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LaBel's senior living work includes Bristal bistro renovations in Lynbrook, Armonk and Woodcliff Lake, plus new Revit-based projects in Boca Raton and Greenwich.

How Long Does a Commercial Kitchen Design Take in 2025?

By Brad LaBel, Founder, LaBel Foodservice Equipment & Design Brad LaBel is a CIA-trained chef and commercial kitchen designer with 30+ years of experience. He founded LaBel Foodservice Equipment & Design, Inc. in 1998, based on Long Island, NY. LaBel serves clients nationwide through ChefVue™, a remote collaborative kitchen design service via Zoom that delivers construction-ready CAD, starting at $1,950. Brad is an active CIA consultant on teaching kitchen design and has been

Amid a health crisis, one essential need remains unchanged: people still need to eat. For healthcare workers putting in long hours, grocery shopping isn't just inconvenient; it's often impossible. That's why a growing number of hospitals are launching on-site pop-up grocery stores, helping their staff get the essentials without leaving the hospital campus. Why Pop-Up Grocery Stores in Hospitals Make Sense Even before COVID-19, healthcare workers faced unpredictable schedules