If you ever wanted to walk out of a restaurant because the music was too loud, keep reading. Now that I've got your interest, let's talk music and the role it plays in the ambiance of dining out. But ...

When it comes to creating a memorable dining experience, food and service often get all the credit. But there’s another ingredient working quietly in the background: music. Restaurants that take the ...

Owners are putting more thought than ever into the music playing through their speakers, sometimes tapping professionals for help. By Alyson Krueger Simon Kim knows exactly how many beats per minute ...

The soundtrack in a restaurant is more than background noise — it’s a subtle tool that shapes how you feel, how long you stay, and even what you order. From jazz that invites lingering to upbeat ...

So you're out for a romantic dinner, the server seats you, and boom: You're being aurally accosted by a stream of loud top-40 hits from the speakers. It's not the ambiance you were hoping for, so is ...

Adrian Spinelli is a Brazilian-born, San Francisco-based arts and culture journalist. His work focuses on amplifying the heartbeat of the Bay Area dining, music and nightlife scene to wider audiences.