The centerpiece of EVO is the open kitchen and bar.

Crews work to get EVO, the restaurant coming to Hyatt Place in the Old Port ready for opening on Sunday June 7. This photo shows the dining counter that wraps around the dramatic glass walls.

From left: Chef de cuisine Matt Ginn, executive chef Brandon Hicks and owner Casey Prentice at EVO, the restaurant coming to the Hyatt Place in the Old Port.

View from the mezzanine at EVO, which was designed to take advantage of the glass walls on two sides of the restaurant.

The crenelated glass walls at EVO provided a design challenge but add drama to the space.