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45 Imaginative Dining Concepts

From Communal Garden Eateries to Converted Prison Restaurants

— January 15, 2016 — Lifestyle
As consumers search for interactive experiences that engage them through multiple senses, plenty of brands and establishments are lining up to provide them with the experience-driven dining concepts they desire.

One particular winning example is a restaurant in China built in a former prison that aims to replicate the experience for interested parties. The intriguing concept is quite extreme but shows that their is market demand for even the most unconventional and seemingly unpleasant dining concepts.

Moving away from the theatrical but still offering the experiential is the Instock Restaurant in Amsterdam. A side project of Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn, Instock is a food rescue establishment that gets its ingredients from the leftover food from its retail stores.
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Bed-Style Supperclub Seating
Bed-Style Supperclub Seating
Amsterdam's Supperclub Recently Moved to a New Location
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Floating Pizzerias
Floating Pizzerias
Pizza Pi is a Sailboat-Turned-Pizzeria in the Virgin Islands
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Custom Grain Bowl Menus
Custom Grain Bowl Menus
The Sweetgreen Menu Includes a 'Make-Your-Own' Section
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42
Festive VR Dining Experiences
Festive VR Dining Experiences
TGI Fridays' Holiday Experience Transports Diners to the Arctic
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41
Video-Integrated Dining Rooms
Video-Integrated Dining Rooms
This Restaurant Uses Video Conferencing Technology to Connect Diners
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40
Dorm Room Restaurants
Dorm Room Restaurants
This Student is Revolutionizing University Dining with Shared Gourmet Meals
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39
Superfood-Focused Quick Eateries
Superfood-Focused Quick Eateries
Backyard Bowls is a Revolutionary Health Food Dining Concept
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38
Parisian-Inspired Dining Experiences
Parisian-Inspired Dining Experiences
This Themed Dinner Party Involved an Immersive Atmosphere
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Prisoner's Dilemma-Inspired Eateries
Prisoner's Dilemma-Inspired Eateries
The 'Betrayers’ Banquet' is a Psychological Dining Experiment
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36
Holiday Hotel Experiences
Holiday Hotel Experiences
This Harrods London Christmas Package Includes VIP Present-Shopping
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35
Custom Fast Casual Pizza
Custom Fast Casual Pizza
Cucinova Urban Italian is Sbarro's New Fast Casual Dining Concept
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34
National Gallery Restaurants
National Gallery Restaurants
This Elegant Restaurant is Inside the Singapore National Art Gallery
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33
Car Servicing Restaurants
Car Servicing Restaurants
The Kent & Co Wine Bar Doubles as an Auto Repair Shop
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Poetry-Infused Restaurants
Poetry-Infused Restaurants
The Atelier Crenn Restaurant Blends Poetry and Culinary Excellence
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Pop-Up Community Kitchens
Pop-Up Community Kitchens
This Kitchen-Free Restaurant Asks Locals to Cook for Patrons
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30
Opulent Glass Eateries
Opulent Glass Eateries
The Guilhermina Restaurant in Sao Paulo is a Rectangular Glass Structure
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29
Eccentric Open-Kitchen Lounges
Eccentric Open-Kitchen Lounges
This Budapest Bar is Perfect for Enjoying a Drink with a Big Group
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Slow-Paced Lifestyle Eateries
Slow-Paced Lifestyle Eateries
Yoshinoya is a New Taipei Restaurant with a Relaxing Atmosphere
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Elegant Food Rescue Eateries
Elegant Food Rescue Eateries
Instock Restaurant Prepares Meals with Grocery Store Leftovers
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Food Scrap Dining
Food Scrap Dining
The Salvage Supperclub Initiative Serves Food From Dumpsters in a 6 Course Meal
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25
Hybrid Bistro-Sneaker Shops
Hybrid Bistro-Sneaker Shops
KNOCK Kitchen & Kicks Combines a Love of Good Food and Sneakers
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Communal Garden Eateries
Communal Garden Eateries
The Erba Brusca Restaurant Boasts Organic Ingredients & Communal Dining
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Converted Prison Restaurants
Converted Prison Restaurants
China's Latest Experiential Dining Fad Involves Shackles and a Cell
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Personalized Pizza Bars
Personalized Pizza Bars
Blaze Pizza Builds and Cooks Custom Fast-Fired Pizzas On the Spot
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Retro Music Restaurants
Retro Music Restaurants
This Eatery Incorporates Musical Nostalgia From Rock and Disco Eras
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Speakeasy-Inspired Dining Experiences
Speakeasy-Inspired Dining Experiences
This Restaurant Delivers the Full Speakeasy Experience
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Cajun Restaurant Interiors
Cajun Restaurant Interiors
This Cajun Restaurant in Hong Kong is Inspired by a Fishing Boat
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Post-Modern Hot Pot Restaurants
Post-Modern Hot Pot Restaurants
This Nanjing Restaurant Features a Host of Suspended Decor
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Elegant Jailhouse Eateries
Elegant Jailhouse Eateries
The 'Poczekalnia' Conceptual Restaurant Design Comes From Karina Wiciak
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Rooftop Restaurant Pop-Ups
Rooftop Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Forest on the Roof is a Dining Experience Atop of Selfridges
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Interactive Dining Events
Interactive Dining Events
This Restaurant Combines Interactive Theatre with Fine Dining
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14
Decadent Retro Bistro Designs
Decadent Retro Bistro Designs
The New Sophisticated American Grill General Assembly is Classy
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13
Open-Kitchen Dining Experiences
Open-Kitchen Dining Experiences
This Restaurant Prepares Each Meal in Front of Diners
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12
Pop-Up Toast Cafes
Pop-Up Toast Cafes
Popped Culture is a Pop-Up Cafe Dedicated to Artisan Toast
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11
Gamified Restaurant Experiences
Gamified Restaurant Experiences
London's Inamo Restaurant Features Personalized Touchscreen Tables
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10
Clothing Store Diners
Clothing Store Diners
This New Concept Store by Urban Outfitters is a Food Court Eatery
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9
Elegant Concept Restaurants
Elegant Concept Restaurants
Spring Restaurant at Somerset House is a Luxurious French Eatery
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8
VR-Powered Hotel Dinners
VR-Powered Hotel Dinners
Ibiza's Hard Rock Hotel Hosted a Samsung Gear VR Gastronomy Experience
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7
Intimate Open-Kitchen Eateries
Intimate Open-Kitchen Eateries
This Washington DC Restaurant Has the Atmosphere of a Homey Kitchen
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6
Warm Asian Eatery Interiors
Warm Asian Eatery Interiors
This Prague Restaurant is Inspired by Traditional Asian Ingredients
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5
Multi-Dimensional Dining Experiences
Multi-Dimensional Dining Experiences
The 'Chambers of Flavour' Events are Packed with Suprises
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4
Food Factory Eateries
Food Factory Eateries
This Korean BBQ Restaurant was Designed by ARTTA Concept Studio
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3
Industrial Restaurant Interiors
Industrial Restaurant Interiors
This Fast Food Eatery Boasts a Chic Vintage Interior
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2
Airy Greenhouse Cafes
Airy Greenhouse Cafes
This Converted Greenhouse Cafe in Beijing Was Designed by Four O Nine
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Fast Casual Street Cafes
Fast Casual Street Cafes
Lumee is a Bahrain Restaurant Boasting a Contemporary Heritage Style
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