Project 1 — inspiration

I’ve been looking at some other restaurant websites to get inspiration for the redesign. I want to see what other sites are doing and how.

The Capital Grille

• Navigation: Menu, Wine, Private Dining, Locations, The Experience, Gift Cards, The Insider, New Locations
• slideshow of large images
• ‘Reserve Now’ button
• sub-navigation for menu

Maggiano’s

• Navigation: Menu, Locations, Delivery, Online Ordering, Private Events, Gift Cards
• online reservation
• image slideshow

The Cheesecake Factory

• Navigation: Menu, Locations, Shop, Gift Cards, About Us, Careers, Chef’s Corner
• find location form

Andiamo

• Navigation: Cuisine & Menus, Private Dining & Tuscan Room, Directions & Contact, Events & Reviews, Home
• make reservation button
• location easy to spot

This week: I need to work on the logo, type and color studies, and collecting images to use on the site (food and social media icons).