CT Based Elm Street Diner’s Expansion Leverages Social Media and Creative Comfort Foods to Defy Industry Challenges... Elm Street Diner’s co-owner, John Moshos, has always been passionate about pushing the boundaries of classic comfort foods. His inventive takes on diner classics have made the restaurant a hit online, especially on Instagram and?TikTok, where playful images of Nutella-covered French toast and towering milkshakes have captivated an audience of hundreds of thousands. Elm Street’s distinct approach is grounded in the idea that unique, visually exciting foods not only create memorable dining experiences but also serve as powerful, shareable content. “In the restaurant world today, it’s no longer just about what’s on the plate,” Moshos explained. “It’s about the total experience, and social media amplifies that in a way we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago.” The Norwalk location is more than just an extension of Elm Street’s menu—it’s a carefully crafted space designed to embody the diner’s lively spirit. For this undertaking, Moshos enlisted the help of his long-time friend and designer Tommy Capobianco, whose extensive experience with restaurant design made him the ideal collaborator. Capobianco’s firm,?HAFSCO, designed both the customer-facing dining area and the bustling back-of-house kitchen with a focus on creating seamless workflow and visual appeal. #restaurantindustry #kitchendesign #socialmedia #comfortfood
