Design
- Design
- Toby Weber
With its new flagship location in Tampa, Fla., the chain is embracing the opposite of what guests expect. Brighter lighting, lighter tones and a variety of experiences under one roof is just some of what they offer.
- Design
- Peter Fabris
The steakhouse, a distinctive market segment, has been traditionally defined as a formal, somewhat dimly lit, white-tablecloth venue suitable for business meetings and celebrations. Some restaurateurs have turned that concept on its head.
- Design
- Amanda Baltazar
When bars are done well, they encourage guests to arrive early for dinner to have a drink or to linger afterwards.
- Design
- The Editors
Automation is the top trend in restaurant restroom design, according to 61% of rd+d readers surveyed in August. That means fewer touchpoints and automating everything — from auto-flush toilets to sinks and hand dryers.
- Design
- The Editors
Steakhouses have been evolving for some time, deemphasizing formality and dark and brooding interiors in favor of a lighter, brighter and less fussy overall design.
- Design
- The Editors
Bars are undergoing an evolution, and restaurant designers are leading the way. 58% of rd+d readers say that the top trend in bar design for 2025 is “nostalgic” — but not gritty; think retro but with $15 cocktails and mocktails.
