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new + notable: Mr. H, Boston
A modern Chinese restaurant and Shanghainese cocktail lounge in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. The splashy and dramatic space also offers a dedicated kitchen window for those seeking elevated Chinese takeout.
bite-sized buzz for February 2025
Looking for some last-minute Valentine's Day plans? White Castle offers tableside dining and the MGM Grand seeks to reinvent Netflix + chill. As for where our editors will be? Patiently awaiting a newly franchised cat cafe, of course.
Fly, Angry Chickz, Fly
Southern California-born Nashville hot chicken brand Angry Chickz flies all the way to Pennsylvania.
Jason's Deli Debuts New Restaurant Prototype
The new look and format of the deli-restaurant chain enhances the customer experience while staying true to its roots.
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Whimsy Abounds at Swingers Las Vegas
A whimsical and unexpected eatertainment space opens in Las Vegas.
Meltwich Opens First U.S. Location
Meltwich Food Co. opened its first location in the United States.
Modern Texas Vibes, Complete with Party Barn
Haywire Houston, which opened in June of this year, has added a private event space the restaurant has dubbed the Party Barn.
St. Regis Hotels Partners with Luxury Italian Porcelain Brand
Two luxury brands have partnered to bring Cafe Ginori back to its Italian roots.Fresh Designs
Project Profile: Pokeworks
This fast-casual concept is cutting costs and construction time with a new value-engineered prototype.
What’s Moving the Needle on Restaurant Design Projects?
What's working for our readers right now? The classics.
Form Meets Function
bite-sized buzz for February 2025
Looking for some last-minute Valentine's Day plans? White Castle offers tableside dining and the MGM Grand seeks to reinvent Netflix + chill. As for where our editors will be? Patiently awaiting a newly franchised cat cafe, of course.
Project Profile: Pokeworks
This fast-casual concept is cutting costs and construction time with a new value-engineered prototype.
Get Granular: Mobile Order Pickup Stations
Mobile ordering has become more commonplace in hotels, colleges and universities, country clubs and even healthcare and B&I operations.
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