# Psychedelic Museum Eateries The Robert Restaurant in the Museum of Arts and Design By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-restaurant References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/12/museum_of_arts.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [wolfsondesign](http://www.wolfsondesign.com/) If I were to walk into the [Museum of Arts and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matisse-inspired-cocktails) in New York and experience sudden, urgent hunger pains, the [Robert Restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-projects) is exactly the type of eating area I would want to enter. I wouldn’t have known what to expect, of course, but it seems immensely appropriate. Featuring sculptural furniture designs from Philip Michael Wolfson, the Robert Restaurant seems like a natural extension from the rest of the Museums outstanding showcases. Check out the gallery above for images of the Robert Restaurant and visit [Cool Hunting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-line-liquor-bottle) for more information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Psychedelic Museum Eateries:** Creating immersive dining experiences in museum settings that reflect and enhance the art on display. - **Sculptural Furniture Designs:** Incorporating unique and artistic furniture designs into restaurant spaces to create a visually stunning and memorable experience for diners. - **Art-inspired Dining Concepts:** Developing dining concepts that draw inspiration from various forms of art, merging gastronomy with creative expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Museum & Hospitality:** Integrating dining options within museums, providing visitors with a holistic cultural and culinary experience. - **Furniture Design:** Collaborating with restaurants to create custom furniture pieces that merge functionality and artistic expression. - **Fine Dining & Gastronomy:** Exploring the intersection of culinary arts and visual arts to create immersive dining experiences for discerning food enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Warm Ambiant Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-1.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Art-Decorated Converted Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-guide-1.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Artfully Designed Cali Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-restaurant.md) - [Warm African-Inspired Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-restaurant1.md) - [Artistic Color-Changing Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matisse-inspired-cocktails.md) - [Elegant Steakhouse Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tte-dor-restaurant.md) - [Faux Food Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart.md)