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BRING BACK THE 20 SEAT BISTRO

Culinary Cues

There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef. There was little waste since managing twenty seats was much easier than trying to fill expansive dining rooms with a turn or two on busy nights.

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Inside a Chef-Designer Collab

Modern Restaurant Management

A restaurant’s design is a guest’s first impression, setting the stage for the experience to come. When creating an elevated dining space, it’s critical for there to be a meeting of the minds between the chef and designer that culminates in a setting that is reflective of the chef’s vision and taste.

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2022 Restaurant Design Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Having been in the hospitality design industry for over a decade I have seen many popular interior design trends come and go. As we enter the new year here are a few design trends I believe more restaurants will utilize in the future. Use Design to Excite the Senses. Design Development from COVID.

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Modern Restaurant Design Trends Shaping the Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

While there’s no crystal clear direction for the industry in 2022, there are restaurant design trends that could help shape the food and beverage scene for the better. The increase in online ordering is changing the way designers view restaurant layouts and floor plans. Takeout is Taking Over. Long Live the Community Table.

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant design, kitchens, and the dining customer experience has been changing over the past few years and with the COVID pandemic, it may be changing again. Some trending concepts over the past several years have included more open seating, high ceilings, and exposed structure concepts. With the current climate of the U.S.,

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Design Inspired by Japanese Sensibilities

Modern Restaurant Management

The name comes from the Japanese equivalent of the Rock, Paper, Scissors game and the space combines natural elements, fluid design lines, and Japanese precision throughout. The space features hanging lantern pendant lights, wooden wishbone chairs, and bouclé knit and leather banquettes, all custom-designed. “We

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Designing a Next-Gen Teaching Facility

Modern Restaurant Management

Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders. The client was an integral part of the design process from the very early stages until the final close out. We also prepared a formal Schematic Design presentation for approval.

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