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Restaurants

Contemporary Coffee Bar in the Round Inspired by Lake Michigan Ripples

06 • 22 • 2022 Moss Projects, Restaurants

CONTEMPORARY COFFEE BAR with ceiling baffles, large windows overlooking a park

We transformed a bland, concrete box into a nature inspired contemporary coffee bar.

Modern Urban Coffee Shop: Dollop Coffee

11 • 01 • 2019 Chicago, Moss Projects, Restaurants

Dollop Coffee Co

Dollop Coffee Shop has a new home in our latest modern urban coffee shop renovation.

The Izakaya, Ramen Bar & Kaiseki Restaurant: What Makes their Design Distinct?

02 • 02 • 2017 Food, Restaurants

Featured Image The Izakaya

Learn about some design distinctions of the izakaya, ramen bar and the kaiseki restaurant.

Osteria, Enoteca and Trattoria: What makes their design distinct?

01 • 05 • 2017 Moss Projects, Restaurants, Travel

Featured Image Osteria Enoteca And Trattoria

We take a look at the design details of three Italian eatery types

From Food Truck to Restaurant Guide and a Truck News Recap

12 • 29 • 2016 Chicago, Food, Restaurants

Featured Image From Food Truck To Resteraunt Guide

Recent court rulings maintain restrictions for food truck owners

Campus Dogs & Deli is Open for Business

12 • 06 • 2016 Moss Projects, Restaurants

Campus Dogs And Deli Lincoln Park

Campus Dogs & Deli, a cheery stop for an artisanal dog or sandwich, is now open in the heart of Lincoln Park.

The French Bistro, Brasserie and Café: What Makes Their Design Distinct?

10 • 20 • 2016 Food, Restaurants, Travel

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We explore the key design differences between the classic French restaurant types.

Chicago Outdoor Living (and Eating): Sidewalk Cafes, People Spots, and now … the Curbside Cafe

04 • 05 • 2016 Chicago, Moss Projects, Restaurants, Urban Planning

Curbside Cafe Comparison

The Curbside Cafe ordinance – permitting restaurants to annex parking spaces for outdoor seating – is Chicago’s newest option outdoor seating.

Coming Soon: Pastoral’s New Restaurant and Artisanal Market

09 • 10 • 2015 Chicago, Moss Projects, Restaurants

Wine Bar

Our latest restaurant design is already under construction in Andersonville; Appellation will be the fifth location for Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine.

Summer Indoor Outdoor Living: Good Design Breaks Down Barriers

07 • 21 • 2015 How We Operate, Restaurants, Work Life Balance

Indoor Outdoor Living

We love the indoor outdoor living options afforded by Moss HQ. Here’s how to maximize your access to the outside this summer at home and elsewhere.

What It’s Made of: Great Commercial Ceiling Finishes

04 • 30 • 2015 How We Operate, Moss Projects, Restaurants

What Is It Made Of

How often do you notice the surface over your head? Today we showcase some of our favorite ceiling finishes and why they work.

Coming Soon: SAAGE Culinary Studio, Home Base for Artisan Food Businesses

11 • 13 • 2014 Moss Projects, Restaurants

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We’re so pleased to introduce you to our latest project under construction: the SAAGE Culinary Studio, a shared-use kitchen and educational space for culinary artisans in Naperville, IL. SAAGE Culinary Studio is the brilliant idea of food entrepreneur Gayatri Borthakur.  As a producer of spices, teas and gourmet gift packages for her specialty spice blend business, Curry’s Kitchen, she knows just how challenging […]

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