September 24, 2015
New D.C. Area Brewery Showcases Industrial Farmhouse Design
At the new 3 Stars Brewing Company and tasting room in Takoma Park, Md., architecture and design firm Studio3877 brought an “urban farmhouse” approach to the space.
Restaurant Catering Sales Increase, Technomic Reports
Catering sales at restaurants are way up, according to a just-released study by Technomic. Sales for both consumer social catering occasions and business catering — meaning drop-off catering platters at office buildings and other business-related locations — has increased 20 percent, to a whopping $52.3 billion since 2012.
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Rusty Taco Changes Name to R Taco
Rusty Taco, the casual taco chain invested in by Buffalo Wild Wings last year, has changed its name to R Taco as a way to broaden its appeal amidst new expansion plans, execs announced.
Restaurant-Market Hybrids
Why have restaurant-market hybrids become such a rising trend? It’s simple math, really. When well designed, the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Restaurants that incorporate one or more retail food sections enjoy several advantages. However, guiding customers through the experience requires design elements such as traffic patterns, materials and finishes.
Labriola Team Opens First Pizza Barra In Suburban Chicago
Baker and restaurateur Rich Labriola of Labriola Bakery Café & Ristorante teamed up with veteran Chicago Chef Chris Macchia to open Pizza Barra in Oak Brook, Ill., in the same Promenade just steps away from the original restaurant.
Restaurant Development Pros on the Go
Another Broken Egg, Beaufurn, Captain D’s and The Krystal Company are among the companies with personnel news to share.
Taco Bell Introduces New “Cantina” Design
The new Taco Bell Cantina drops drive-thru for alcohol service and an open kitchen to create a new experience in urban markets. The first of these restaurants opened in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood this month where it also serves alcohol alongside the brand’s signature items. The second Taco Bell Cantina will open in San Francisco.
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