Category: Restaurants

October 23, 2023

Providence, a sustainable fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles, has revealed a new look. Envisioned by locally based Bells + Whistles, the interior design is a multisensory experience that draws from two-Michelin starred chef and owner Michael Cimarusti’s ability to […]

October 20, 2023

A number of discussions at this year’s Advertising Week New York conference revolved around how marketers can build consumer trust and loyalty for their brands. DoorDash CMO Kofi Amoo-Gottfried at a Thursday session reminded attendees that such strategies are more […]

September 21, 2023

In the bustling restaurant industry, it’s no longer just about how great your food is. As a restaurant manager, you need to stay on top of rapidly evolving restaurant technology trends to streamline your operations and increase sales and revenue. […]

September 7, 2023

In her native South Korea, Ellia Park’s childhood was brightened by the feasts prepared by her mother and grandmother, which were “marked by freshly cooked rice and carefully made guk and banchan, alongside a protein such as just-grilled fish,” she […]

September 6, 2023

The Culinary Union — which comprises the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 — is the largest chapter of hospitality guild Unite Here, representing 60,000 workers in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. Its members include guest […]

August 9, 2023

This restaurant model was designed in response to Taco Bell’s operational challenges, Mezvinsky said. At the brand’s traditional stores, customers and delivery drivers generally pick up orders in the dining room when it is open, except during the late-night daypart, […]

July 28, 2023

The nod to a vintage mascot — and the operations and marketing muscle of the Golden Arches — could help CosMc stand out in the competitive QSR market. On the company’s earnings call, Kempczinski attributed strong marketing performance to increased […]

July 27, 2023

Shoo Shoo, a Mediterranean restaurant in Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood, has expanded its offerings with an underground speakeasy bar. The space was crafted by Israeli designer Meir Guri, who also envisioned the main dining area, which debuted in 2018. Much more […]

July 7, 2023

Owner Pablo Sartori and partners David and Frank Stork have brought a second location of Negroni—an international chain that is expanding outside of South America—to the U.S. in Los Angeles. The negroni and sushi lounge’s West 3rd Street location follows […]

June 30, 2023

As Taco Bell CEO, Tresvant will report to Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs and have “global responsibility for driving Taco Bell’s growth strategies, franchise operations and overall performance,” according to the press release. In the global chief brand and strategy […]

May 25, 2023

Described as a “restaurant that revolves around a bar,” Shanghai Love Brewing Co. has unveiled a flagship location in Shanghai, China that pays homage to the beer brand’s legacy. The nearly 1,300-square-foot space evokes a nostalgic, retro-inspired flair through design […]

May 22, 2023

Rockwell Group has completed its design for Carlotto, the second New York restaurant from Canada-based Toptable Group. Located next door to sister eatery Oceans, the new Italian concept pays homage to the matriarch of the owner’s family and their enduring […]

May 19, 2023

Restaurant365 offers software that it says can help consolidate restaurant tech stacks by bringing accounting, payroll and operational tools into a single suite of technology. Restaurant365 has steadily grown over several funding rounds and acquired Compeat, a restaurant management platform, […]

May 11, 2023

The team behind New York’s Michelin-starred Musket Room has expanded their presence with Raf’s, a European-style dining room and bakery in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan. Housed within a century-old storefront on Elizabeth Street, the concept evokes both Italian and […]

April 17, 2023

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio has unveiled the redesign of its indoor-outdoor restaurant, Zocca Cuisine d’Italia. Designed by Dallas-based studio Waldrop + Nichols, the overhauled venue pays homage to Italy while also honoring the hotel’s position on the city’s iconic […]

April 14, 2023

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Dean Phillips (D-MN), who crafted the Restaurant Revitalization Fund legislation, have a new federal proposal to aid struggling restaurateurs. On Thursday, the congressmen introduced the Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit to help the roughly 200,000 operators […]

April 12, 2023

Design studio Meyer Davis has transformed a trio of Charleston townhouses into new dining destination Sorelle. The multi-level concept embodies lowcountry charm through a contemporary lens, while weaving an opulent homage to Italy across its range of spaces. “The Meyer […]

April 6, 2023

The shuttering of regional U.S. field offices appears to be related to the chain’s Accelerating the Arches 2.0 initiative, which includes restructuring to increase McDonald’s efficiency. That program has necessitated job cuts, ahead of which McDonald’s sent home its corporate […]

March 30, 2023

The restaurant industry has traditionally been slow to adopt technology and innovative digital solutions. But in 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic instability that spilled into 2022 – and now the anticipated recession in 2023 – changed that […]

March 24, 2023

Plant-based restaurant PLANTA has unveiled its latest location in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Like its predecessors, the eatery evokes a handcrafted aesthetic complete with natural materials, earth tones and textures, and abundant greenery. Designed by ICRAVE, the new PLANTA […]