In my experience, what could actually make it artisan:
- -uncomfortable stools with no back and at a height that feels just a little too high but not quite right.
- -menus accessed by qr codes with a smartphones
- -serving dishes that are actually just pieces of wood (gives that rustic appeal)
- -a big word cloud on the wall that contains words like "steel-cut", "locally sourced", and--why not--"Artisan"
- -lighting that looks old, often using those nice incandescent filaments that give a warm glow--most likely string lights
Those are just a few ideas off the top of my head. I agree--they aren't artisan yet but if hipsters have taught me anything, it's that decorating in a certain way will get you a certain clientele and they will believe it's artisan.
