'QUEL'S CORNER

When Cracker Barrel recently faced public backlash over changes to its brand and menu identity, it wasn’t just a headline about a restaurant chain — it was a powerful reminder of how deeply people connect with food, space, and experience.

Successful foodservice projects go beyond design and construction — they’re built on collaboration. From early planning to post-opening support, the right partner helps balance vision, functionality, and business goals to create spaces that work for everyone, from stakeholders to guests.

Nicole Tisch, a rising senior at Ohio State University, spent a transformative 10-week summer internship at elite|studio e, discovering the intricacies of the foodservice industry. From mastering equipment standards to creating a café refresh project at Mercy University that left clients “speechless,” the experience shaped her career goals—and inspired her to pursue her NCIDQ license.

25 years of memorable moments. elite|studio e shares projects that have been worthy of the news, film and maybe even paparazzi -- and its role in creating them.

Each port along the Rhine River welcomed a group of 150 or so foodservice professionals into a new world of culinary tradition, local libations, and inspired restaurant design. From the floral whites of Alsace to the smoky warmth of Rüdesheimer Kaffee, and from the crisp Kölsch pours of Cologne to the sleek, design-forward cafés of Amsterdam, this journey down the Rhine was a celebration of culture and flavor proving that good food and great spaces are truly universal languag

NAFEM buzzed with groundbreaking innovations, cutting-edge technology, and leaders eager to push the boundaries of efficiency and design.

The Bear is about the foodservice industry's day-to-day grind highlighting deeper operational challenges that are universal in foodservice.

elite|studio e’s interior designers share highlights from NeoCon 2024, including emerging trends, inviting spaces and inspiring ideas.

The 2024 National Restaurant Association Show served as a platform for the latest trends and technologies revolutionizing foodservice.

Colleges and universities are reimagining their culinary spaces as vibrant hubs of activity, fostering community, wellness, and innovation.

My coworker and I were fortunate enough to visit Café Joyeux during its soft opening in mid-December. The café is nestled among the...

"Just Walk Out" technology is revolutionizing the way students and staff access and enjoy snacks, beverages and quick meals.

I have to admit, I haven’t had any interest in seeing the Barbie movie. My friends with daughters have all told me I should go see it …...

The cafe restaurant is a creative solution for corporate dining that addresses quieter office days and the ghost town effect.

We're sharing foodservice project solutions that companies are using to reactivate the employee dining experience following the pandemic,

Foodservice design firm offers solutions to the changing corporate cafe, including healthy and sustainable trends from food to equipment.

What are the benefits to in-person collaborative meetings? We'll discuss how it benefits our creative design process and other businesses.

We have been researching and gathering experienced industry professionals’ opinions on what trends to expect in 2023.

Our virtual scrapbook of the event: what we learned, what we loved, and what we left with.

Read more about elite|studio e and our many opportunities to work in historical buildings during our company’s history.