December 22, 2015
Farm Bar Showcases Farm-To-Table Design in Chicago
Farmheads, the growing hospitality collective responsible for hyper-local, farm-fare concepts Farmhouse Chicago and Farmhouse Evanston, opened Farm Bar, a “little sister” concept in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Revamps Packaging
In many instances, a new restaurant design prompts the operator to update its packaging. But Tropical Smoothie plans to turn this process upside down.
Private Equity Firm TPG Growth Acquires Taco Bueno
Private equity firm TPG Growth has acquired Taco Bueno, a Tex-Mex quick-serve based in Farmers Branch, Texas.
Spanish-Inspired Estrellón Shines Bright
Chef Tory Miller, the James Beard Foundation’s 2012 Best Chef–Midwest, has added another star to his constellation of concepts in Madison, Wis. His fourth restaurant, Estrellón, opened in late summer, bringing a menu of tapas, small plates, charcuterie and paella to the city’s downtown in a comfortably sophisticated space.
The Johnson Studio Partners with Design Firm COOPER CARRY
Restaurant design firm The Johnson Studio and COOPER CARRY, a hotel design group, announced they will join forces, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Both firms will continue to work with their existing clients while partnering up to bring a wider group of architects and designers to new projects.
La Madeleine Expands to University of Kentucky Campus
Following the path of other chain restaurants that are expanding by adding units in non-traditional locations, bakery-café concept la Madeleine Country French Café opened its latest restaurant at the University of Kentucky in Lexington last month. |
