# Building a Food & Beverage Style for Elayne: Part 6 – Live Demo Launch
In Part 1, we designed our color system. In Part 2, we shipped core patterns. In Part 3, we added menu patterns. In Part 4, we debugged layouts. In Part 5, we completed the pattern library with marketing and content patterns. Now, in Part 6, we’re launching the live demo site and showing you how it all comes together.
What we accomplished in Part 6:
- Launched live demo at https://demo.imagewize.com/kafe/
- Added events pattern for restaurant happenings
- Created 5 complete demo pages showcasing all patterns
- Published Elayne 3.0.0 with F&B style variation
- Demonstrated real-world restaurant website use cases
- Completed the 15-pattern Food & Beverage library
This final post showcases the finished product: a complete, production-ready restaurant website built entirely with WordPress blocks and patterns. No custom code required.
Meet Kafe: Your Demo Restaurant
Live Demo: https://demo.imagewize.com/kafe/
Kafe is a fictional modern cafe showcasing what’s possible with the Elayne Food & Beverage style variation. The demo includes:
- Homepage – Full-width hero with restaurant ambiance
- Drinks Menu – Complete beverage menu with pricing
- Food Menu – Four-section menu (Appetizers, Mains, Desserts, Sides)
- Events – Upcoming wine tastings, live music, and special dinners
- Contact – Hours, location, and contact information
Every page is built entirely with patterns from the F&B library. No custom CSS, no page builders, just WordPress blocks.
The Final Pattern: Events Grid
The last piece of our F&B puzzle was an events pattern for restaurant happenings. Restaurants and cafes need to promote:
- Wine tastings and pairing dinners
- Live music performances
- Chef’s table experiences
- Holiday specials and themed nights
- Cooking classes and workshops
Events Pattern Features
Pattern: fandb-events-grid.php
Key Features:
- 3-column responsive grid (19rem minimum width)
- Date badges with F&B color variations (teal, dark green, sage green)
- Event type badges (Wine Tasting, Live Music, Chef’s Table) with gold backgrounds
- Complete event details: time, pricing, availability
- “Reserve Your Spot” CTA buttons matching F&B style
- Responsive behavior: 3→2→1 columns across breakpoints
Real Restaurant Content
The events pattern includes realistic content that restaurants can easily adapt:
- Wine Tasting Night (Feb 20)
Tuscan wine pairing with Italian appetizers
€45 per person, limited to 20 guests - Live Jazz Evening (Feb 27)
Saturday night jazz with local artists
Free entry, reservations recommended - Chef’s Table Experience (Mar 5)
Exclusive 5-course tasting menu
€85 per person, limited to 8 guests
Content creators can simply duplicate event cards and update the details for their own events.
Complete Pattern Library: 15 Patterns
Here’s the final F&B pattern library included in Elayne 3.0.0:
Menu Patterns (4)
- Drinks Menu Grid – 4-section beverage menu (Coffee/Tea, Wines, Beers, Snacks)
- Food Menu Grid – 4-section food menu (Appetizers, Mains, Desserts, Sides)
- Daily Specials – Featured dishes with photos and chef’s notes
- Pricing Table – Simple list format perfect for wine lists
Marketing Patterns (2)
- Full-Width Hero – Cover hero with terrace background and dual CTAs
- Split Layout Hero – Text left, interior image right
Content Patterns (5)
- About Section – Two-column intro with “Read Our Story” CTA
- Hours & Location – Operating hours, contact info, map placeholder
- Chef Profile – Chef portrait with biography and awards
- Amenities Grid – Restaurant features (parking, outdoor seating, WiFi, etc.)
- Testimonials – Customer reviews with star ratings
Navigation Patterns (3)
- Dark Header – Pine Green background with social icons
- Light Header – White background with border
- Blog Grid – 3-column blog layout with F&B styling
Events Pattern (1)
- Events Grid – Restaurant happenings with date badges and CTAs
Building the Demo Pages
Let’s walk through how each demo page uses F&B patterns.
Homepage (/kafe/)
Pattern Stack:
- Full-Width Hero – Cafe terrace image with headline “Welcome to Kafe” and dual CTAs (“View Menu” + “Reserve Table”)
- About Section – Brief intro with interior photo
- Amenities Grid – Outdoor seating, WiFi, parking, bar icons
- Testimonials – Three customer reviews with 5-star ratings
Build Time: ~10 minutes (just inserting patterns and updating text)
Drinks Menu (/kafe/drinks/)
Pattern Stack:
- Drinks Menu Grid – Complete beverage menu
- Coffee & Tea section (Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, etc.)
- Wines section (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, etc.)
- Beers section (Craft selections)
- Snacks section (Light bites)
Build Time: ~5 minutes (pattern includes sample items, just update pricing)
Food Menu (/kafe/food/)
Pattern Stack:
- Food Menu Grid – Four-section menu
- Appetizers (Bruschetta, Calamari, etc.)
- Mains (Pan-Seared Halibut, Grilled Ribeye, etc.)
- Desserts (Tiramisu, Chocolate Lava Cake, etc.)
- Sides (Roasted Vegetables, Truffle Fries, etc.)
Build Time: ~8 minutes (update menu items and descriptions)
Events (/kafe/events/)
Pattern Stack:
- Events Grid – Three upcoming events
- Wine tasting night
- Live jazz evening
- Chef’s table experience
Build Time: ~5 minutes (duplicate cards, update event details)
Contact (/kafe/contact/)
Pattern Stack:
- Hours & Location – Operating hours and contact details
- Chef Profile – Meet the chef section
- Testimonials – Customer feedback
Build Time: ~7 minutes (update contact information)
Total Build Time: Complete Restaurant Website in Under 1 Hour
Starting from a blank WordPress installation with Elayne theme:
- Setup (10 min) – Install Elayne theme, activate Food & Beverage style variation, create 5 pages
- Homepage (10 min) – Insert hero, about, amenities, testimonials patterns and update text/images
- Drinks Menu (5 min) – Insert drinks grid pattern and update menu items
- Food Menu (8 min) – Insert food grid pattern and customize menu sections
- Events (5 min) – Insert events grid pattern and add upcoming events
- Contact (7 min) – Insert hours/location pattern and add chef profile
- Navigation & Footer (10 min) – Set up menu structure and configure header/footer
Total Time: ~55 minutes for a complete restaurant website
What Content Creators Can Customize
Every pattern is designed for easy customization by non-technical users:
Text Content
- Headlines and descriptions (just click and type)
- Menu items and prices (edit inline)
- Event details and dates (update text)
- Contact information (change phone, email, hours)
Images
- Replace pattern images with your own photos
- WordPress Media Library integration
- Recommended sizes included in pattern comments
Colors
- All colors come from F&B style variation
- Switch colors with Global Styles
- No CSS knowledge required
Layout
- Rearrange patterns with drag-and-drop
- Duplicate patterns for more content
- Hide/show sections as needed
Style Variation in Action
The Food & Beverage style variation provides:
Color Palette:
- Pine Green (#034521) – Primary brand color
- Teal Deep (#169179) – Accent color
- Warm Gold (#dcb171) – Highlights and CTAs
- Light Cream (#f8f6f0) – Backgrounds
- Dark Moss (#014521) – Deep accents
Typography:
- Anton – Bold headlines and hero text
- Orbitron – Menu section headers
- Asap Condensed – Body text and descriptions
- Inter – Utility text and buttons
Design Elements:
- Gold pipe separators (|) between menu items and prices
- Color-coded menu sections for visual hierarchy
- Date badges with rounded corners
- Event type badges with gold backgrounds
- Consistent spacing using WordPress block gaps
Lessons for Restaurant Websites
After building Kafe, here are our top insights for restaurant websites:
1. Visual Hierarchy Matters
- Use color-coded sections to organize menu categories
- Bold typography for menu items, lighter text for descriptions
- Clear price display with visual separators
2. Mobile-First Design
- Restaurant customers browse menus on phones
- Large tap targets for CTAs (“Reserve Table”, “View Menu”)
- Responsive grids that collapse to single column
3. Essential Information Upfront
- Hours and location on every page (header or footer)
- Phone number prominent for reservations
- Clear CTAs above the fold
4. Event Promotion
- Dedicated events page for special happenings
- Eye-catching date badges and event types
- Clear pricing and availability
5. Social Proof
- Customer testimonials with star ratings
- Chef credentials and awards
- Awards and recognition
Version 3.0.0: Elayne’s Next Chapter
The F&B demo launch coincided with Elayne 3.0.0, a major theme update:
What’s New:
- Complete Food & Beverage style variation with 15 patterns
- Simplified page templates (5→2 for cleaner architecture)
- Pattern compliance automation via GitHub Actions
- Improved documentation and migration guides
Breaking Changes:
- Removed 3 redundant page templates (pages auto-fallback to default)
- Modern FSE approach: patterns control spacing, not templates
Upgrade Path:
- Existing sites: Pages automatically use new templates
- No manual migration needed (patterns already handle spacing)
Real-World Use Cases
The Elayne F&B style works for various food service businesses:
Restaurants
- Fine dining establishments
- Casual dining venues
- Fast-casual restaurants
- Farm-to-table concepts
Cafes & Coffee Shops
- Specialty coffee roasters
- Breakfast cafes
- Bakery cafes
- Tea houses
Bars & Lounges
- Wine bars
- Cocktail lounges
- Craft beer bars
- Sports bars with food
Catering Services
- Event catering companies
- Corporate catering
- Wedding catering
- Food trucks
Getting Started with Elayne F&B
1. Install Elayne Theme
- Download from WordPress.org (free)
- Or install via Appearance → Themes → Add New
2. Activate Food & Beverage Style
- Go to Appearance → Editor
- Click Styles (top right)
- Select “Food & Beverage”
3. Browse Patterns
- Appearance → Editor → Patterns
- Filter by “Food & Beverage” category
- Preview patterns before inserting
4. Build Your Site
- Create pages (Home, Menu, Events, Contact)
- Insert F&B patterns
- Customize text and images
- Publish!
Community Feedback
Since launching the Kafe demo, we’ve received excellent feedback:
From Agency Owners:
“The F&B patterns saved us 10+ hours on a restaurant client project. We just customized the demo and shipped it.” – Web Design Agency
From Restaurant Owners:
“I built my entire menu page in 15 minutes. No developer needed!” – Cafe Owner
From Theme Developers:
“Love the pattern-first approach. Clean code, no cruft. Easy to extend.” – WordPress Developer
What’s Next for Elayne
The F&B style is just the beginning. Future style variations in development:
- Hotel & Hospitality – Room showcases, booking systems, amenity grids
- Fitness & Gym – Class schedules, trainer profiles, membership pricing
- Medical & Healthcare – Service showcases, doctor profiles, appointment CTAs
- Education – Course catalogs, instructor profiles, enrollment CTAs
Each vertical will include 12-15 industry-specific patterns, following the F&B blueprint.
Key Takeaways
For Restaurant Owners
- You don’t need a developer to build a professional restaurant website
- WordPress blocks and patterns provide all the tools you need
- Total build time: under 1 hour for a complete site
- Easy to update menus, events, and content yourself
For Web Agencies
- F&B patterns accelerate client projects
- Customizable design system saves development time
- Pattern-based workflow scales across multiple clients
- Easy to white-label and extend
For Theme Developers
- Industry-specific pattern libraries add value
- Pattern-first design beats custom post types
- Block-based approach aligns with WordPress direction
- Clean code and documentation matters
The Journey Complete (For Real This Time!)
After six comprehensive posts, we’ve documented the complete journey of building a Food & Beverage style variation for Elayne:
- ✅ Part 1: Design system and color palette
- ✅ Part 2: Core patterns (drinks menu, headers, blog)
- ✅ Part 3: Additional menu patterns (food menu, specials, pricing)
- ✅ Part 4: Marketing patterns (heroes, about, chef profile, amenities, testimonials)
- ✅ Part 5: Pattern refinements, navigation fixes, documentation
- ✅ Part 6: Live demo launch and real-world examples
Final Stats:
- 15 production-ready patterns in the F&B library
- 5 complete demo pages showcasing all patterns
- 55 minutes to build a restaurant website from scratch
- Zero custom code required for content creators
- 3.0.0 release with F&B style variation
Visit the Live Demo
See the Elayne Food & Beverage style in action:
Demo Site: https://demo.imagewize.com/kafe/
Try Elayne: Download from WordPress.org
Theme Documentation: https://imagewize.com/themes/elayne/
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/imagewize/elayne
About Elayne Theme
Elayne is Imagewize’s flagship Full Site Editing theme, designed for digital agencies and web professionals who need flexible, industry-specific solutions. With eight style variations covering corporate, wellness, legal, and food service industries, Elayne empowers content editors to build beautiful, on-brand websites without touching code.
Current Style Variations:
- Denim & Copper (Corporate)
- Forest Sage (Wellness/Eco)
- Gray & Gold (Luxury)
- Legal Blue (Legal Services)
- Orange (Vibrant)
- Spa & Wellness (Spa Industry)
- Teal Bay (Modern/Tech)
- Food & Beverage (Version 3.0.0 – Live Demo!)
Learn more: https://imagewize.com/themes/elayne/
GitHub: https://github.com/imagewize/elayne
Thank you for following our 6-part series on building the Food & Beverage style for Elayne. We hope you’ll check out the live demo and build something amazing with these patterns!
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