StarrDesign, Brain Storm Shelter Restaurants partner to Launch Entertainment Complexes
Design firm assists Brainstorm Shelter Restaurants in clarifying and enhancing the Twisted Root and Truck Yard brands to increase value and make them more scalable. Charlotte, NC (Restaurant News Release) starrdesign, the design and architecture…
Will you let tech build or block customer connection?
Veteran restaurant designer and consultant, Steve Starr, brought a lot of heavyweight design experience to his talk recently at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, including his Charlotte, North Carolina agency's experience plotting out…
Pronto by Giada Offers the Feel of its Namesake
Giada De Laurentiis is among a number of celebrity chefs and Food Network personalities to move into the fast-casual restaurant sector. Pronto by Giada opened at Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas last year. Interior design on the project was handled by…
Steve selected and serves as a 2019 RD&D Award Judge
The third annual rd+d awards celebrate our readers’ accomplishments. rd+d strives to be a reader-driven resource, shining the spotlight on best-in-class projects and case studies. The awards highlight and celebrate excellence in the restaurant…
Where Shall We Meet?
Restaurant Development + Design publisher Maureen Slocum addresses the heart and soul behind designing for restaurants, alluding to Steve's appearance at the Foodservice Equipment & Deisgn Global Thought Leadership Summit. Read the full RD+D…
Editor's Letter: Knowing Me, Knowing You
It was a unique event that brought readers of this publication together with readers from our sister publication, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, for two days of TED Talks-style presentations, networking and conversation. The original content…
Designing for a Decreasing Footprint - WEBCAST
Steve joined other industry professionals to talk about maximizing space in minimalist settings for a Restaurant Development + Design webcast. Read more about the panel and watch the recorded webcast here.
Firebirds Energizes with a New Design
The old-school steakhouse has its place. Plenty of occasions call for a more formal experience, something that features the old-school sophistication of low lighting, rich woods and white tablecloths. Elevated still has its place in an increasingly…
How a Multi-Sensory Retail Experience Can Boost Brand Awareness and Sales
While there are many ways to create a multi-sensory experience, Steve Starr of the architecture and design firm Starr Design notes that sound, along with smell and touch, are particularly important for retail stores. The original content of this…
Tales for an Accelerated Culture
Editor in Chief Rebecca Kilbreath talks about the national recognition that rd+d earned by partnering with starrdesign and the value that comes from reader-driven content. Read full restaurant development + design article here.
Labor Pains
With starting wages rising to between $9 and $12 per hour in many states, and as much as $15 per hour in cities such as San Francisco and Seattle, the cost to produce your menu keeps getting more expensive. Twenty-nine states have set higher minimum…
5 reasons why mall shopping is good for your health
Steve weighs in on one of the five ways shopping in a physical retail environment can help lead to a healthier lifestyle for a post in the Daily Herald.