Question 1

What is Restaurant FM?

Accepted Answer

Restaurant FM is a premium audio-visual platform designed to deliver immersive dining atmospheres. It provides 10 curated restaurant-music stations and 13 immersive video windows representing diverse global culinary spaces, allowing users to experience the auditory and visual character of a venue before booking a table.

Question 2

Is the music played on Restaurant FM licensed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every track featured on Restaurant FM is fully licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0, CC BY-ND 4.0, or CC0 1.0) royalty-free distributions. Artist and license details (such as Kevin MacLeod, PulseBox, and VibeDepot) are explicitly documented in our public audio credits ledger.

Question 3

How do the 'Live Windows' work?

Accepted Answer

Our Live Windows overlay 15-to-30-second high-fidelity ambient video loops (such as street dining, ramen shops, and café settings) with synchronized background audio. The player supports elapsed/duration states, automatic track advance, seeking, volume controls, and seamless transition back to the corresponding photo station.

Question 4

Can I stream Restaurant FM in my commercial space?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because our music library is comprised entirely of royalty-free and Creative Commons assets, Restaurant FM is safe to stream in commercial settings like cafés, bistros, and lobbies. It provides a warm, consistent background ambience without the licensing overhead of traditional commercial radio.

Question 5

How can my restaurant or coffee shop get featured as a live window?

Accepted Answer

If you own a food venue with an authentic atmosphere (such as a sushi counter, bakery, diner, or bistro) and want to be listed in our directory or featured as an ambient live window stream, you can apply for verification. We verify coordinates, photos, and music styles before onboarding new partners.

Question 6

What is the difference between Day and Night mixes?

Accepted Answer

Each station features distinct Day and Night audio signatures matching the atmospheric shift of a real restaurant. Day mixes favor upbeat acoustic jazz and bossa nova, while Night mixes feature soft lo-fi, late-night sax, and cozy blues to reflect a late-night dining dining mood.

Question 7

How does the search map locate restaurants next to landmarks?

Accepted Answer

Our interactive search map is powered by OpenFreeMap vector tiles via MapLibre GL JS, which does not require external API keys. It maps our curated listings (including the 100+ Michelin editorial preview spots) with precise coordinates, allowing users to find specific dining moods next to landmarks (such as 'The One Fusion next to Starbucks' at Yonge & Eglinton or 'Morning Brew Coffee Bar' on Queen West).

Question 8

What is the 100 Michelin-starred restaurant list?

Accepted Answer

We maintain a curated, evidence-backed index of 100+ Michelin-starred restaurants across the United States and Canada (covering cities like Toronto, Vancouver, NYC, Chicago, SF, and Miami). Each entry is mapped with coordinates and matched to an appropriate station genre.

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