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Vocelli Expands its National Footprint
The pizza brand expands into Texas with a new, Texas-sized prototype.
Restaurant Designers Name Biggest Pet Peeves
Most consumer surveys note that poor acoustics and dirty bathrooms are diners’ biggest complaints about restaurant spaces, but what about the designers themselves?
Are Declining Alcohol Sales Affecting Bar Design?
The news of declining alcohol sales made headlines recently — and signals a broader trend related to a rise in nonalcoholic offerings at bars and restaurants. To find out what that means for bar design, restaurant development + design asked readers.
Spring is here! Is Outdoor Dining Still Hot in 2025?
restaurant development + design readers overwhelmingly agreed it’s not going anywhere.
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Form + Function: Designing Pizza Restaurants
No matter the size or type, pizza restaurant designs must focus on essentials such as accommodating takeout and delivery, creating brand distinction, implementing efficient layout and optimizing service.
A Minimalist Oasis at Seattle Convention Center
A warm and natural aesthetic welcomes guests to the signature restaurant space inside the Seattle Convention Center, Bombo Kitchen and Bar.
Starr Restaurants Bets Big on Atlantic City
Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr.
Fresh Designs
Are Declining Alcohol Sales Affecting Bar Design?
The news of declining alcohol sales made headlines recently — and signals a broader trend related to a rise in nonalcoholic offerings at bars and restaurants. To find out what that means for bar design, restaurant development + design asked readers.
Raising the Bar
Bars are often the heartbeat of a restaurant. They can be the reason some guests visit in the first place and can often be the place they linger after a meal.
Form Meets Function
Form + Function: Designing Pizza Restaurants
No matter the size or type, pizza restaurant designs must focus on essentials such as accommodating takeout and delivery, creating brand distinction, implementing efficient layout and optimizing service.
A Minimalist Oasis at Seattle Convention Center
A warm and natural aesthetic welcomes guests to the signature restaurant space inside the Seattle Convention Center, Bombo Kitchen and Bar.
How to Specify Patios and Outdoor Dining Spaces
The beauty of the outdoor dining experience is the connection to nature for customers and, for operators, utilizing the eating establishment’s exterior space for additional seating.
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