Tableware has long played an important role in the dining experience. The color, shape, and design of plates and bowls not only impact the presentation of the food and diners’ perception of the meal, but they’re also an expression of the chef’s overall artistic vision. Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, New York, is lauded as much for its fine dining as it is for its sustainability practices.* Every aspect of the farm-to-table establishment showcases the relationship between agriculture and gastronomy—from chef Dan Barber’s commitment to locally sourced,…
