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Raising the Bar in Customer Experience: The Value in a Design

What are the elements that create the best bar / tavern? There probably is no one right answer to this question as a variety of different examples may pass through your mind. While there is an archetypal successful bar template we can fall back on, it won’t necessarily be the one that is best suited for your venue and location. The right bar design can add value to your business and greatly impact customer satisfaction. Knowing how to best use your available space to appeal to your potential customers is what will help you optimize your business.

Fast Casual Restaurant vs Quick Service Restaurant

While some restaurateurs and chefs stay in tune to the latest trends and concepts in the restaurant business, others create and develop them. The two stalwarts of the American food service industry were always the fast food and fine dining. But now, the rapidly growing fast casual restaurant sector has squeezed itself in. Companies, including many restaurant brands like Chipotle, Panera and Shake Shack are increasingly combining healthy ingredients with fast food services to launch this trend. Though still dwarfed by fast-food competition in sheer numbers, fast-casual chains are growing much faster.

A Look into Different Types of Venus and Commercial Furniture

While not all restaurant and hotel businesses survive, the food/hospitality industry will continue to flourish because people are sociable by nature. We like to go out, meet new people, get away for the weekend, spend time with friends, and enjoy a fun relaxing evening with those who are close to us. Restaurant furniture is one of the most important factors that influence dining experience. Not all venues are the same and nor is the commercial grade furniture.

Chicago Installations we Helped to Furnish

Also known as the Windy City due to it being in a naturally breezy location off the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago has also been called the Second City due to its longstanding history as being America’s second most populous before being taken over by Los Angeles in the mid-20th century. Chicago has long had a thriving culinary scene making it a mecca for world class chefs and ambitious restaurateurs.

Denver Installations

Located high in the Rockies at the edge of the Continental Divide, Denver has come a long way from the gold rush mining town it started off as in the 19th century to the growing metropolis it is today. Situated in an awe-inspiring natural setting with fertile plains to the east and the majestic Rocky Mountains to the west, Denver is a city very connected with nature and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities close to the city such as hiking, rock-climbing, fishing, canoeing, camping and skiing. Cycling is also a popular sport and a great way to get around this very livable city. With so many options for recreational activities, it should come as no surprise Denver was ranked one of the youngest and singles friendly cities in America.

Pilos Street Tacos - Miami Beach

Pilos Tacos is located in the famous Miami Beach neighborhood which is popular with tourists and socialites. It is here you can feel the vibrant pulse of this diverse city. Miami Beach is also known for its historic art deco architecture and has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century. The city has a rich history as a trend-setting center of arts, culture and nightlife, from the world famous nightclubs of the 1950s to the rich cultural life of today's South Beach.

Keeping Your Restaurant Safe During COVID-19

Cleanliness and maintaining good hygiene among staff should always be a top priority for any restaurant owner. This benefits your workers and your patrons, keeping everyone healthy and making people feel safe visiting your establishment. Many states have letter grades from health officials posted in the restaurant’s front window and many customers will avoid any restaurants with less than an “A” rating. Not properly cleaning your restaurant can also leave restaurant owners open to lawsuits if a patron or worker gets food poisoning from unsanitary conditions.

Senior Living Furniture Design Tips

As life span gets longer an ever increasing number of people is choosing to move into senior living facilities. This does not mean however, that they are giving up their independence. On the contrary, most senior living facilities nowadays are geared towards providing a busy, enriching and fulfilling life to those wishing to enjoy their golden years in comfort.

How to Maximize Small Restaurants

You are days away from announcing the grand opening to your new restaurant. You found the perfect location, in a busy downtown area with a lot of foot traffic. The biggest problem you may have is the space you are leasing for your restaurant is really small. The restaurant layout design of your dining room only has enough space for 15 tables, totaling 60 seats. You can still maximize the limited dining space you have and here is how.