If there’s one cuisine that exemplifies fast casual, it’s Mexican. There’s Chipotle, Qdoba, Salsarita’s, Baja Fresh, Freebirds and at least half a dozen more solid

Street food is often the purest expression of a culture’s culinary heart and soul, and it’s just that type of authentic experience that the founders of Hawkers Asian

This fast-casual deli concept redesigned its prototype to emphasize connections to communities, hospitality and elevated food.

Creative ceiling treatments and high-impact design complement the polished-casual, chef-driven Mediterranean dining at this Raleigh, N.C., restaurant situated in the

One of the most popular new restaurants on the Washington, D.C. dining scene is Maydan, which offers food from Northern Africa, the

Recognizing demographic realities, this retro diner chain is moving beyond its 1940s design to the broader appeal of the late ’50s and early ’60s.

The opportunity to snag a spot in a prime urban waterfront redevelopment project doesn’t come along every day. When one did, Washington, D.C.-based ...

This polished-casual concept is tossing aside the stiff feel of traditional steakhouses in search of openness and energy and a young customer base.

Comfortable, Modern Design on Fire

This BBQ chain made its first move outside of Florida by turning an old firehouse in Atlanta into a restaurant.

Justin Cucci really didn’t want to do another restaurant. He and his team at Edible Beats had already developed four Denver hot spots, each a unique concept and all

Moving a flagship location while at the same time introducing a bold new look isn’t without stress for the team involved or without risk for the concept. But when that

Any concept with with the staying power to last 27 years is going to experience some ups and downs. Fazoli’s, an

Needing to keep its base of affluent, in-the-know guests coming back, this entertainment concept has rolled out its second new design in less than 10

This better-burger chain has introduced a new prototype to emphasize food quality and its 21 burger recipes.

Many a great restaurant concept idea is hatched over drinks. In the case of Eberly, a contemporary

Three handcrafted drumheads, evoking the spirit of traditional Native American tribal drums, line the back bar wall and help to convey the

Competition for the dining dollar is fiercer than ever. High-quality options are available from a multitude of restaurants; grocery stores have entered the

Finding restaurants with large, comfortable alfresco dining spaces in New York City is no small task. So when word leaked that La

When Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken launched its franchise program in 2009, the company