Aug. 19, 2026, 5:14 a.m. ETAs dining out is seen more and more as a luxury, a restaurant's atmosphere can take on greater importance.Where some restaurateurs turn to the the pros, others cobble environments together with their own belongings. Both strategies can yield distinct, memorable places.While the grease-blotted paper bag and the near-bursting Styrofoam clamshell have become crucial and tre…
Dining in style: What goes into designing a restaurant
