Mediterranean
Bright herbs, citrus, olive oil, grilled preparations and mezze-inspired social formats.
2020 Progress Court · Raleigh, North Carolina
A new hospitality anchor for East End Market.
A mid-upscale global-fusion restaurant, signature bar lounge and rooftop experience designed specifically for this property.
3,795 SFtwo-level platform
2,215 SFmain level
1,580 SFrooftop
Culinary identity
Four regional influences. One cohesive modern menu.
Mediterranean, Afro-fusion, Latino and European influences are connected through Fusion’s flavor, presentation and hospitality standards—not separated into four unrelated menus.
Recognizable formats, tightly managed ingredients and cross-utilized components support brunch, lunch, dinner and a focused late menu while preserving speed, quality and consistency.
Afro-fusion
Layered spice, marinades, grains, sauces and grilled proteins expressed with modern restraint.
Latino
Chiles, herbs, slow-cooked proteins and vibrant sauces with strong brunch and cocktail compatibility.
European
Refined technique, roasting, braising, charcuterie and cheese without formal fine-dining friction.
The leasing thesis
The concept is built to strengthen the destination—not simply occupy the space.
Fusion @ East End connects a credible food platform, a signature beverage program and a measured rooftop experience into one coordinated tenancy.
The main level builds repeat frequency. The rooftop adds differentiation, dwell time and destination appeal. Together, they create multiple reasons to visit across lunch, happy hour, dinner, brunch and select late-evening occasions.
Restaurant foundation
Globally inspired small plates, dinner and weekend brunch establish daily relevance.
Beverage leadership
Premium alcoholic and zero-proof cocktails build identity and social relevance.
Rooftop advantage
Sunset service and curated music create a scarce, marketable East End amenity.
Designed for this address
A visible, property-integrated destination.
Restrained signage, warm architectural lighting and active frontage create a premium arrival without imposing a nightclub identity on the development.
- Visible identityA memorable hospitality anchor within East End Market.
- Daily activationDining and cocktail service extend activity beyond office hours.
- Neighboring benefitGuest traffic and dwell time support cross-visitation.
The main-floor experience
Compact by design. Rich in occasion.
The approximately 2,215 SF main level is engineered as the daily revenue anchor, balancing dining, lounge seating, a signature bar, a compact performance zone and disciplined back-of-house flow.
Operational clarity
Every zone has a commercial role.
The long, narrow geometry is organized around a legible guest path and efficient service spine—from arrival and seating to bar, pass, kitchen and guest amenities.
Front of houseDining, lounge and bar seating.
Service spineFast handoffs and disciplined movement.
Back of houseCompact, controlled production.
Conceptual visualization. Final layout, capacities and construction remain subject to field verification, landlord approval, code review and professional design.
The rooftop advantage
East End’s differentiated social layer.
A balanced mix of dining tables and lounge groupings supports sunset cocktails, weekend brunch and carefully curated music within the approximate 1,580 SF footprint.
Sunset cocktailsWeekend brunchCurated musicControlled perimeter
A complete hospitality identity
The brand lives in every guest touchpoint.
From the first cocktail to the final check presentation, the visual system reinforces quality, consistency and the global-fusion point of view.
Operating rhythm
One venue. Multiple demand engines.
Programming is designed to build repeat traffic without allowing entertainment to overtake the restaurant-and-lounge identity.
Neighborhood day
Brunch and lunch utility with an intentionally early close.
Social Table
Dates, groups and a relaxed evening transition.
Fusion Discovery
Rotating regional chef and cocktail features.
East End Social
After-work dining, sunset rooftop and curated music.
Fusion Fridays
Dinner, celebrations, rooftop service and a focused late menu.
Brunch to night
The strongest all-day activation across both levels.
Signature brunch
Brunch, dinner and a relaxed early-evening social service.
The 10 p.m. transition
Restaurant to lounge—not restaurant to nightclub.
The room becomes more social after dinner while remaining controlled, hospitable and food-supported.
Lighting softens, table settings simplify and music energy shifts toward the rooftop within landlord-approved standards. A focused late menu remains available, while reservations, capacity, age verification, security deployment and manager oversight protect the guest experience and the property.
Food remains active
The late period stays tied to the restaurant-and-lounge identity.
Sound stays measured
Placement, volume and rooftop protocols align with lease and code requirements.
Management scales
Hosts, security and bar support respond to reservations, weather and attendance.
Property stewardship
Energy is designed into the experience. Control is designed into the operation.
Fusion approaches sound, capacity, sanitation, security and tenant relations as operating systems—not afterthoughts.
Restaurant-led use
Food credibility remains central across every daypart.
Rooftop protocols
Separate weather, capacity, service, sound and closing procedures.
Guest management
Reservation pacing, verification, incident documentation and manager oversight.
Property care
Documented closing, trash, grease, pest, receiving and delivery controls.
Tenant relations
A direct management contact for ownership and neighboring tenants.
Due diligence
Utilities, exhaust, HVAC, life safety, accessibility, structure, ABC and City approvals.
Why East End Market
The location already has the audience. Fusion gives it another reason to stay.
Close-in neighborhoods, Raleigh’s professional base and East End Market’s developing food, beverage and workplace ecosystem align with an inclusive, occasion-rich hospitality concept.
Residentsrepeat dining + cocktails
Professionalslunch + client occasions
Visitorsbrunch + destination dining
Wellnesslighter fare + zero-proof
Illustrative demand architecture for landlord concept review.
Leadership + execution
Built to execute—not simply to imagine.
Six complementary leaders connect hospitality, culinary, finance, architecture, construction, real estate, analytics and risk under one accountable operating vision.
Joshua Tanoh
Co-founder & General ManagerConcept leadership, financial oversight, investor coordination and operating alignment.
Frank Eshun
Co-founderArchitecture, construction planning, technical diligence and contractor coordination.
Mike Beaufait
Co-founderSite judgment, development execution, vendor accountability and project delivery.
Benedict Gyimah
Co-founderAnalytics, technology, reporting, controls and evidence-based decision support.
Chef Munah Slopadoe-Cambridge
Executive ChefMenu development, kitchen systems, quality, training and global-fusion execution.
Joshua Cambridge
Front-of-House Operations ManagerService standards, bar and floor operations, training and guest experience.
Experience to execute.
Discipline to operate.
Commitment to endure.
Fusion @ East End is designed as a long-term steward of 2020 Progress Court—protecting the asset, communicating clearly and building a destination that strengthens East End Market.