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moody design
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new + notable: Il Carciofo, Chicago
The latest restaurant from Day Off Group and Chef Joe Flamm, Il Carciofo offers up modern Roman fare including pizza, hand-rolled pasta and more in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Flamm, winner of Bravo’s Top Chef season 15, opened his first restaurant, Rose Mary, in 2021 and became Day Off Group’s culinary director in 2022.
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An Art Deco nod Arrives at One Madison Avenue
La Tête d'Or, an upscale steakhouse by French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud has opened in Manhattan’s Midtown South neighborhood.
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Project Profile: Fancypants
All of the fine, none of the fuss.
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Amaya Opens at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Low, romantic lighting and lush, tree-canopied spaces combine the thrills of Las Vegas with the soul of modern Mexican cuisine.
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new + notable: Mr. H, Boston
A modern Chinese restaurant and Shanghainese cocktail lounge in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. The splashy and dramatic space also offers a dedicated kitchen window for those seeking elevated Chinese takeout.
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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 and impressed our judges. This year’s winners did both! Read on to find out how.
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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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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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new and notable: Percy, Boise, Idaho
With a design that centers on authenticity in material and form, Percy serves as the warm heart of Hearth, a 161-unit mixed-used complex in downtown Boise, Idaho.
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Family is the Focal Point at this Soul Food Spot
A family tree blooms on the walls of this Cincinnati soul food restaurant.
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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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Aphotic Debuts in San Francisco
From acclaimed Chef Peter Hemsley, Aphotic draws inspiration from a Greek prefix meaning “without light."
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A World View: Sorella, Oldham, England
An Italian restaurant, inspired by the rustic trattorias of Puglia, hides in a quaint countryside village on the outskirts of Manchester.
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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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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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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.
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A World View: Palocortado Marbella, Spain
An upscale oasis hides in a busy Spanish shopping center.
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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.
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A World View: MAD Bars House, Lviv, Ukraine
Located in the historical center of Lviv, the 13,939-square-foot MAD Bars House spans six stories, offering five bars and restaurants under one roof.
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Atlanta Restaurant Pairs High Style and a Guest-Focused Service Model
Saints + Council, a new tech-enabled, guest-focused restaurant serving chef-driven, seasonal menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, opens in December at the Colony Square in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood.
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Pizza Place Debuts Freshly Designed Space Every Season
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap has created a space that evolves with the seasons.
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Light, Airy — and Moody?
Located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Capitol Riverfront, Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery was inspired by the Urdu word mazedar meaning “the essence.”