Restaurant Design

James Beard 'Outstanding Chef' Rob Rubba on Rethinking Fine Dining

After realizing his chosen college major of art and graphic design wasn’t his calling, Rob Rubba took a summer job with his uncle and fell in love with the culinary world.

Food like steak and pizza on platters atop a white tablecloth.

From Promoter to Restaurateur: Marc Falsetto's Handcrafted Hospitality Expands Across South Florida

By the time Marc Falsetto graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in finance in 2002, he had already made a name for himself as one of the top promoters in Orlando ...

Chefs at Fogo de Chão grilling meat on skewers.

Why Fogo de Chão's Sizzling Model is Sparking Rapid Expansion

The most anticipated moment in dining—and the most fleeting—is the first bite, and one emerging chain has figured out how to capture and repeat that anticipation and reward cycle continuously: Fogo ...

Acclaimed Lazy Betty is Moving to Atlanta's Midtown Neighborhood

Michelin-Starred Chef Shingo Akikuni Opens First Restaurant in Coral Gables

Employee-Owned Rreal Tacos is Ready for Takeoff

After restaurateurs Miguel Hernandez and Damian Otero acquired Rreal Tacos in 2021 from the brand’s founder and namesake, Adrian Villarreal, the duo has been kicki

An interior of French bistro restaurant, Scoundrel.

New French Bistro 'Scoundrel' Debuts in Greenville

Scoundrel: rascal, mischief-maker, life of the party. A scoundrel is disruptive yet charming and effortlessly cool.

'Real Housewives' Star Kandi Burruss Takes On Atlanta's Culinary Scene

Kandi Burruss is a Grammy Award–winning songwriter.

The lit-up interior of an empty restaurant.

The National Restaurant Association Show Announces Lineup of Chef and Mixologist Events

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show—taking place May 20-23, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago—announces its exceptional lineup of celebrated chefs and mixo ...