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Project Profile: Otra Vez, New Orleans
- Design
- Dana Tanyeri
When principals at real estate development firm The Domain Companies went looking for a restaurant concept to anchor The Standard, a new 15-story, $80-million luxury condo project in New Orleans’ mixed-use South Market District development, they cast a wide net.
A World View: Kailo, London
- Design
- The Editors
Melding luxury and sustainability, London agency FormRoom developed the concept and design for Kailo.
Five Things to Know About Marketplace Fast Casual
- Development
- The Editors
A new report from Chicago-based market research firm Y-Pulse explores the emergence of a new segment in the fast-casual restaurant sector. Insight from more than 5,000 consumers surveyed in multiple consumer studies as well as the expert opinions of culinary professionals were used to identify the rise of “marketplace fast casual,” a fresh step forward for the fast-casual segment driven by the demands of younger consumers and shaped by the popularity of farmers markets and food halls.
Upscale Diner Reimagines a Classic Style
- Design
- The Editors
An iconic, defunct landmark in Southampton, N.Y., has been reimaged.
Once the Princess Diner, the new Silver Lining Diner both modernizes and upscales the traditional diner experience with year-round seasonal fare and local sourcing.
Trend: Art in Restaurants
- Design
- Amanda Baltazar
Artwork in restaurants is often an afterthought, added to finish off the space or provide a local flair, but for some restaurants, art is part of the central vision for the space, included in plans from the beginning and as integral to the ambience as the food and furniture.
Is Third-Party Delivery Working for You — Or Are You Working for It?
- Development
- Sterling Douglass, Founder and CEO, Chowly
Technology is clearly changing the face of the restaurant industry, and operators must decide how to implement new technology to keep up. However, it is key for restaurants to learn how to do so efficiently so as to keep costs low and prevent operational complexity. One of the areas where this is the most essential is the implementation of third-party delivery technology.