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Based in Columbus, Ohio, BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG) has two main concepts. BRAVO Cucina Italiana which has a Roman Ruins-inspired design; and BRIO Tuscan Grille, which has a more traditional Tuscan-inspired aesthetic.

Though it’s got nearly 70 locations in two countries, Earls Kitchen + Bar doesn’t consider itself a chain. Instead, this polished-casual operation thinks of itself as “a collection of individually compelling restaurants,” offering guests a relaxed, yet casually sophisticated experience, says Managing Director of Design Wendy Tait.

Victor Restaurant, nestled inside Toronto’s Le Germain Hotel, reopened after an extensive renovation. 

Shula’s Restaurants opened its newest Shula’s Steak House location and debuted its latest prototype in Gainesville, Fla., in the lobby of the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center.

Some restaurant concepts that captured Baby Boomers and GenXers are having trouble attracting Millennials and younger patrons.

After debuting its new prototype at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago-based fast-casual Burrito Beach has redesigned its Ogilvie Transportation Center location.

Located just steps from the Boston Landing commuter rail station, Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar is a new full-service establishment that offers a mix of classic and modern New England cuisine.

Forget the tepid stereotypes; they’ve become lively local hot spots.