SETTERS
MANY DEFINE CASUAL LUXURY BY WHAT IT ’ S NOT : no white tablecloths , no stuffy pretention — and definitely no jacket required . But no matter where in the world a guest pulls up a chair or bar stool , it has come to represent an unfettered celebration of just about any type of cuisine that can be prepared inventively , served beautifully and enjoyed enthusiastically .
Six restaurants around the globe explain how they are putting their unique spin on the trend and making it work — whether perched on an elegant aerie overlooking bustling Bangkok , on a deck with breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne or amid the urban energy of downtown Detroit .
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Room , Detroit ; Atrio , New York ; Sharq
Oriental , Obbürgen , Switzerland ; Parkhuus ,
Zurich , Switzerland
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