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It’s whimsical details like that that I a) love to over analyze, and b) know that it’s there because someone out there like to over analyze details too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff5248460aa3e486998065d/dd8d7f4e-23d0-4139-8c0c-ae6140e9a07b/IMG_8310.jpg Thoughts - Vol 3: Matches I Admire - Last Great Meal If you handed me this matchbox before I visited Lure, I’d know exactly what the vibe would be, to a T. Bravo on the branding. Jack and I recently celebrated our anniversary here and it did not disappoint. We were sat in a corner booth that overlooked the whole restaurant, so we were in for a people-watching treat. The interior feels as if you’re seated inside a super cool retro yacht that serves seafood every which way. Pescatarian heaven! We shared everything we ordered–definitely recommend their crispy rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff5248460aa3e486998065d/612977f4-1e6e-402f-a8f7-c093b810286a/IMG_7993.jpg Thoughts - Vol 3: Matches I Admire - Maximized Surface Area I always appreciate when a match is so well designed that every inch and angle is used for a purpose. Design + utility! This matchbook from Judith is just the cutest, primarily because the font is so whimsical. This is the one non-NYC restaurant on this list, it recently opened up in Sewanee, TN and has been a huge hit since it opened its doors. I love grabbing a meal here whenever I’m in town. Gramercy Tavern’s design is all over but un-busy—the perfect balance. On one side you get their address and on the other they list their phone number, both in a hunter green font that tastefully mesh with the black and maroon overall design. The best details are the small icons on the side— a wine bottle, pear, knife, cow and fork. Left Bank’s matchbook keeps it simple and bold, with the entirety of the surface area being their red and white logo. It’s fun that the design folds in half like a book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff5248460aa3e486998065d/7550ebb4-1375-4720-960c-e13d4740f9e5/IMG_7953.jpg Thoughts - Vol 3: Matches I Admire - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff5248460aa3e486998065d/c263b87d-9318-43d2-bafa-ccb575d84cc7/IMG_7991.jpg Thoughts - Vol 3: Matches I Admire - The Institution This is an iconic find on my part as JG Melon does not hand these out willingly. Be kind to your servers and hostess and you might be gifted a melon matchbook. 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