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Best use of color Photographed by LAUREN D. ZBARSKY
The crew who created Vancouver’s new Superbaba restaurant had one overarching goal: to make “the best damn pita bread in the area.” So they tapped Vancouver-based Studio Roslyn to create a scintillating oasis that would be on par, design-wise, with that lofty ambition. Taking inspiration from strong arch motifs in traditional Middle Eastern architecture, as well as quirky details—speckled quartzite countertops, neon signage—found in casual cafés across the Middle East, designers Kate Snyder and Jessica MacDonald added contemporary touches such as bold paint hues and playful original art that riffs on overlit fast-food menu photos. Now Superbaba is a delightful feast for all the senses. h
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