Melissa Hughes

Melissa Hughes

8 posts
The Psychology of Menu Fonts public
1 min read

The Psychology of Menu Fonts

Fonts are silent storytellers. They set the tone, evoke emotions, and communicate the restaurant’s personality before you even read a word.
Melissa Hughes
Melissa Hughes
Restaurant Lighting public
2 min read

Restaurant Lighting

From setting the mood to impacting food choices and even the amount of time spent at a table, lighting is a powerful tool that can directly affect customer satisfaction and your bottom line.
Melissa Hughes
Melissa Hughes
Menu Science public
3 min read

Menu Science

On average, diners spend just 109 seconds scanning the menu. In under two minutes, the human brain is making dozens
Melissa Hughes
Melissa Hughes
Smile Power public
1 min read

Smile Power

This neurotransmitter cocktail puts the brain in a happy and relaxed state creating the optimum conditions for a positive experience.
Melissa Hughes
Melissa Hughes
SOUND BITES: How we hear the flavor of food public
2 min read

SOUND BITES: How we hear the flavor of food

What food tastes and smells like obviously impacts the pleasure we derive from it. Visual presentation and mouthfeel in the mouth (i.e., its temperature and texture) are also important. But what about sound? Does what we hear change what we taste? Science says YES!
Melissa Hughes
Melissa Hughes
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