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Rosa Mexicano Moves into New York’s Empire Hotel
After serving as a fixture for New York theater-goers for four decades, Rosa Mexicano has a new home. The Mexican restaurant, which first opened in 1984, has relocated to the mezzanine level of the iconic Empire Hotel, just steps from its original Lincoln Center location.
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Noble 33 Opens Design-Driven Steakhouse in Kansas City
Developed in collaboration with NFL players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the two-story, 238-seat restaurant combines a contemporary steakhouse program with a design narrative that draws on both the city’s character and the energy of professional sports.
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How Starbucks Is Redefining Its Coffeehouse Culture Through Flagship Stores
Starbucks plans to bring the coffeehouse vibe back into its stores. Here are four flagships that have taken the plunge.
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new + notable: Kase X Noko, Nashville
With design elements that draw inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry of Japan, Kase X Noko’s design offers a multilayered experience that resonates with diners. Designed by The Restaurant Studio, Kase’s 14-seat omakase and four-seat Japanese cocktail bar embodies the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, or finding beauty in imperfections.
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bite-sized buzz for August 2025
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!
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Fab Studio Unveils Art-Driven, Sustainable Design for Garnet in Mumbai
A new restaurant and nightclub opened in the heart of the Andheri neighborhood in Mumbai. The space seamlessly transitions from a serene daytime dining environment to an energetic nightlife destination.
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Peruvian Restaurant Unveils Refreshed Interiors After 17 Years on San Francisco's Waterfront
The new design honors the restaurant's Peruvian heritage and waterfront surroundings with details like a 12-foot-long wicker lighting installation in the shape of a squid.
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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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New Store Design Balances Japanese Aesthetics With Modern Efficiency
Miso Ramen & Poke Bar, a Japanese fast-casual concept founded in 2013 in Sebastian, Fla., debuted a new prototype design in anticipation of a franchising push.
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new + notable: Pippal, Emeryville, Calif.
Pippal is an Indian restaurant at an Emeryville, Calif., mall that exceeds what customers have come to expect from mall food.
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2025 Designers Dish!
Each year, rd+d’s Designers Dish! checks in with a handful of designers from across the country to gather insights on what’s hot, what’s impacting their work and how their thinking around restaurant design continues to evolve.
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Banquet Hall in India Promises Drama and Flexibility
The project blends traditional South Asian design elements with inspiration from Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Jumieka Brings Bold Design to New York in Tribute to Chef’s Roots
Vibrant New York restaurant celebrates its chef’s home country with bold, colorful design.
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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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Giostra Celebrates Refined Immersion
Timeless Italian charm and whimsical nods to vintage carousels await in the Chicago suburbs.
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Boqueria Brings European Modernism to Atlanta
A new tapas restaurant emphasizes the details of this Spanish dining tradition.
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A World View: One8 Commune, Noida, India
The 5,817-square-foot design combines urban sophistication with a Bohemian aesthetic.
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new + notable: Saltie Girl, Boston
Saltie Girl is an expression of restaurateur Kathy Sidell’s lifelong love of the ocean.
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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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Treehouse Inspired Dining in Miami
LunaSol debuts in Miami's art-focused neighborhood, Wynwood. LunaSol is Goat Hospitality Group's newest addition to its growing hospitality portfolio.
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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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A World View: Bon Bouquet Café, Paris
Designed by Between the Walls, a firm based in Ukraine, Bon Bouquet Café sought to push the boundaries of traditional Parisian cafe aesthetics.
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Whimsy Abounds at Swingers Las Vegas
A whimsical and unexpected eatertainment space opens in Las Vegas.
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Modern Texas Vibes, Complete with Party Barn
Haywire Houston, which opened in June of this year, has added a private event space the restaurant has dubbed the Party Barn.
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Ugly Bagel Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Location Inside The Arcade Nashville
Ugly Bagel has opened its first brick-and-mortar location inside the newly renovated historic landmark, The Arcade Nashville.
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A World View: Nama Yoso, Dubai, UAE
Designed by Dubai-based TwentyOne06, Nama Yoso is a contemporary Japanese restaurant helmed by Singaporean Chef Reif Othman.
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new + notable: 1604 Broadway, New York City
1604 Broadway is a new four-level culinary, nightlife and entertainment venue in the heart of Times Square that houses three unique concepts all rooted in Latin music and cuisine.
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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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new + notable: Blue Collar, Miami
Recently reopened after a renovation, Blue Collar is chef/owner Danny Serfer’s love letter to mid-century modern design.
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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 to evoke.