Difference Between Restaurant Booths and Banquettes

Difference Between Restaurant Booths and Banquettes

The words “restaurant booths” and “banquets” are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between the two. For example, when two banquets are set up in front of each other, they are considered booths. There is something nostalgic about sitting down to eat at the restaurant booths– This takes you back to the 1950s dinner … Read more

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura To Open New Restaurant In Seoul

Italian luxury brand is set to open a new Gucci Osteria restaurant in Seoul’s vibrant Itaewon district. Gucci Osteria is a series of contemporary fine-dining establishments conceived by Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura in collaboration with close friend Marco Bizzarri, the President and CEO of Gucci. Introduced in Florence, Italy in January 2018, this is the … Read more

Snøhetta Unveils Design for Underwater Restaurant

Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta has revealed designs for Under, Europe’s first underwater restaurant in the coastal village of Båly, in Norway. The concrete structure will primarily serve as a restaurant for 80-100 guests, but the space will also be used as a marine biology research center. “Researchers from Norwegian research centers will seek to train … Read more

NYC Restaurant Offers $2000 Pizza Topped With 24K Gold

NYC restaurant Industry Kitchen in the Financial Distric is selling a pizza for $2,000. The decadent pizza is made with white stilton cheese shipped from England, foie gras and truffles from France, Osetra caviar gathered from the Caspian Sea, and lots of edible 24K gold strips and flakes from Ecuador. “It is the epitome of … Read more

Osteria Francescana – Inside The Best Restaurant In The World

Here’s a beautiful look inside Osteria Francescana, the restaurant boasting three Michelin stars, which was named the best eatery on the planet at the 2016 World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards. In this exclusive film Mr Porter travelled to the small city of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna to see what patron chef Mr Massimo Bottura is … Read more

The Hot 10: Britain’s Best Restaurants 2015

It’s that time of year again, renowned travel website TripAdvisor announced the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the United Kingdom for 2015,  according to the Travellers’ Choice awards. Warning: we are not responsible if you start drooling or feel hungry! Did you eat in any of these places? Share your experience in the comments sections below. … Read more

Grotta Palazzese: Charming Sea Cave Restaurant in Southern Italy

The enchanting restaurant Grotta Palazzese is built in the cliffs of the Italian medieval town Polignano a Mare, at only 48 km from the Bari airport. Located at 74 feet / 22 metres above sea level, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience with stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. The restaurant is  open only during … Read more

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 Announced

It’s that time of year again, the much anticipated World’s 50 Best Restaurants list is here. El Celler de Can Roca of Girona, Spain, was named the world’s best restaurant, reclaiming the crown from Noma in Copenhagen, which fell to third. Warning: we are not responsible if you start drooling or feel hungry! To see … Read more

The World’s Largest Nobu Restaurant Opens at Four Seasons Doha

Nobu, the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant will open its Doha branch on Friday, April 17. Located at the water’s edge along the Hotel’s private marina, Nobu Doha is the largest Nobu restaurant in the world at 2,415 square metres (26,000 square feet) featuring breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. “I’m very excited to finally … Read more