Judging from the restaurant designs up for recognition at Chicago's local Jean Banchet Awards, what we all seem to need right now is aspirational escape.

Those gumball-pink walls. That Sunkist-orange colorblocking. Those shimmery plastic beads. You don’t even need the instantly iconic floral oilcloth tablecloths or the poster of Cindy Crawford to ...

Chipotle Mexican Grill today unveiled what it is calling a new “responsible restaurant design," which uses energy-efficient equipment and systems, and 100% renewable energy from wind and solar power ...

Fast-food chain Wendy’s has unveiled a new global restaurant design called "Global Next Gen" as part of an effort to "deliver more Wendy's to more people with an emphasis on convenience, speed and ...

Following years of sluggish wait times at the drive-through, Atlanta-based fast-food titan Chick-fil-A has devised a new “elevated drive-thru” restaurant design that is expected to hit the Atlanta ...

In the theater world, there’s a saying that no one leaves a show humming the scenery. While it’s true that great performances usually take precedence over set design, the latter can still have a ...

The definition of the restaurant is evolving. Spaces are becoming more creative and efficient as operators cite more multifunctional models as key to maximizing functionality. According to Toast’s ...

Part I: Industry Perspective—The Shift Toward Adaptive Culinary Ecosystems The modern Chinese restaurant is no longer a ...

The mechanical engineers doing project work at a high-profile restaurant specified an air conditioner that needed to be installed 12 inches above the roofline due to its size, making it visible from ...