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Article: The art of the meal: How to design a restaurant
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- New Orleans Magazine
- Article date:
- September 1, 2000
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When people prepare to dine out, they ask each other, "What are you in the mood for?" The answer is usually something like Thai, Italian, seafood; rarely does anyone say, "I'd like a spacious, well-lit dining room with large windows. And booths."
But the truth is, a restaurant's atmosphere often influences the dining experience. Whether the deafening noise level ruins your business luncheon or the romantic view of the river impresses your date, more than just the food is on display in a restaurant.
"Food is the medium for relational transactions," says clinical psychologist Paula Gay. "I think when you go into a restaurant, you enter into some sort of a relational situation. Good ...