater Las Vegas – SAMBALATTE Opens Their Theater of Coffee at the Monte Carlo.
2014 May: Your Next Bite – PROVENANCE. From Garden to Table at Provenance in Newport Beach.
2014 March: OC Weekly – PROVENANCE. Now Open, Q&A with Chef/Owner Cathy Pavlos.
2013 April: OC Magazine – THE RANCH. Best New Restaurant
2013 April: Examiner.com – PROVENANCE: New Provenance Restaurant Planned by Chef Cathy Pavlos in Newport Beach.
2013 March: Press Telegram Long Beach – COURTYARD begins construction on New Restaurant James Republic.
2013 April: Orange Coast Magazine – WINNER Best New Restaurant for The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon.
2012 July: Orange Coast Magazine – THE RANCH. The best of 2012.
2012 June: Riviera Magazine – THE RANCH. King of the Cowboys.
2012 March: Orange Coast Magazine – THE RANCH. Galloping Start, a Refined Anaheim Restaurant & Saloon.
2010 Winter: IIDA Perspective Magazine – Under the Influence.
JUDGE / PANELIST / SPEAKER / WORKSHOPS
2024 October: Girl Scouts of Orange County Workshop. Introduction to Interior Design & Architecture.
2024 February: NEWH – Restaurant Tour and Talk with the Designer Christine van Rooy.
2020 IIDA-NE: Professional Judge for Interior Design Awards – Christine van Rooy.
2019 California State University Long Beach – Duncan Anderson Lecture Series with Jerry & Christine VANROOY.
2017 Nightclub & Bar Show – Pro Workshop 4: Bar Design Lab: Transform, Update & Revive Your Bar with Jerry & Christine.
