9 ways restaurants have changed in the past decade
Pete Wells, the NY Times food critic, wrote of the 8 ways restaurants have changed in the past decade. Dr. Daniel Fink says there is one more way—restaurants have become much noisier.
Frank Bruni just wants a quiet restaurant, please
Frank Bruni just wants a quiet restaurant, please. Don’t we all? When will restaurateurs realize that a quieter space is good for business?
Noisy restaurants are a problem in Seattle
Noisy restaurants are a problem in Seattle. Not surprising, as it is nearly impossible to find a restaurant that isn’t impossibly loud anywhere in the U.S.
How restaurants got so loud
Why are restaurants so loud? Minimalist design and more casual dining are big factors, but restaurateurs know loud spaces encourage faster chewing and more drinking.
Restaurant noise is still a problem
Restaurant noise is still a problem, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Daniel Fink tells us that acoustic science is up to the task of making restaurants quieter.
It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters
It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters. Learn about the calculus for finding the right sound balance.
Join us and others in measuring noise
Join us and others in measuring noise. There are plenty of options, whether you care about restaurant noise or your (sub)urban soundscape.
Finally, restaurateurs think about how noise affects taste
Does sound affect taste? Yes, and Betsy Andrews tells us about new research that is making restaurateurs think twice about restaurant noise.