SSA

11/14/2025

Trends fade. Vision lasts.
SSA is always looking ahead to what’s next in foodservice design. Ken Schwartz shares how SSA stays ahead of the curve by designing for the future, not the moment.
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/i3q8u1u4158?si=lMdsN-yJXNX6kNbU

11/12/2025

Great design doesn’t just attract customers… it attracts talent.
When a space is built with people in mind, retention follows naturally.
Dive deeper into how SSA approaches people-first design. Watch Episode 5 of Influencing Foodservice with SSA now: https://youtu.be/i3q8u1u4158?si=lMdsN-yJXNX6kNbU

11/08/2025

Our next NYC project is 60 floors above the city. More to follow.

10/30/2025

Following trends keeps you in the past. SSA designs for where the industry is going.

NEW episode is now live!

In Episode 5 of Influencing Foodservice with SSA, Ken Schwartz explains how SSA helps clients lead the industry through forward-thinking, innovative design that’s rooted in strategy…not fads.

Watch Episode 5 today! https://youtu.be/i3q8u1u4158
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10/27/2025

The industry moves fast, but we move faster by staying informed.

Ken and the SSA team are back from HostMilano with fresh insights, new ideas, and renewed energy for what’s ahead in foodservice design.

Here’s a quick look at why continuous learning is built into our culture at SSA.
▶️ See more from our series: Influencing Foodservice with SSA on YouTube

10/21/2025

SSA clients range from boutique hotel lobby coffee bars to expansive food and beverage operations within large-scale international resorts. We also serve independent restaurants, James Beard Award-winning chefs, and Michelin-starred talent, along with casinos, healthcare facilities, colleges and universities, aviation foodservice, workplace dining, and correctional institutions.

Every project gets our full attention because every project deserves to work beautifully.

Watch the latest episode of Influencing Foodservice with SSA and discover our commitment to thoughtful design: https://youtu.be/9ee-Sugmxv8?si=NTizkzuIN3OABVel

10/17/2025

Before the plans, before the drawings—it starts with two simple questions: Who are we serving, and what are we serving?

That’s how SSA makes sure every design meets the real needs of the operation.

Watch the latest episode of Influencing Foodservice with SSA to learn more about who we serve: https://youtu.be/9ee-Sugmxv8?si=NTizkzuIN3OABVel

10/13/2025

30 years of purposeful design, and it all starts with one thing: effective function and flow.

From boutique hotel lobby coffee bars to elevated fine dining venues, SSA brings strategic, people-first thinking to every project. Because a beautiful space only matters if it works.

Watch the latest episode of Influencing Foodservice with SSA to hear how we design with intent → https://youtu.be/9ee-Sugmxv8?si=NTizkzuIN3OABVel

10/09/2025

Episode 4 is live!

In the latest episode of Influencing Foodservice with SSA, we’re asking the question that guides every great design:
Who do we serve?

Ken Schwartz shares how SSA starts every project by aligning with the client's mission, menu, and—most importantly—the guest experience. From Michelin-starred restaurants to hotel coffee bars, it all starts with understanding who we serve.

Watch Episode 4 today → https://youtu.be/9ee-Sugmxv8?si=cV7PgfSkycKWZsco

Every successful foodservice design starts with asking questions: Who are we serving, and what are we serving? In this episode of Influencing Foodservice wit...

10/07/2025

We’re honored to announce our collaboration as part of the design team for the upcoming Ralph Lauren Polo Bar in London’s Oxford Square — a project that marks the brand’s celebrated hospitality concept’s debut in Europe.

The Polo Bar New York stands as one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Manhattan, admired for its timeless elegance and seamless integration of brand identity into spatial design. Having partnered with the Ralph Lauren team on multiple other projects, our team is proud to contribute our foodservice design and consulting expertise once again as we help bring this iconic venue to life on a new international stage.

This project exemplifies the synergy between thoughtful fashion, architecture, interior design, and operational excellence.

10/06/2025

You and yours are cordially invited to join us for

SSA’s ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

when: 11.12.25 @ 6pm

where: SSA’s Studio Lounge
601 south harbour island blvd
suite 211
tampa florida

09/30/2025

We are excited to share that SSA’s Ken Schwartz will once again be speaking at Host Milano, one of the world’s foremost gatherings for the global foodservice and hospitality community.

This year’s focus, “The Changing Customer Experience,” is one that resonates deeply with the work we do every day at SSA.

At SSA, our mission is to help hospitality operators reimagine how their spaces serve guests—combining award-winning, international expertise with inventive design strategies. The outcome is smarter processes, reduced operational costs, and spaces that elevate both the guest experience and our clients’ return on investment.

If your current operation or upcoming project calls for a fresh perspective, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect. Learn more about how our team can support your vision at www.studiofs.com.