After a drawn out trial in which Peso's Kitchen and Lounge founder Brian Hutmacher sued the Matador for trade dress infringement, the restaurant chain is pleased with the settlement reached and happy to reassure customers that they won't notice too many changes.

"We felt great at the end of the day," said Zak Menlang, one of the Matador's founders. "We were glad that it was over and happy that Peso's feels the same way."

Melang said it seemed silly to spend so much money on a trial that resulted in so few changes.

"It makes me sick to think of that much wasted money," Melang said.

Thankfully the restaurant's insurance covered all of the Matador's costs.

While a final settlement has yet to be determined, in a proceeding on Oct. 21 the following was agreed upon by both parties:

At the Ballard Matador, there will be some changes in decor. According to court documents, wall treatments must be a significantly different from color from the yellow walls at Peso's and ceiling tiles must not be red. Votive candles must also be removed from the walls and all "Day of the Dead" d