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Taking cues from its past, Union Station Hotel Nashville underwent a recent major renovation that transformed accommodations and included a new bar and restaurant concept, Carter’s, that blurs the lines between the restaurant and the lobby.

Starbucks opened its first store in Jamaica and entered its 76th market globally.

While editing this issue and reviewing its key themes and aesthetics, I kept thinking, “Oh, I love this! This is one of my favorite things!” And while I’m not handing out cars, I do feel a little like Oprah since I’m sharing My Favorite Things.

Animal-themed cafes continue to grow in popularity across the globe, as part of an overall trend in immersive experience spaces and restaurants. 

Designed by David Collins Studio, Ella Canta is a 4,400-square-foot Mexican restaurant from Chef Martha Ortiz. 

The tiki phenomenon first took root in the United States in the 1930s with the opening of the legendary Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic’s restaurants in California. 

Choosing the right one makes all the difference.

Customers aren’t the only ones embracing game-changing new technologies in restaurant spaces.