While attendance rates at live theater, opera and symphonies have steadily declined over the years, culinary art appears to be holding firm.
Tina Howe’s THE ART OF DINING features set designers who fill a realistic three-room dining/living area with food and cooking paraphernalia for an exquisite burlesque of contemporary attitudes. Dinner guests include sensual middle aged couple as well as an inept writer meeting his soon-to-be publisher.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is known for high fashion food and lavish shopping sprees. But more recently, this neighborhood has also become home to innovative dining experiences including virtual reality dining experiences, live music-themed meals and immersive culinary journeys.
Crustacean offers seafood fusion cuisine in a low-lit atmosphere with crushed velvet upholstery and floral arrangements – the wagyu or lobster crispy rice Benedicts will not fail to dazzle!
Waldo Fernandez designed and created the menu and design at Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant Spago to feature California produce and ingredients, as well as ground-breaking artists like John Baldessari – known for altering photographs – as an important figure of contemporary American conceptual art, and Ed Ruscha as an innovator of West Coast Pop art.
Il Pastaio provides more traditional Italian fare in an atmospheric, string-lit space reminiscent of an authentic neighborhood trattoria. Generations of families gather here, as do large groups of friends catching up. Sample the charred eggplant dip or beet muhammara while sipping on one of Il Pastaio’s signature cocktails (prickly pear Negroni or Merv Griffin; white tequila with watermelons, rhubarb and mint). And for wagyu enthusiasts Yazawa offers raw as well as barbecued options!
New York City
New York City boasts a vast array of Thestaurant to explore, ranging from high-end spots with skyline views and piano bars to classic diners offering classic American fare like burgers and pancakes. But beyond delicious fare there are also places that create jaw-dropping environments designed to engage more than just tastebuds.
Casa Lever is an intimate Milanese restaurant in midtown Manhattan that frequently attracts media members and hedge fund titans for power lunches and dinners, drawing them together around its large selection of Damien Hirst works such as his butterfly paintings Since the Majority of Me Rejects the Majority of You (2006) and Fun Lovin (2008) – plus Hush’s sculpture made out of gloss paint and wood.
Peak at 30 Hudson Yards offers stunning vistas and an eclectic nine-piece collection from Malcom Hill and Petr Weigl wall structures as well as Margaret Boozer’s blue mixed media piece on aluminum to make for an exceptional dining experience.
San Francisco
Experience Michelin-star dining or enjoy some of the city’s best cuisine – there is an array of restaurants offering Michelin-star dinners or just delicious food options here in Beijing. Taquerias, dumpling shops, tasting menu destinations are plentiful here; here are just a few that should make everyone’s list:
Octavia remains as impeccable as ever, offering dishes such as fresh mozzarella with Jimmy Nardellos and Brentwood corn lasagna that highlight Northern California’s bounty. Octavia’s window-fronted space is bright and elegant, featuring decorative floral arrangements from popular florist The Petaler for added color pop.
The Institute of Contemporary Art SF stands out as an alternative art museum by merging culinary and visual arts together. Their on-site eatery Meantime offers gluten-free and locally sourced Asian Box options that pair nicely with current programs or exhibitions; an Herb Curry Paneer and Butter Chicken Box from this initial set are specifically tailored to complement Beyond Bollywood exhibition.
Washington D.C.
Art and Soul is Chef Art Smith’s inaugural Southern restaurant in Washington D.C. It offers authentic southern food with comforting traditional comfort dishes enhanced by regional elements, all set against an atmosphere that embraces warmth and hospitality. Bold touches of red and basic black add flair while remaining comfortable to enjoy an enjoyable dining experience – ideal for hosting events!
America’s restaurant scene is vibrant and varied, from celebrity chefs serving delectable creations to chili smothered half-smoke served at diners. This season explores how different characters interact with food both inside the kitchen and at their tables.