The saying goes, the devil is in the details. One glance around Casa Beatnik, our bold transformation an 18th-century pazo into a destination hotel in the heart of Galicia’s wine country, and it’s clear there are many 'devils' who call our casa home.

A soulful integration of luxurious lodging, wine, food, art and design, Casa Beatnik is an idyllic refuge in the heart of Galicia’s wine country. Designed by Maison Bonhomme, Casa Beatnik is a bold transformation of an 18th-century pazo into a destination hotel that offers guests more than seven acres of bespoke bohemian luxury, wellness retreats and inspired hospitality.

“Working with people and that every day is different. You can never predict what will happen, so you have to improvise, which I love.”

Back in 2018, when the Fulton Market District was seemingly monopolizing new hospitality openings, Daniel Alonso — Bonhomme Group’s Founder and Creative Director — had his eyes set on the Chicago River.

Last April, when many of us were content to spend time baking sourdough bread, cleaning out our closets and coupling with our couches, Daniel Alonso, founder and creative director of Bonhomme Group, opted instead to give Black Bull, the first restaurant in his hospitality group, a makeover. After nearly 10 years, the Wicker Park restaurant had a great run, loyal guests and a fantastic team. But Dani and Bonhomme Hospitality Chef/Partner Marcos Campos envisioned a restaurant that was more representative of what is happening in Spain right now.

To fully understand the commitment of Maison Bonhomme, the design and concept studio of Bonhomme Group, to finding the perfect pieces for the venues they create, one merely has to reference the chandeliers at Beatnik West Town.

In Porto’s Atrium, just beyond the wood-burning grill, you’ll see the two beautiful glass-and-stainless steel cabinets perched on the counter. Take a closer look and you’ll see whole turbot and John Dory hanging next to seafood sausages and tuna belly wrapped in seaweed.

In its previous life, Michelin-starred Porto was a mild-mannered neighborhood bank. Functional, sure. Visually exciting? Not so much. These days it’s a much different story at this West Town love letter to the Atlantic coast of Portugal and Spain showcasing wild-caught imported seafood, gourmet tinned seafood and exclusive wines from this delicious corner of the world.