How Open Kitchens Create a Better Restaurant Experience

In 1982, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck opened Spago in West Hollywood, California. It was a restaurant with a groundbreaking idea. Unlike traditional restaurants with hidden kitchens, Spago placed it right in the diners’ view. This concept creates an immersive experience in the dining room while providing transparency in how meals are prepared. Spago's success sparked a movement. More than four decades later, it still inspires countless restaurants—from fine dining to fast-casual spots like Pei W...