Prior to COVID-19, culinary design for senior living communities placed significant emphasis on engaging residents and guests and creating community through unique restaurant experiences. Looking to the future, Perkins Eastman is reframing our design approach while upholding the importance of consumer expectations and the creation of memorable moments. This approach includes an emphasis on authentic experiences, distinctive branding, health and wellness, flexibility and choice, going green with farm-to-table concepts, and initiating innovative partnerships while prioritizing safety.