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Is Your Brand on the Menu?
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Is Your Brand on the Menu?

After designing restaurants for nearly twenty years, we’ve seen a few things...

Here are some of the most common mistakes we’ve seen restaurateurs make, along with simple adjustments that can help present a more compelling, dynamic version of your brand.

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Featured in Restaurant Development & Design: Dimmi Dimmi’s Story Comes to Life
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Featured in Restaurant Development & Design: Dimmi Dimmi’s Story Comes to Life

Dimmi Dimmi, Cornerstone’s newest neighborhood Italian concept, was profiled in the November/December issue of Restaurant Development + Design magazine.

The profile celebrates a project brought to life through collaboration between HiFi Brands, Siren Betty Design, Cornerstone Restaurant Group, and an exceptional group of builders, artisans, and creative partners.

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Maxwells Trading: ‘Best New Restaurant of 2024’ According to Eater Magazine
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Maxwells Trading: ‘Best New Restaurant of 2024’ According to Eater Magazine

The Eater Awards provide Chicago with an annual opportunity to celebrate the restaurants and hospitality professionals who truly make an impact. These are the venues that blaze new trails, bring innovation, and enrich the city's dining fabric with color and texture—proving that a great restaurant requires more than just vibes.

With delicious food, thoughtful service, and Chicago's signature self-determination, these establishments embody what makes the local dining scene extraordinary.

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