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Nobody Puts Becky in a Corner

The fast-moving world of AI has been a particular interest of mine of late. Last year, I even let ChatGPT take a crack at writing an editor’s letter for this magazine (and the results were rather

Take me Out

New Faces, Old Friends

This month, rd+d takes a look at the New Faces of Fast-Casual — they’re diverse, dynamic and prepared for growth.

Mistakes and Hot Takes

There’s a very cute indie restaurant near my house that is always packed despite having odd hours and some, well, odd design choices.

The AI Revolution Will (Probably) Not Be Televised

News and pop culture is awash in handwringing about artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots.

How to Win an rd+d Award

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and I’m not talking about the holiday season that just passed.

That Gum You Like Is Coming Back in Style

As the world grapples with a post-pandemic life that includes breakthrough infections, labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, it’s easy to feel a little

What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

I’d like to offer you some sage advice about the state of the world.

Don’t Call it a Comeback

When making assignments for any given issue of this magazine there are a variety of elements I can control but many more that I can’t.

The Light at the End of a Year-Long Tunnel

It’s sunny today and the mountain of Midwestern snow that covered my yard is melting. Every day, more people I know are getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

How Numbers Saved My Life

When I think about how I spent most of last year — at my house, working and trying (and failing) to savor some of the downtime caused by the pandemic — it feels like I

Pandemic Adaptations

Like many Gen X adults, I was a latchkey kid. In elementary school, I also won a bunch of “citizenship” awards. What that means in practical terms is that, as an adult, I’m comfortable being

Can’t Touch This

In the two months since I last wrote an editor’s letter, the entire planet has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As I write this, more than 50,000 people have died in the U.S alone.

Ten Takeaways

In each issue of rd+d, you should learn something. Here are some topline takeaways I got from this issue:

Let’s Hang Out

When you do a job for a few years, you learn the seasonal ebb and flow that comes with it. Some days you’ll dread, but luckily for me, those are few and far between. Other days you’ll look

Have you been to Salone del Mobile?

 It’s a question I’ve been asked repeatedly in recent years because it seems everyone in the restaurant design community — indeed, the design community as a whole — goes to this annual

Tech, Trends and the Pursuit of Happiness

If comparison is the thief of joy, then the key to happiness might be found by staying in your own lane. After all, reminding yourself to stay in your own lane is a great way to stay focused on

All About the Benjamins

How do we bring budgets down? How do we manage tight budgets? What was the budget? Did they meet the budget? How did they meet the budget? How does that restaurant look so amazing with that

The First Issue of Restaurant Development + Design

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Restaurant Development + Design — the first publication to speak to those professionals that buy, recommend or specify products and services