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10 Restaurant Design Lessons Chains Can Learn from Indies

With a few bright ideas, chains can add a little something unexpected to delight and entertain guests while still staying true to their brand.

Eclectic, Vibrant and Downright Warholian

new + notable: BONDST, Hudson Yards, New York City

This 7,160-square-foot Japanese restaurant, designed by Jeffrey Beers International offers spectacular views and a serene environment amid the bustling Hudson Yards development.

new + notable: Jaguar Bolera, Raleigh, N.C.

The restaurant's design is informed by a fictional muse, a woman from the 1950s who is artistic, independent and fashionable, and Jaguar Bolero is her home.

new + notable: Toca Madera, Houston

Bold architectural elements combine with warm finishes in handcrafted custom woodwork, velvet upholsteries and intimate lighting to set the scene.

Sustainable Farm and Distillery Offers Luxe Guest Experience

Klocke Estate, a 160-acre sustainable farm, brandy distillery, and restaurant nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley has opened.

Family-Owned Cantina Gets a Bold Refresh

A family-owned legacy brand breathes new life into its 20-year-old restaurant. The result is a welcoming, down-to-earth cantina that imparts a sense of community and family tradition.

B&I Cafe Blurs the Line Between Civilization and Nature

Designers of Gloria Cafe in Kyiv, Ukraine, aimed to create an urban garden on the first floor of a corporate office space.

Sardinian Inspired Restaurant Lands in Chicago

The space was inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes found near owner Benny Siddu’s childhood home in Sardinia.

new + notable: Cocody, Houston

French fine-dining restaurant Cocody dazzles with a glitzy space that seats approximately 170 across 7,000 square feet, including an outdoor courtyard.

new + notable: UMMO, Chicago

This two-story space with a sophisticated downstairs dining room and a loft bar upstairs offers a new take on luxe Italian dining in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.

Cefalù Transports Guests from Suburbia to the Seaside

The space is full of natural light and organic elements with seating that surrounds a 15-foot olive tree.

Art-Filled Cocktail and Oyster Bar Opens in Denver

Warm, textural and welcoming, Traveling Mercies is a new, intimate oyster bar whose design was inspired by the hole-in-the-wall spots chef Caroline Glover seeks out while traveling.

DC Brewery Designed with DeafSpace Guidelines in Mind

Crooked Run Fermentation recently opened the brand's third location near Gallaudet University, a private federally chartered university for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. Here's how the design team developed a modern aesthetic with inclusivity in mind.

Chicago-Based Concept Expands to Milwaukee

Avli opened the doors of its first location in Milwaukee, Wis. this month. The restaurant features two floors of dining space and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Milwaukee River and downtown skyline.

new + notable: Aslin Brewing Company, Pittsburgh

This two-story project spans nearly 13,000 square feet and features a 10-barrel brewhouse, an 18-seat bar, cafe, dining areas and an outdoor patio.

new + notable: Tortazo, New York City

Chef Rick Bayless recently brought his Mexican fast-casual brand from Chicago to Times Square in New York — with some key changes.

Fun and Mischief Abound in this Hotel Restaurant

Masti, a Hindi word that loosely translates to “fun and mischief,’” is a new restaurant that offers Indian-inspired global cuisine to guests of The Dubai Edition Hotel, located in Dubai. 

new + notable: Carmel, Atlanta

Carmel is a new culinary destination in Atlanta that draws inspiration from the shores of California, the Yucatan Peninsula and the Mediterranean coast.

Family is the Focal Point at this Soul Food Spot

A family tree blooms on the walls of this Cincinnati soul food restaurant.

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.

$20 Million Restaurant Debuts on the Las Vegas Strip

Set four stories above the Las Vegas Strip, Ocean Prime has officially opened its 18th U.S. location.

Local Tavern Renovates While Honoring its Historic Roots

Yankee Doodle Tap Room's renovation honors a mural-sized Norman Rockwell painting of Yankee Doodle riding his pony.

Flashy and Fun: This 36-Seat Speakeasy Packs a Punch

Below the lucky cat neon sign in a popular Vietnamese restaurant, patrons find a 36-seat speakeasy with a refined and eclectic vibe.

Aphotic Debuts in San Francisco

From acclaimed Chef Peter Hemsley, Aphotic draws inspiration from a Greek prefix meaning “without light."

This Houston Restaurant Fuses Familiarity and Modernity

The designer layered Latin American, Lebanese, and Mediterranean textures and art over classic midcentury materials and colors to create an intimate and cozy space.

A Vegan Restaurant Designed to Feel Restorative Inside and Out

Wildseed is a health-focused, vegan restaurant that was designed to feel restorative inside and out. The resulting restaurants offer a lively and energetic take on biophilic design.

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. 

D.C. Gin Bar Crafts more than Cocktails

An intimate cocktail bar hides in the heart of Capitol Hill

Riviera Vibes with Pacific Coast Views

This upscale Santa Monica restaurant boasts three open-air patios with Pacific Ocean views for a French-meets-Californian dining experience.