# Comics-Themed Upscale Restaurant-Lounges Figures Toronto is Inspired by the Superhero Narrative By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upscale-restaurantlounge References: [figuresto](https://www.figuresto.com/) Figures is an upscale restaurant-lounge in [Toronto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oche) that delights guests through a comics theme. The ambiance of the space is doused in an aesthetic that brings together the playful and edgy vibe of graphic novels with the ultra-luxe quality of premium cuisine. The establishment is also available for special events and bookings. Open entry, one is hit by walls that boast decoupage-style [comics and poetry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining). The playfulness of the visuals is lightly juxtaposed by the elegance in the furnishings — from the marble bar counter to the blue velvet banquettes. With about 150 styles of cocktails, the upscale restaurant-lounge also boasts a clever menu design where each category is announced within the narrative style of comic books. This includes the 'Exposition Starters,' the 'Climax Mains,' the 'Antagonist Bites' and the 'Resolution Dessert.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comics-themed Upscale Restaurant-lounges:** Opportunity for creating upscale restaurant-lounges with a playful and edgy comics theme. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and lounges to adopt a comics theme and offer premium cuisine. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to organize special events and bookings at comics-themed upscale restaurant-lounges. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to create clever menu designs inspired by the narrative style of comic books. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Asian-Inspired Steakhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torontos-premier-supper-club.md) - [Immersive Cultural Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md) - [Asian-Fusion Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar.md) - [Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drake-hotel.md) - [Multi-Sensory Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selva-toronto.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Flavorful Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/able-fare-social-table.md) - [Italian Rooftop Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-gardens.md)