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Article: Ahead of the glass: operators utilize everything from shot glasses to Pilsners as presentation tools.(OPERATIONS)(usa of glass in honest and uncomplicated approach for preparations and presentation)
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- Restaurants & Institutions
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- May 15, 2006
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Simplicity is taken seriously at A Voce. From grilled octopus with peperonata, chorizo and lemon to Sicilian-style coffee granita, Chef-owner Andrew Carmellini targets an honest and uncomplicated approach for preparations and presentations at his New York City restaurant.
"People eat with their eyes," explains Pastry Chef April Robinson. "The presentation of our dishes should be as simple as the food itself to give guests a good view of what they're about to enjoy."
To accomplish this, Robinson carefully ponders the best presentation pieces for desserts, often reaching for stemware instead of more-traditional plates and bowls. Inspiration often can be ...