Entries in the 2013 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards (RABDA) will close on April 14
March 21st, 2013
Now in its fifth year, the event goes from strength to strength with entries steadily pouring in form around the globe.

Shyo Ryu Ken, Japan
Totally independent and boasting past judging panels that consist of luminaries from print and design, these annual awards go beyond recognising excellence in hospitality design, they act as a complete showcase for a vibrant and engaging field of design.

Nicky’s Food and Drink, Spain
With entries uploaded and visible on the organisations website upon submission, the depth of talent in this area is indisputable – each project categorised according to its region and service type.

Kook, Italy
We urge all designers working in this field to visit the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards website to submit a project for consideration, Australia and the Pacific region are currently well under represented.

Kinoya, Canada
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