# Oak-Detailed Restaurants The New Gaga Restaurant in Shanghai Offers a Unique Mediterranean Menu By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaga-restaurant References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/china/shanghai/restaurants/gaga) & [gagacafe](http://gagacafe.com/) Restauranteurs F&B created the new Gaga Restaurant in Shanghai in collaboration with design studio Coordination Asia to repurpose the classic Changning Villa into a [bright and airy eatery and cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo). Originally established by the [American Episcopal Church](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-for-the-trees) in the 19th century, the building's two levels are made in a sleek white and black color scheme. Keeping the original pitched ceiling and windows, the design team added splashes of green and tones of oak detailing to create a unique interior. By adding multiple simmering brass light fixtures and one-of-a-kind furniture, the restaurant has a luxurious aesthetic. Chef Jacky Zhu created a [seasonal Mediterranean menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-mediterranean-restaurant) for the Gaga Restaurant to pair perfectly with the design to offer an amazing dining experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mediterranean-inspired Menus:** Restaurants are experimenting with seasonal Mediterranean menus to create unique dining experiences. - **Luxury Restaurant Aesthetics:** Design teams are incorporating unique oak detailing and brass light fixtures to create luxurious restaurant interiors. - **Repurposed Historical Buildings:** Design studios are repurposing historical buildings for use as restaurants to create unique, visually stunning dining experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can incorporate Mediterranean-inspired menus and luxury aesthetics to attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can take inspiration from the use of oak detailing and brass light fixtures in restaurant design to create luxurious and unique spaces for clients. - **Historic Preservation Industry:** The historic preservation industry can collaborate with design studios and restauranteurs to repurpose historical buildings into visually stunning restaurants that celebrate the past while serving modern needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Villa-Transformed Hot Pot Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gud-restaurant.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md) - [Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs.md) - [Salon-Like Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-gattopardo.md) - [Blue-Tinged Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-dadong.md) - [Milanese-Themed Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-carlo-liverpool.md) - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Old School Glamorous Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlotta.md)