Product Description

Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of restaurant design

Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition approaches the design of restaurants as a process that begins with a solid understanding of interdependent systems. From the main guest entrance to the rear loading dock, this exemplary resource examines how each of these components functions, both on its own terms and in relation to other components. It explores the different ways in which excellent design optimizes both operational efficiency and the pleasure of the dining experience.

Responding to recent market trends, this Second Edition covers the design of theme restaurants, display kitchens, cafeteria foodservice, creative dining concepts, and more. It views restaurant design through the eyes of both customers and management, and it offers helpful insights on restaurant design psychology.

Outstanding features of Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition include:

• More than 35 all-new case studies of innovative and traditional restaurant designs
• Interviews with leading designers, architects, and restaurant owners on how they achieve a successful restaurant design
• Expanded coverage of back-of-the-house design issues and solutions
• More than 200 illustrations, including a 16-page color insert

An indispensable resource for interior designers, architects, and facility planners as well as restaurant owners and managers, Successful Restaurant Design also provides excellent professional preparation for students in these disciplines.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #180252 in Books
• Published on: 2001-02-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

Review
"If ever there was a one-stop shopping source for restaurant planning knowledge, the book Successful Restaurant Design may be it." (Food Service Equipment Reports, April 2003)

From the Back Cover
Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of restaurant design

Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition approaches the design of restaurants as a process that begins with a solid understanding of interdependent systems. From the main guest entrance to the rear loading dock, this exemplary resource examines how each of these components functions, both on its own terms and in relation to other components. It explores the different ways in which excellent design optimizes both operational efficiency and the pleasure of the dining experience.

Responding to recent market trends, this Second Edition covers the design of theme restaurants, display kitchens, cafeteria foodservice, creative dining concepts, and more. It views restaurant design through the eyes of both customers and management, and it offers helpful insights on restaurant design psychology.

Outstanding features of Successful Restaurant Design, Second Edition include:
* More than 35 all-new case studies of innovative and traditional restaurant designs
* Interviews with leading designers, architects, and restaurant owners on how they achieve a successful restaurant design
* Expanded coverage of back-of-the-house design issues and solutions
* More than 200 illustrations, including a 16-page color insert

An indispensable resource for interior designers, architects, and facility planners as well as restaurant owners and managers, Successful Restaurant Design also provides excellent professional preparation for students in these disciplines.

About the Author
REGINA S. BARABAN is an editor and journalist who specializes in the hospitality and design fields. She was the founding editor of Hospitality Design magazine and has taught restaurant design at Harvard University, New York University, and the University of New Hampshire.

JOSEPH F. DUROCHER, PhD, is on the faculty of the Hospitality Management program at the University of New Hampshire where, among other courses, he teaches restaurant and hotel design. Since 1987, he has been the equipment editor for Restaurant Business and Institutional Distribution magazines.

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Customer Reviews

Fantastic, practical book
This book is great - it is broken down into logical sections, all with incredibly practical advice. The interviews with professionals at the rear are particularly helpful, as are the case studies. The case studies are a wee bit outdated now in terms of style, but the information is still relevant. Its great that the book establishes the need to do market research, as this is an area often overlooked.

Note that this is not a glossy coffee table book - most of the pics are black and white and it is definitely a resource book for learning the basics.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in hospitality design.

A Must Read
With 27 years of restaurant experience I know the importance of design to the success of a restaurant. What is often overlooked, however, is that the kitchen and dining spaces have to work together. The authors of Successful Restaurant Design are the first to point out the importance of a holistic approach to restaurant design. Their insights into the design process are a must read for anyone planning a new restaurant or renovating an existing facility. The chapter of interviews offers readers design tips from leading designers and restaurateurs. And the case studies offer a straighforward way of understanding simple solutions to complex issues. This book belongs in the library of every restaurateur and designer interested in keeping up with front and back of the house design.