The Art of Storytelling…

& Hospitality

Every kitchen has a vision,
my place is to help them tell it…

A plated gourmet dish featuring a piece of meat topped with sauce and garnished with vegetables, served on a white plate.

Make it stand out.

A smiling chef with glasses, tattoos on his arm, wearing a white chef coat, sitting at a table with a notebook and a glass of white wine.

I’ve worked alongside many a chef — each has developed a highly refined feel that I work to portray via interior design, branding, or simply capturing them within their space — creating edible art.

A dinner setting with a plate of steak, creamy pasta, and fried appetizers, accompanied by a glass of red wine and a bottle of red wine on a wooden table with a warm background.
A cocktail in a coupe glass on a wooden surface with a shadow and sunlight, with a blurred background of foliage and a fence.
A gourmet dish featuring thinly sliced fresh fish, salmon, and vegetables like cucumber, all artfully arranged in a dark broth and garnished with red fish roe and delicate edible leaves.
A variety of dishes on a green table, including a glass of red wine, a plate with cooked fish, a bowl of couscous or quinoa salad with chickpeas and herbs, a skewered grilled fish garnished with sliced yellow cherry tomatoes and chopped green onions, a plate with two fried croquettes topped with chopped green onions, a large bottle of Saint-Joseph wine, a bowl of cucumber and tomato salad with fresh herbs, a glass of water, and pieces of flatbread.
A gourmet dish featuring grilled vegetables and herbs on a white plate, with some green foliage in the foreground and a wooden table underneath.
Man standing with arms crossed in front of a graffiti-covered brick wall and door, woman in white shirt behind door, graffiti including tags and drawings.
A dessert with a chocolate base topped with tomato slices and crushed nuts, served on a white ceramic plate with a wooden surface background.
Group of six friends enjoying a dinner gathering at a restaurant, with various plates of food and drinks on the table, warmly lit in a cozy setting.
A person with tattoos stretching dough on a floured surface, with several pieces of shaped dough ready for baking.
People sharing a meal at a wooden table with various dishes and drinks.
A brick fireplace with burning logs and visible flames, cooking inside.
A person cutting fresh pasta with a knife on a metal surface, with a rolling pin and pasta noodles on the table.
Close-up of a small wooden bowl filled with fried insects against a dark background, with other bowls partially visible around it.
Octopus tentacle being grilled on a round metal grill with olive oil and spices, beside a wood fire stove with blue flames.
A glass of red cocktail with ice and a cherry, on a wooden table, surrounded by green houseplants.
Unorganized homemade ravioli pasta on a floured dark surface, with scattered nuts, cheese pieces, and a wooden rolling pin.
Close-up of a plate with grilled or roasted artichoke heart garnished with herbs, served on a white dish on a wooden table.
A chef in a kitchen sprinkling flour onto rolled green dough sticks on a countertop.
A rectangular white plate with a colorful salad on a polished wooden table seen through green leaves in a bright setting.
A baked pie with a golden, crispy crust on a dark countertop, surrounded by halved oranges, a small bowl of raspberries, and a wooden crate filled with oranges.
Cheesecake topped with red fruit sauce and garnished with orange pieces on a white plate.
A glass of dark amber liquid on a white tablecloth with shadows cast on the wall behind it.
A cocktail in a stemmed glass with a lightly frothy top, placed on a wooden surface with some text. There are plants and a fence in the background.
A dessert served in a white ramekin on a white plate, garnished with edible flowers and dollops of whipped cream, beside a glass of water.
Five baked oysters topped with cheese, bacon bits, chopped chives, and a jalapeño slice on each, arranged on a white rectangular plate.
A table with an Asian meal featuring a plate of noodles with lobster, a rectangular dish with four pieces of sushi topped with seared fish, and several glasses of beverages including wine, beer, and orange juice. There are also chopsticks, a fork, an
A bowl of spaghetti with meat sauce garnished with basil leaves on a wooden table.
A man with glasses and a beard sitting by a window wearing a navy blue t-shirt and an apron, looking contemplative.
A bowl of green sashimi or vegetable salad on a wooden table with a glass of beverage nearby
A ceramic bowl containing a patty and broken pieces of flatbread or chips, placed on a wooden surface.
A plated gourmet dish featuring a piece of glazed meat with vegetables and sauce, served on a decorative white plate.
A smiling man with glasses, tattoos on his arm, wearing a white chef's coat, sitting at a table with a notebook and a glass of white wine.
Charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, roasted vegetables, and olives, accompanied by a bowl of seasoned chickpeas or lentils and some bread slices on a dark wooden table.
Close-up of grilled orange halves with charred black markings on the juicy flesh.
A table set with various dishes including a bowl of couscous with chickpeas and herbs, a plate of falafel with chopped onions and herbs, a skewered grilled meat dish topped with vegetables, a plate of cucumber and tomato salad with herbs, and a bottl
A top-down view of a wooden table with various dishes and drinks, including pasta, sliced meats, cocktails, and bottled water.
A table with a variety of food including sashimi, sushi rolls, a cocktail with a skewer, soy sauce, and glasses of wine or champagne.
Close-up of a plated dessert featuring a layered cake with yellow glaze, a scoop of white ice cream, and decorative sauces and garnishes on a white plate.
Group of people at a dinner table raising their glasses in a toast during a celebration in a cozy, well-lit restaurant.
Artfully plated dish with sliced cucumbers, raw fish, caviar, garnished with herbs and edible leaves, served in a bowl of broth.
A male chef dressed in a white chef coat, holding a large kitchen knife across his chest, standing in front of a textured gray stone wall.
A person in a suit holding a glass of whiskey at a dinner table with a plated dish, a bottle of whisky, a glass of water, and a waiter in the background.
Artful presentation of pink cubes of sashimi, garnished with microgreens, thinly sliced onions, cherry tomatoes, and dark purple-black shaved ice, on a white plate.
A gourmet meal featuring a plate with cooked fish on a bed of yellow mashed potatoes at a fine dining restaurant, with a glass of red wine, a bottle of sparkling water, and a salad in the background, along with other empty glasses and a cutlery set o
A halved soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk on a green kitchen cutting board, alongside shredded cheese, grated cheese, and cheese sticks, with a box grater and knife nearby.
A white plate with a serving of Asian-style dumplings topped with fresh green herbs, served on a wooden table with orange chopsticks on the side.
A glass of red wine on a white surface, surrounded by various abstract wooden and textured objects.
A bowl of stuffed green peppers with fried onions on top, served with two small dishes of sauce, a bottle of champagne, and a glass of red wine on a table outdoors.
Close-up of a sushi roll with rice, avocado, and beef, garnished with red fish roe, accompanied by various greens, soybean sprouts, and decorative sauces on a white plate.
A dinner scene with a glass of red wine, a glass of water, a plate of meat with sauce, a small bowl of fried foods, and a small bowl of cheese with dough. There are two bottles of wine in the background.
A bowl of creamy soup with garnishes including a soft-boiled egg, chopped herbs, and croutons on top, placed on a wooden table.
People sharing a meal at a wooden dining table with various plates of food, drinks, and utensils, viewed from above.
A dish with a seared piece of meat, topped with microgreens, served on a bed of lentils, with artichoke hearts and a yellow sauce, presented on a white plate.
A blue surface with a yellow placemat, on which is a pink and white cocktail in a stemmed glass, a plate with almonds, a blue hourglass with yellow sand, and a gold propeller-shaped object.
People enjoying drinks and conversation at a bar with seafood on a tiered platter in front of them.
A plate with roasted chicken covered in sauce, mashed potatoes topped with chives, and sautéed greens with celery stalks.
A glass of pink cocktail with a strawberry garnish, black and white bowls and containers, and fresh strawberries on a black surface.
People dining at a restaurant with plates of food including a hot dog, fries, and a slice of bread topped with garnishes; drinks like a cocktail with a lemon slice, a glass of water, and a martini with an orange peel
A glass of white wine, a glass of water, and a bowl of eggs with greens on a marble table against a dark green upholstered background.
Close-up of finely diced pink tuna sashimi garnished with herbs, black caviar, and small edible yellow or white accents on a white plate
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