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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. 

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. 

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, Singapore.

Local Coffee Shop Offers All Day Elegance 

Gypsy Cup, which started as a traveling cafe, has put down roots in its first brick-and-mortar location in Gilbert, Ariz.

Fogo de Chão Extends the Experience

A new flagship location outside Miami highlights the gaucho and features new ways to enjoy this Brazilian Steakhouse brand.

Garden Level Space is Transformed into Glam and Cheerful Poutinerie

Here’s how designer Jason Longo transformed the garden level of a historic building into a cozy and colorful Parisian-style cafe.

A World View: Palocortado Marbella, Spain

An upscale oasis hides in a busy Spanish shopping center.

This Texas Restaurant asks What If Fine Dining Isn't Dead?

Restaurant development firm What If Syndicate set out to prove that fine dining is alive and well by debuting Monarch in The National, a new 51-story luxury mixed-use residential, hospitality and retail project in downtown Dallas.

A New Experience at P. F. Chang’s

With a new look, this polished-casual chain wants to turn a night out into an immersive experience.

Ruffin’ it in Palm Springs

How Boozehounds morphed from a dog-friendly bar into a full-blown restaurant, lounge and coffee/co-working space that’s comfortable, contemporary, stylish and playful.

Luxe Speakeasy Hides in a San Diego Mall

Destination Dining, Reimagined

Perched on the top floors of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel’s iconic glass tower, MDRD restaurant was conceived with one overriding goal: Create a truly transportive experience.

Design Market: New Orleans

 "Laissez les bon temps rouler," French for let the good times roll – here's what we're seeing in the New Orleans design market.

Supper Club but Make it Luxe

Justin Timberlake and Sam Fox open a destination like no other in Nashville.

Design Market: Chicago

Check out what the Windy City has to offer.

A World View: Maestro Bistrot, Rome

Maestro Bistrot in Rome is located near Opera Theater and at the base of a four-star hotel.

Art Nouveau Brasserie Mixes Modern, Parisian Luxuries

Despite all the hurdles 2020 presented, La Grande Boucherie managed to make a splashy debut in Midtown Manhattan, boasting the biggest year-round outdoor dining area in New York City, among other fineries.

Cowboy Star

Refreshed and Ready to Ride Again

Steak-ing a Claim

Think of a steakhouse. It has dark wood furnishings, deep red, maroon and green upholstery. It maybe doesn’t have cigar smoke wafting around, but it feels as though it does. In fact, it feels like a gentleman’s club from long ago.

Astoria Combines Influences for a High-End Cocktail Experience

Located in Washington, D.C., Astoria is a craft cocktail bar/Sichuan restaurant that opened its doors in the summer of 2019.

Contemporary Elegance on Display in Paris

Estimated to be responsible for 20% of the global caviar market, Petrossian’s latest shop and tasting room in Paris sets a backdrop for memorable experiences served in a setting that exemplifies modern, casual luxury.

Redesign Brings New Shine to Early Hilton Jewell

The Plaza Hotel in El Paso has recently been renovated by an El Paso billionaire who sought to celebrate the history and bring it back as a vibrant hotel that is the centerpiece of downtown.

Art Deco Meets Enchanted Forest in San Diego

Opened last fall but shuttered during the pandemic, Animae in San Diego, Calif., has plans to reopen on July 22.

Duck & Waffle Hong Kong

Located within the International Finance Centre (IFC) mall on the Hong Kong waterfront, Duck & Waffle Hong Kong is an expansion of a popular late-night London eatery designed by CetraRuddy.

Design Market: St. Louis

From a Space-Age-meets-punk-rock burger joint to a veg-forward eatery with an on-site garden, anything goes in The Lou.

Peppervine, Artful in Design, Memorable in Experience

Charlotte, N.C.’s upscale, award-winning dining venue, Peppervine, became an overnight sensation when it opened its doors last March in the city’s SouthPark area. Getting those doors open, however, took time, proving the power of both patience and committed partners in development projects.

Art Deco Resurgence

Luxury Hotel Updates Dining Options with Fresh Designs

California’s Four Seasons Westlake Village hotel recently upgraded three of its foodservice operations. The spaces were all designed by EDG design and are owned by billionaire businessman David Murdock.

Six Restaurant Construction Trends for 2020

Staying relevant in the ultra-competitive hospitality space means creating higher-quality experiences for patrons, according to Maxim Parkhomchuk, VP of construction and executive project manager at LOTT Restaurant Construction in Philadelphia. The LOTT team has collectively built over 400 restaurants throughout the United States since 1992.

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