Ratio
We emphasize the importance of veg-forward ratios for color and texture.
1
No Waste, Whole Products
Utilize every part of an ingredient, both to reduce waste, as well as to add texture, flavor, and depth to our dishes.
2
Knife Cuts
Consider bite sized pieces & dramatic slices. Visualize who is eating the food and how each bite will sit on a fork or on a platter.
3
Saucing
Add moisture & shine via sauces & pestos.
4
Oil
EVOO drizzle creates pools to capture light, but also adds essential flavor. Try making an infused herb oil and utilizing the fried herbs as a garnish.
5
Spice Garnishing
We utilize 9 versatile spices, elevating the flavor profile of every dish. Spices used should also feature on top.
6
Baby Leaves, Nuts, Seeds & Citrus
Use the baby leaves, buds, tender stems, toasted nuts & seeds, and strips, peels & zest of key ingredients in a recipe as a garnish.
7
Platters
Find a serving vessel, whether for formally plated or family style dinners, that is complementary in color, size & shape. Choose with the same attention to detail as selecting ingredients & the cooking process.
8
Heat Map
Char veggies, brown proteins over high heat, and lean into grill marks on bread for visual texture, as well as rich depth of flavor.
9
Color Palette
Shop the rainbow — for crudités platters, roasted vegetable medleys, and any dishes that feature produce that comes in myriad shades.
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Food styling is at the core of creating beautiful, healthful dishes that everyone wants to eat. Our dishes converge at beauty & flavor, embodying our core culinary tenets: Veg-forward, Balanced, Healthy, Innovative, Elegantly rustic, and Comforting. Below, we have organized our Guide to Food Styling, which plays a key role in establishing these tenets within our dishes.
A special thanks to Sylvie Rosokoff for the beautiful photographs.