FOOD +
beverage
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The Key Is Authenticity The design of profitable food and beverage spaces hinges on a variety of questions: What are the zoning and life safety challenges? How can the design draw people into the space? How to make the queue intuitive? How many meals a day will the restaurant or café offer? How long will patrons stay? Are there opportunities for outdoor connections? Whether the venue is ultra-modern or farm-totable, Legat’s hospitality team answers these and other questions to create spaces that reflect an organization’s brand and origin story. The goal is an authentic environment that distinguishes the venue from the chain down the road.
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Casual Café, buffet, or full-service breakfast. Casual spaces often convey a fresh and sunny feel. The space should cater to the harried customer who wants to get in and out, as well as the patron who might want to stay to get work done or meet with friends.
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COMMON GROUNDS Galesburg, IL
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CAFÉ WILLOW Grayslake, IL ABOVE
STAY GROUNDED Portsmouth, NH
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HYATT PLACE/HYATT HOUSE EAST MOLINE/QUAD CITIES East Moline, IL RIGHT
AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX Normal, IL
LEFT A dining area at Hyatt Place/Hyatt House East Moline/Quad Cities uses materials, furniture, and fixtures to reflect the agricultural and industrial history of the Quad Cities region. RIGHT Touchdown space at Heartland Community College’s Net Zero Energy Agricultural Complex now under construction.
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THE RIVER ROOM East Moline, IL ABOVE
9 DOT BAR & BITES East Moline, IL
Lounge spaces, which thrive in the late afternoon and into the evening, typically offer darker color schemes and more seating options.
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The design should welcome both the patron stopping in for a quick drink or bite to eat before moving on and the customer returning from an activity to stay longer.
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HYATT PLACE CHICAGO/WICKER PARK Chicago, IL
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THE TEMPORARY BY AMERICAN PLACE Waukegan, IL
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The new Hyatt Place Royal Oak helped drive the revitalization of a Detroit suburb with a growing population. A bar/café in the lobby welcomes business travelers, tourists, and locals.
9 DOT BAR & BITES Royal Oak, MI
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Outdoor Factors such as a venue’s position on the site, the angle of the sun, and the presence or absence of trees all affect the design of outdoor spaces. Weather is another key consideration. How many seasons a venue will be open impacts everything from radiant heater locations to retractable canopies.
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KENNEDY ROOFTOP Chicago, IL
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Just as important as outdoor spaces are the indoor spaces that connect to them. In the event of rain, is there a backup interior space for a planned event?
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SPIRIT OF THE WOODS Manistee, MI ABOVE RIGHT
COOKIES & DREAMS Davenport, IA LEFT
HYATT PLACE CROCKER PARK Westlake, OH
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Urban Hot Spot Kennedy Rooftop opened just as the City of Chicago gave the green light for outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. The seventhfloor outdoor restaurant and bar with striking views of downtown Chicago quickly became a hot spot for the trendy Wicker Park neighborhood.
KENNEDY ROOFTOP Chicago, IL
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