To the left, a prominent island bar dividing the dining zone from the soft seating.
But what's particularly noteworthy about this yacht is the extra amenities, such as the sun bathing area in the back, an exterior retractable dining zone perfectly protected by the expansive windshield, and the addition of an electric Bimini top.
And they are asking for separate checks more often, no matter how large the party, said Emmanuel Nony, who opened Sepia, in the West Loop, one of the city's premier dining zones, 15 months ago.
Round tables look good in compact rooms and living areas that have square dining zones.
We're used to the idea of an island defining the boundary between kitchen and dining zones in an open-plan living space.
Zone-D Ristorante Planning to dine at Zone-D Ristorante is a little bit of an adventure in itself.
The top floor is a private-event space and the second is a fancy-dining zone, but ground level is for everybody: a polished-wood bar, with Lusitania memorabilia and gauges galore, and the pier outside, where the real action is.
Designer Rose Ramseur breaks the long, narrow space into separate zones for dining, conversation and lounging, and uses wood tones in the floor and furniture, as well as plants and various textures, to bring some much-needed warmth and softness to the terrace.
Many of the men were sent home, but Najlaa retained its service contracts and won a new multimillion-dollar deal for operating a U.S.A.I.D. dining facility in the Green Zone.
Spacious and glittery, Rayuela confirms the fashionable bona fides of the Lower East Side dining scene, extending this pleasure zone to a stretch of Allen Street where there wasn't much shimmer before.
But whether dining in a gun-free zone, working in an environment free of discrimination or protecting our planet for future generations, some companies might provide glimpses into a world that many of us want to see.
