A good restaurant ensures that the food offers a stellar dining experience, but Rainforest Cafe offered a one-of-a-kind enchanting (and often overstimulating) extravaganza. The name alone conjures up images of dining amongst lush greenery, and that's certainly what the chain strived for. As soon as you reached the doors, thick vegetation making up a "forest" greeted you, along with an animated red-eyed tree frog and his gang of jungle pals.
Look at the biggest trends, TV shows, and movies from the last few years, and one thing is clear: '90s nostalgia is a seriously profitable business. Those who remember the last decade of the 20th century are willing to pony up quite a bit of cash to see a return of their all-time favorites, from fashion to music to interior design.
A significant difference between the new Planet Hollywood and its predecessor is the move away from traditional memorabilia to high-tech, interactive experiences that cater to modern diners.