Horst Design International, a retail and restaurant design firm in Cold Spring Harbor, has won first place, restaurant category, for the design of the Nisen Sushi restaurant. Hundreds of entries were submitted to the Chain Store Age - International Retail Stores of the Year Design competition by the world's leading design firms. Recognized for its unique design and interior brand image, HDI created a 3,000 s/f culinary establishment located in a suburban shopping center. According to owner Robert Beer, the atmosphere is like the NYC Meat Packing District meets South Beach - a high-paced, sophisticated and contemporary Japanese restaurant. "Now Nisen Sushi is a gorgeously detailed and exquisite restaurant, where everyone is feels like a VIP as soon as they walk through the door," said Craig Jacobson, manager. "By creating a casual outside dining area with seating for about 30 patrons, they can meander alongside the Bamboo sheltered garden dining setting," said Doug Horst, president, HDI. HDI has also designed the Nisen Sushi facility in Westbury, which was featured on the cover of Visual Merchandising & Store Magazine.