Why “restaurant” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> I've never been in a cliché-looking restaurant that is actually decent You either have an absurd standard for "decent" or this is one of the weirdest comments I've ever read h…
by jere · Sep 20, 2026
From a creative direction perspective, I think this is missing a major part of the story and what's driving much of the slopsign aesthetic. Your prompts and turns help with the…
by vintagevibe · Sep 19, 2026
YMMV but my experience tells me that the more cliché something looks, the more likely it's bad/cheap. I've never been in a cliché-looking restaurant that is actually decent…
by wiether · Sep 19, 2026
No. There is a limit. Most non-trained people don’t know how to draw a straight line or layout type. If you go to a restaurant and see a poorly laid out menu you often think of…
by doug_durham · Sep 19, 2026
Yes, generics are better value, but at least from the big drugstores and pharmacies they still have clean design - they just make it clear what their active ingredient is in wha…
by pynappo · Sep 19, 2026
TBF the food places here that have photos on the menus are either chain restaurants or really bad fast food. In the latter case, the photos are flat, grey and unappetizing. (Bec…
by Jolter · Sep 19, 2026
Interest
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "restaurant" over time.
A restaurant is a business that prepares and serves food and beverages to customers. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services. Restaurants vary greatly in appearance and offerings, featuring a wide variety of cuisines and service models — ranging from inexpensive fast-food restaurants and cafeterias to mid-priced family restaurants to high-priced luxury establishments. Read more on Wikipedia