SEPTEMBER 2010 FOOD & WINE
46
Written by Dawn Mori
Photographed by Taka and Nicole Tsubaki
T
here are many reasons to dine at one
of the city's great restaurants. One
of the most satisfying is the moment
your server reappears to present another
delicious course. While you can anticipate
the flavors and place the aromas, it is the
visual experience of dining which makes that
lasting first impression.
How professional chefs create each awe-
inspiring presentation is a question that has
humbled many a home cook. For three of
the city's top chefs, the answer comes from
an innate artistry, perfected from years of
experience – one that is more organic than
pedantic, more instinctive than contrived.
These culinary masters have an almost
inexplicable talent that communicates their
passion for food and for each guest to take away
a memorable dining experience – an experience
that first begins with a feast for the eyes.
