Chefs and Restaurants

Let Your Takeaway Packaging Be an Extension of Your Restaurant Style

Matt Kirouac

Leftovers might signal the end of a meal, but standout takeaway boxes can serve as a physical extension of a restaurant—and a promotional tool.

“The most successful restaurants remain committed to their vision with everything they do,” says Brad Van Otterloo, co-owner of Austin’s Tancho, known for its colorfully branded sushi boxes with compartments for each course, and printed dining suggestions. “Sushi, in particular, requires careful handling to maintain...