Development

: Jul 18, 2016; Development; Maureen Slocum

This magazine was designed as a user-driven resource for professionals tasked with developing and designing new restaurants as well as remodels. A big part of fulfilling that mission involves reaching out to our readers and finding ways to be of value to them. With that in mind, we launched our first invitation-only event, Tour the Design Trends, which debuted in Chicago on June 13.

: Jul 17, 2016; Development; Stephanie Aurora Lewis, RA, LEED AP, Contributing Editor

An attractive curb appeal gets passersby to stop and look, draws them into the restaurant and sets up the beginning of a remarkable dining experience. “Curb appeal — it’s what it’s all about. Unless you find a restaurant via Yelp, how else would you find a restaurant?” says Matthew Coates, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, and owner of Coates Design Architects in Seattle, Wash.

: Jul 17, 2016; Development; The Editors

Amy and Clodagh Lawless, from the family behind Chicago’s successful The Gage restaurant, have opened The Dearborn, a massive, urban American tavern spanning 8,000 square feet, at Block 37, a multiuse building in Chicago’s Loop.

Chicago

: Jul 17, 2016; Development; Toby Weber

Founded in 1994 by a pair of firemen brothers, Firehouse Subs has become a major player in the sandwich sector. Starting with its first restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla., the fast-casual operation has grown methodically over the years, placing an emphasis on geographical continuity and product consistency. This approach has helped the chain expand to more than 970 restaurants in 44 states and Puerto Rico.