Culinary Experiences Tailored to Modern Tastes
The time has come for senior living dining to mirror the culinary experiences that residents have grown accustomed to.
Our culinary philosophy
We are witnessing an extraordinary culinary renaissance – the most significant shift in the food landscape since the 1950s when convenience, mass production, and processed foods took hold. The current movement unravels these norms to reconnect us to wholesome, fresh ingredients and culinary traditions rooted in health, flavor, and sustainability.
We’ve all seen the evolution in quality and variety now offered at airports and on college campuses—from frozen dinners to meal kits, from fried to air-fryer. We read ingredient labels and avoid processed foods. Yet senior living dining has failed to keep up—until now. Restaura embodies the future of senior living dining: local, fresh, and unapologetically delicious. At Restaura, our culinary philosophy revolves around four core commitments that define hospitality for our senior living and active adult community partners.
Unapologetically delicious
Every dish we offer tells a story of taste and texture. Our chefs expertly blend fresh herbs, spices, and seasonal produce to create a robust and harmonious symphony of flavors. This meticulous approach infuses each plate with lively flavors, turning simple ingredients into unapologetically delicious culinary experiences celebrating freshness and seasonality.
Responsibly sourced
Our fruits and vegetables are responsibly sourced from local farms and suppliers, allowing us to create dishes that are fresh, seasonal, and full of flavor while supporting our community. We offer certified MSC seafood from fisheries that protect marine ecosystems, Fair-Trade Certified coffee and tea, and humanely raised proteins. It’s a win-win for our residents and the environment.
Scratch-made
Scratch cooking is our commitment to preparing dishes from the ground up using whole food ingredients rather than pre-packaged or processed foods. Our broths are made from roasted bones and fresh vegetables, and our breads and muffins are baked in-house. Instead of store-bought sauces and dressings that may contain emulsifiers and preservatives, we prepare homemade tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes and herbs and craft homemade salad dressings.
Nutritionally balanced
Our meals are thoughtfully designed to provide essential nutrients while still being visually appealing, indulgent, and delicious. Our chefs pair proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, artfully mix textures, and use cooking techniques like roasting, grilling, and steaming to preserve flavor and nutrients without added fats or sugar. We know that today’s active agers expect and understand the importance of food as a prescription for healthy living.
Variety is the spice of life.
Where every meal caters to their tastes and preferences.
The most important factor when older adults choose how they dine is variety (68%), yet only 17% are confident that variety is accommodated in a senior living community.* Restaura-operated communities will experience a level of choice and personalization previously unavailable in the industry.
*Research conducted by Age of Majority for Restaura (1,500 respondents 55 – 96)
Flexible dining experiences
Welcome to a new era where mealtimes span rotating menus, in-room dining options, flexible scheduling, and concierge-style personalized service. It’s all designed to replicate residents’ lifestyles over the years—as it should.
Nutritious and delicious
From spa cuisine to build-your-own meals and Blue Zones to nutrition therapy, residents at Restaura communities are treated to award-winning menu and dining concepts. Our chefs, who are also owners in the company, create scratch-made, nutritionally balanced meals from responsibly sourced ingredients.
More than just meals
We know that sharing a meal is a vital part of community life. Even the name Restaura reflects our restaurant approach to active adult community dining and evokes a sense of food, service and shared experience.
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