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Three decades after opening its doors on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, where Oak Street meets the lake, award-winning chef Tony Mantuano's legendary fine dining restaurant, Spiaggia, completed its first major refresh.

Quick, creative conversion takes tired burger joint to casual Mexican hot spot.

Orlando-based Earl of Sandwich opened its 28th restaurant in St. Petersburg, Fla., debuting a comprehensive new platform designed to facilitate aggressive franchise growth. 

While the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) postponed the release of LEED v4 last year due to a delayed ratification process, the standard will take full effect in June 2015.

Flexible, artistic digital displays are transforming interiors.

Multiple factors go into flooring selection — aesthetics, durability and cost among them. But if safety doesn't get equal consideration you're putting employees, guests and your brand at risk. 

Peet's Coffee & Tea is one of those brands that nurture strong emotional connections with their fans — in the case of Peet's, called Peetnicks. It's quirky, quality-focused, eclectic and has always had decidedly nonchain sensibilities.