Restaurants on the Edge

Increased competition threatens to leave a hip, historic Ljubljana bar-cafe stuck in Slovenia’s past. But with a cool update, it gets its groove back.

A lakeside pub in Canada’s Okanagan Valley transforms from a franchise clone with seasonal tourist trade into a cozy year-round magnet for locals.

Modern Scandinavian design and deliciously fun food transport a forgotten heritage restaurant outside Turku, Finland, into the 21st century.

An Ontario eatery's delectable view can’t save its messy menu and interior, but an overhaul with fresh, local flavor brings the outdoor bounty inside.

An infusion of authentic aloha spirit just might salvage an Italian restaurant that sits empty despite its stunning view of Hawaii’s Keauhou Bay.

Two expats’ washed-up St. Croix eatery goes from dark man cave to bright beach bar with the additions of regional seafood and decor — and a swingset.

Inspired by Southwestern culture and Arizona's sweeping desert vistas, the trio brings balance to a badly reviewed bistro and its chaotic menu.