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luxe
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Project Profile: Fancypants
All of the fine, none of the fuss.
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Raising the Bar
Bars are often the heartbeat of a restaurant. They can be the reason some guests visit in the first place and can often be the place they linger after a meal.
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A Family-Friendly Pizza Joint, but Make it Luxe
Throughout all five of its locations, Homegrown Tap & Dough combines a cozy ski-lodge-inspired atmosphere with elevated casual dining. After three years in development, the Parker location
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What’s Moving the Needle on Restaurant Design Projects?
What's working for our readers right now? The classics.
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2025 Award Winners
rd+d exists to share projects, examples and stories that educate and inspire. When the rd+d awards were launched nine years ago, our team wanted to highlight the projects that made readers proud
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Elevated Asian Dining
Upscale finishes, subtle Eastern nuances, a focus on color and texture, and simple elegance put the focus on Asian cuisines while still satisfying an American eye.
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New Restaurant Pays Homage to Grand Central
Grand Brasserie pays homage to Vanderbilt Hall's historic architecture, blending the historical grandeur of New York City’s Grand Central terminal with a fresh, contemporary atmosphere.
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Italian Travel at the Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach
Mirabella restaurant in the Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach has a strong sense of place but in this case it’s not Miami Beach but coastal southern Italy, especially Positano, the designers hoped
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new + notable: Pandan, Chicago
The cocktail lounge offers expansive views of the city skyline from its luxe interior.
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Sustainable Farm and Distillery Offers Luxe Guest Experience
Klocke Estate, a 160-acre sustainable farm, brandy distillery, and restaurant nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley has opened.
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Project Profile: Truluck’s
This high-end seafood concept is wowing guests with a prototype that’s full of life and energy.
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R House Celebrates 10 Years of Miami Flair
Since opening its doors in 2014, R House has become a local landmark in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. R House is toasting 10 years in business by
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A World View: NAC, Doha, Qatar
NAC Doha’s interior embraces a timeless, engaging and inviting feel that encapsulates the social and stylish environment associated with Parisian bistros.
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new + notable: Cocody, Houston
French fine-dining restaurant Cocody dazzles with a glitzy space that seats approximately 170 across 7,000 square feet, including an outdoor courtyard.
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Modern Coastal, with a Warm Southern Accent
Conversion of a 3,360-square-foot space into Joyce, whose menu showcases modern takes on Southern-style seafood, was quick.
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A World View: Nazcaa, Dubai
Located on the 12th floor of the Address Fountain Views Hotel in Dubai, Nazcaa offers a unique take on Nikkei gastronomy, the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavors.
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Astronomy Meets Alchemy at this London Bar
The Alchemist’s renovated Victoria location is the latest to invest in the brand’s “celestial redesign.”
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A Classic Jewish Deli, Florida-Style
Hi Hospitality Group pays homage to both the authentic cuisine and the unique experience treasured by fans of classic New York delis.
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Bar Design, Done Right
Bars are often the centerpiece of restaurants and serve as a draw to patrons. Savvy designers are highlighting bars, where appropriate, while also making them functional and effective.
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Fun and Mischief Abound in this Hotel Restaurant
Masti, a Hindi word that loosely translates to “fun and mischief,’” is a new restaurant that offers Indian-inspired global cuisine to guests of The Dubai Edition Hotel, located in Dubai.
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Massive Entertainment Space Opens in Historic Charleston
A multi-tiered dining and entertainment space has just entered the historic downtown Charleston market. Here's a look inside.
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A World View: Beefbar, Milan, Italy
Beefbar, a glamorous meat-focused fine-dining chain with outposts across the globe, opened its first location in Milan, Italy.
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$20 Million Restaurant Debuts on the Las Vegas Strip
Set four stories above the Las Vegas Strip, Ocean Prime has officially opened its 18th U.S. location.
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Aphotic Debuts in San Francisco
From acclaimed Chef Peter Hemsley, Aphotic draws inspiration from a Greek prefix meaning “without light."
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This Houston Restaurant Fuses Familiarity and Modernity
The designer layered Latin American, Lebanese, and Mediterranean textures and art over classic midcentury materials and colors to create an intimate and cozy space.
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D.C. Gin Bar Crafts more than Cocktails
An intimate cocktail bar hides in the heart of Capitol Hill
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Packing a Punch in Restaurant Design
Designers are challenged to work their magic in ways that pack a visual punch, generating buzz and further enhancing the guest experience with aesthetics that surprise and delight.
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The Fed Pays Homage to Boston Landmark
A renovation at this historic Boston landmark led to a moody hotel bar that was inspired by classic 1920s gentleman’s clubs.
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2023 Award Winners
There’s plenty to celebrate as the restaurant community continues to rebuild and apply important lessons learned over the last several years of upheaval.
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A World View: Burnt Ends, Dempsey, Singapore
Consistently ranked on the list of The World’s 50 Best Asian Restaurants, Burnt Ends, relocated from Chinatown to Dempsey,
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