LB Bistro & Patisserie, Sheraton Hotel, Chicago, IL

This French bistro serves as the breakfast and lunch venue for the Sheraton Chicago. The rich decor combines warm hued banquette fabrics set against deep walnut stained paneling and a shimmering glass mosaic floor. The restaurant announces itself through a bold storefront of glazing and waterfalls set in a dark paneled framework. Three separate buffet pods serve up cold parfaits/salads, hot savories and crepes/pastries designed for efficient queuing while accomodating state-of-the-art equipment. For example, the hot pod is fitted with Smartstone countertops that conceal individual induction warmers for food holding while maintaining a seamless appearance.