If foodies are going to splurge on a meal out, the experience needs to deliver more than just a good plate of food. The experiential aspects of dining out are all about ambiance, interior design, and ...

Café Normandie restaurant on Main Street, Annapolis at 9pm Wednesday June 28, 2023. The Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission has cracked down on outdoor lighting in the historic district.

How restaurants use psychology to boost spending, from menu design to lighting and music. Learn the hidden tricks shaping ...

My buddy was holding a candle in one hand, a menu in the other, trying to read in the dimmest of light at Quinn's, the otherwise terrific new pub on Capitol Hill. "You're going to set this place on ...