Havana’s Mid-Century Style Inspires Rum Bar

: Aug 28, 2025; Newsletters; Design Digest

Havana's Mid-Century Style Inspires Rum Bar

A vibrant Cuban rum bar has taken up residence on the ground floor of a new condo building in Allentown, Penn. Guests are welcomed at a hand-painted to-go window serving espresso and empanadas before entering a vibrant lounge defined by aged cement tiles, patinaed walls and wrought iron detailing.

Bobby Flay to Open 65 Bobby's Burgers Across Canada

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is taking his burger chain international. A new multi-year deal with The Falcon Capital Group will bring 65 Bobby's Burgers locations to Canada.

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Cracker Barrel says nvm to new logo, a look at some sugar-sweet branding and the entire rd+d team wonders how its digital editor will make this newsletter about Taylor Swift. Let's find out!

Saigon Hustle(s) its way Across the Southeast

Houston-born Vietnamese fast-casual brand Saigon Hustle is expanding its national presence.

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An organic farm is the heartbeat of this 21-acre mixed-use community, but the 8,000-square-foot main barn building serves as its seat of commerce. Crafted by San Diego-based Tecture, the barn features a zero-waste full-service restaurant, Haven Farm + Table, an organic brewery and coffee roaster, Harvest Market, a cafe and more.

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Havana's Mid-Century Style Inspires Rum Bar

Bobby Flay to Open 65 Bobby's Burgers Across Canada

bite sized buzz

Saigon Hustle(s) its way Across the Southeast

new + notable