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Fast-casual burger chain?Wahlburgers?entered a new market with the opening of its Cache, Okla. location inside the newly remodeled Comanche Cache Casino.

Southern California-born Nashville #hotchicken brand?Angry Chickz?is planting its first flag in the Northeast. This expansion into Pennsylvania is a significant milestone and positions the brand for continued growth across the U.S.

Have #openkitchens had their day in the sun? They’re still popular, according to restaurant #designers, but there’s been a distinct evolution. #Restaurants are opting to show glimpses into the back of house rather than show off the entire kitchen.

Incredibly proud to share that two Studio Munge projects have been honored at the rd+d Awards! Winner of Best Bar Design, The Vault at Bellagio graces the cover of restaurant development + design magazine. Explore this extraordinary project here: https://lnkd.in/gDpvBc2H. A heartfelt thank you to our client MGM Resorts International and Ari Kastrati for trusting our vision, to our exceptional collaborators and vendors for delivering Design Excellence, and a special shoutout to Gabriel Scott for the stunning bespoke chandelier that truly elevated the space. Cover Photo Credit: Brandon Barré

Tucked behind the Bellagio Resort & Casino’s cashier, The Vault is a 1,700-square-foot #speakeasy that seats up to 53 high rollers and VIPs. The judges felt the team “put a lot of effort into this design and the entry point is incredible.” They also felt the “high #luxury” design “pulls you into the space and it plays to the high-end clientele very well.” See all of the ?? here: https://lnkd.in/g8qK4Nsh Winner Best Bar Design The Vault Speakeasy?at Bellagio Resort & Casino, Las Vegas Owner:?MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas Design Firm:?Studio Munge, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Architecture Firm:?Bergman Walls & Associates, Henderson, Nev. General Contractor:?Team Construction Inc., Paradise, Nev. ?? courtesy of Brandon Barré #rddawards #restaurantdesign #awardwinningdesign

The design goal of Turner’s Cut was?#GildedAge?#luxury, and no detail was spared. The judges liked that “it’s a very curated space” with “bespoke details.” They felt “there’s a strong architectural language” that carries the #experientialdesign from start to finish. See all of the ?? here: https://lnkd.in/g8ybMwF4 Winner Full-Service Restaurant Design (Check Average $50+) Turner’s Cut, Houston Owner:?Berg Hospitality Group, Houston Interior Design:?sensitori, Houston Architect:?Cisneros Design Group, Houston Contractor:?Case & Associates General Contractors Ltd., Houston Lighting:?Martin Sunday Lighting Design, Houston Additional Team Members: StudioChardae, Houston John Friedman Flowers, Houston Finch Creative, Houston RRW Associates Procurement, Houston ?? by Andy Phan, courtesy of sensitori #rddawards #restaurantdesign #awardwinningdesign

Captain D's signs a 20-unit #franchise agreement for the United Kingdom. The agreement will introduce Captain D's signature #seafood offerings to Europe, starting with the first #restaurant in the London area in 2025. https://lnkd.in/gnz2aFCt

Layne's Chicken Fingers enters Utah with the opening of its Clearfield location. The chicken finger #franchise currently has 20 restaurants open across the U.S. and another 226 sold. https://lnkd.in/gAYCZHw4

rd+d exists to share projects, examples and stories that #educate and #inspire. When the rd+d awards were launched nine years ago, our team wanted to highlight the projects that made readers proud and impressed our judges. This year’s winners did both! Read on to find out how. #restaurantdesign #awards #rddawards #foodservice #hospitality #designawards #awardwinningdesign https://lnkd.in/gvQmzY5R