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Small Footprint, Big Impact

Little by little, restaurants have been getting smaller. Partly a function of rising costs and partly due to consumers’ drift away from on-premises dining, it’s a trend that forces operators and designers alike to sharpen their focus and up their game.

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.

 Sound control is often overlooked in design and can be costly to rectify.

Based in San Diego, Better Buzz Coffee is an emerging chain that eschews the warm wood tones and aesthetic that the largest players in the coffee space embrace. Two recent locations showcase the brand’s light and bright vibe that’s designed to fully embrace social media aesthetics.

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.

Sartoria Lamberti is an Italian restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Moscow where fashion and food go hand in hand.