# Venice Beach-Inspired Restaurants Alexandra Hutchison & Craig Harding Open a Quaint Toronto Eatery By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-restaurant References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/12/la-palma-restaurant-toronto-alexandra-hutchison/) & [kristajahnke](http://www.kristajahnke.com) This inspired restaurant is located on Dundas Street West in Toronto. Dubbed 'La Palma,' the design-friendly eatery is launched by Canadian creative Alexandra Hutchison and her husband chef Craig Harding. The interior of the inspired restaurant takes aesthetic cues from Venice Beach, California -- more particularly, the destination's "art-centric vibe." The concept arose as the couple began drawing analogies between the community-forward and creative atmosphere of Venice Beach and this particular neighborhood in Toronto. The walls are adorned with playfully scattered brushstrokes, with different consistencies and thickness, while the color palette is kept bright, with a strong predominance of blue. The interior of the inspired restaurant has been completed by Studio Marlowe -- a creative firm that was recently founded by Alexandra Hutchison herself. Photo Credits: [Krista Jahnke](http://www.kristajahnke.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Design-friendly Eateries:** Restaurants that prioritize design as much as their menu to create a unique atmosphere and experience for their customers. - **Community-centric Concepts:** Restaurants that foster a sense of community and togetherness through their ambiance, menu, and events. - **Art-inspired Decor:** Restaurants that take inspiration from different art genres, movements, and styles to create a visually stunning and thought-provoking environment for diners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that focus on providing exceptional service and experiences to their customers. - **Interior Design Industry:** Professionals who specialize in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for various commercial and residential properties. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Companies involved in the production, distribution, and consumption of food and beverages, including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and packaged goods manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Dining Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammarco.md) - [Modern 1970s Milan-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oretta-downtown.md) - [Artfully Designed Cali Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-restaurant.md) - [Modest Minimal Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/occhiolino.md) - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Italian Rooftop Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-gardens.md) - [Fresh Family-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardo-restaurant.md) - [Southern France-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socca-restaurant.md) - [Toronto Pizzeria Interior Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-of-brooklyn-1.md)