# Chic Alleyway Restaurants El Papagayo is a Stunning Eatery Tucked Away in Córdoba, Argentina By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-08-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alleyway-restuarant References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/08/02/el-papagayo-restaurant-by-ernesto-bedmar-cordoba-argentina/) This unique alleyway restaurant is a hidden gem neatly tucked away along a busy street. Entitled El Papagayo Restaurant, the charming eatery in Córdoba, Argentina is a stunning use of space that proves even the most [unconventional areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger) can be made into dynamic retail gems. Designed by Ernesto Bedmar, the [long restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loong-noodles) was inspired by the architect's time spent living in Hong Kong, where space is scarce and generally made the most of. Having known the Córdoba alleyway decades before as a secret passage to a busy town square, Bedmar was inspired to create a [unique dining experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-and-lounge) in a space that others may have overlooked. The alleyway restaurant is brightly lit thanks to natural light that pours in from overhead and boasts a stunning bird-inspired installation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alleyway Restaurants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique dining experiences in unconventional spaces. - **Dynamic Retail Gems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming unconventional areas into visually stunning and functional retail spaces. - **Bird-inspired Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating nature-inspired art installations to enhance the atmosphere of restaurants. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional locations and designs for unique and appealing dining experiences. - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing underutilized spaces to create captivating and memorable hospitality venues. - **Art and Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating nature-inspired installations in various architectural and design projects for a unique aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cibaria.md) - [Garden Shed-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbago.md) - [Rural Village-Based Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steirereck-am-pogusch.md) - [Chic Middle-Eastern Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-middleeastern-restaurant.md) - [Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-41.md) - [Tree-Nestled Bar Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stalk-treehugger.md) - [Canopy Restaurant Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millo-restaurant.md) - [Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs.md) - [Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rale-milanga.md)