David Rockwell has designed some of the most iconic restaurants around the world. Find out his nine secrets to a beautiful space, and why entrances and lighting are crucial. (Bloomberg)

When you have less than an hour between connecting flights, but need something to eat, there may not be enough time to wait at an airport terminal kiosk for food. But apps are popping up to let travelers order food for pick up – and even delivery to gates. (Skift)

More restaurants are popping up in the Dallas metro area, but operators are struggling to fill open positions – as are many across the U.S. But a gap between restaurant employee wages and the cost of living has exacerbated the labor shortage. (Guardian)

The Windy City has become the latest proving ground for new quick-service restaurant designs. Taco Bell and Starbucks have tried out new iterations there, and McDonald’s is moving its headquarters from the suburbs to downtown Chicago. (The Architect’s Newspaper)