Branding for Lunch is a weekly bite of bold thinking at the intersection of branding, Food, Place, and Design.

I’m Mary, brand designer, pastry shop owner, and someone who believes a croissant and a good concept have more in common than you think.

Every Tuesday at lunch, I share thoughts on how design and hospitality shape the way we eat, feel, gather, and connect — and how, together, they shape culture. From brand moments to beautiful spaces, from founder stories to the details that make something stick, from big-picture vision to finely-tuned execution.

It’s for those building cool cafés, destination restaurants, or boutique hotels — and for anyone who simply loves food, beautiful spaces, and the feeling of a brand done right.

Expect:
– Strategy & storytelling from the world of hospitality branding
– Honest takes on brand building (what works, what doesn’t)
– Case studies & founder insights worth reading
– Creative inspiration across food, space, and design culture

Served every Tuesday for lunch.
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I write Branding for Lunch and build brands at MARIUS MARIUS — a studio for visionary founders in beauty, design, lifestyle, and hospitality. Explore the work at mariusmarius.com.