A family-owned legacy brand breathes new life into its 20-year-old restaurant. The result is a welcoming, down-to-earth cantina that imparts a sense of community and
A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including Caribou’s new TikTok dating show, brand milestones and more.
Twin Peaks transforms a former Smokey Bones location into a sportsman’s lodge that reflects the Twin Peaks aesthetic.
Chipotle has entered a new country for the first time in over 10 years. The new location in Kuwait City is the first Chipotle restaurant to feature the company's all-new
Conversion of a 3,360-square-foot space into Joyce, whose menu showcases modern takes on Southern-style seafood, was quick.
The Shearwater Tavern has undergone a luxe and sophisticated renovation that honors its coastal setting and the Bohemian art scene roots of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
A country club in Northern California caters to a younger demographic with a dining renovation that includes the dining room, bar and patio.
With an updated logo and new store design, Pizza Inn gives a nod to the past while embracing the brand’s future.
Bakery-cafe Au Bon Pain revealed a new store design that will be implemented companywide starting in 2023.
Readers of restaurant development + design magazine are almost always opening or remodeling new restaurants. But how many?
Bakery-cafe chain Paris Baguette announced a comprehensive brand redesign that includes an elevated guest experience through every consumer touchpoint
Turning around a concept with a declining store count is never easy.
Penn Station East Coast Subs continues to update the 35-year-old brand with the rollout of its PS 2020 initiative, which includes a restaurant redesign and menu changes
The Plaza Hotel in El Paso has recently been renovated by an El Paso billionaire who sought to celebrate the history and bring it back as a vibrant hotel that
Florida-based Avocado Grill is a farm-to-table tapas style restaurant that features local produce, seafood and more.
Long John Silver’s will open a new flagship location in Louisville, Ky, in March. The in-line endcap unit will serve as a
Ping Pang Pong, a Chinese restaurant inside the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, unveiled a
When Westfield, New Jersey’s Chez Catherine changed hands last October, its new owners decided to take the operation in a
Fogo do Chão renovated its Beverly Hills flagship on La Cienega Blvd.
Tony Roma’sjust reopened its Laredo, Texas, location in the Mall del Norte after an extensive remodel.
The look of an operation should always align with the quality of its food. That simple statement drives plenty of redesigns, including the project recently completed by
As a Mexican casual dining chain based in New England — a region better known for lobster and clam chowder — Margaritas Mexican
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,
Robeks reopened its 10-year-old Ashburn, Va., location with a new design and enhanced fresh juice offerings.
Americana burger chain Johnny Rockets announced that it is focusing its international expansion on Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on breaking ground in Thailand
