Chef pouring green sauce over seared scallops on a plate with a blue napkin and red flower.
Cocktail in a glass with a lemon twist on a wooden board, surrounded by slivered almonds and a blue napkin.
Plate of seared fish with green sauce, spinach, and microgreens on a black plate, garnished with fresh spinach leaves.
Close-up of a medium-rare steak slice on a fork, with a whole steak and garnished mushrooms on a plate.
Chef in a white uniform and apron standing at a table with a cleaver, next to a plate of sliced meat garnished with greens.
Gourmet seafood dish with prawns, scallops, mixed vegetables, garnished with microgreens, served in a white bowl with decorative edges.
Sliced tomahawk steak on a slate platter with grilled vegetables, roasted potato wedges, herb garnish, and a carving fork and knife.
Bowl of hummus garnished with seeds, chopped tomatoes, and herbs, next to pita bread and tomatoes on a wooden table.
Man in a brown apron sitting in a restaurant with shelves and bottles in the background.
Orecchiette pasta with creamy sauce, tomatoes, greens, and microgreens in a bowl with a fork nearby.
Glass of iced drink with lime and basil, on wooden board with gray napkin and ring
A skillet filled with seafood paella including shrimp, clams, and mussels, garnished with colorful edible flowers and herbs, accompanied by fried plantains on the side.
female bartender serving a glass of iced cocktail garnished with mint
Bottle of Bhakta spirit with a glass containing a brown cocktail, ice, and a lemon peel garnish on a wooden coaster.
Chef Zakari Davila wearing blue bandana and apron.
Grilled ribeye steak with roasted vegetables on a slate board.
Grilled steak on a plate with herb garnish, accompanied by roasted stuffed squash with pistachios, sliced purple onion, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and a lime.
Chocolate dessert with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, orange slices, pretzels, and chocolate disc on a black plate, surrounded by pink and red flowers.
Grilled steak slices with a green sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a black plate.
Gourmet dish with steak, peas, broccoli rabe, artichoke, and mashed potatoes on a black plate with a woven placemat, accompanied by a knife, fork, and a glass of red wine.
Knob Creek bourbon bottle, glass with ice sphere, cigar on tray on wooden surface.
Paella with seafood, including mussels and squid, in a dark plate on a woven placemat.
Chef holding a plated dish of gourmet food garnished with herbs and vegetables.
A plate of ceviche with thinly sliced white fish, avocado puree, red chili slices, herbs, and drizzled oil on a white ceramic dish with a blue napkin underneath on a marble surface.
Plate of wide pasta with sauce, grated cheese, and herbs, next to sliced grilled chicken on a wooden board and a blue napkin with a fork.
A glass filled with a cocktail and ice, garnished with an orange peel, placed on a wooden board with a bottle of handcrafted tequila labeled "813" standing in the background. A blue cloth napkin is nearby.
Plate with two burrata cheese balls, slices of crusty bread, and garnished with fresh dill. Nearby, a small dish with sliced salami, a bowl with cubes of butter, and whole tomatoes. Cutlery and a green napkin with a gold leaf napkin ring.
Sliced grilled steak on a black plate, garnished with greens and served with roasted vegetables.
Close-up of fresh blueberries with a deep blue color.
A chilled cocktail in a stemmed glass with an orange hue, garnished with a cherry on a skewer, placed on a dark cloth napkin.
Assorted fresh apples and pears on a wooden surface, with sliced apples in a wooden bowl, showing a variety of colors including red, green, and yellow.
Yellow cocktail in a martini glass with purple orchids, beside three limes on a woven placemat, blurred background.
Classic Old Fashioned cocktail in a glass with an orange slice and cherry garnish, on a wooden coaster, with ice cubes and an orange slice on a gray surface.
Refreshing berry cocktail in a tall glass, garnished with fresh mint, blueberries, and a slice of lemon, on a wooden coaster.
A triangular puff pastry on a decorative white plate with herbs and a cinnamon stick used as garnish, placed on a teal napkin on a wooden table.
A cocktail in a glass garnished with a slice of dried lime, accompanied by a whole lime and a white napkin on a wooden surface.
A piece of knafeh topped with pistachios in a cast iron skillet on a decorative plate, with rose petals scattered around.
Cocktail with dried lime slice, black salt rim, and scattered rose petals on a table, next to a purple napkin and decorative napkin ring.
Gourmet dish with seared ahi tuna, avocado puree, and garnishes on a white oval plate.
Glass of watermelon and basil cocktail with lime, placed on a wooden tray, next to fresh basil leaves and watermelon slices on a white plate.
Pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce, pickles, and a side of potato chips on a wooden surface.
Grilled chicken breast garnished with edible flowers on a black plate, placed on a wooden table with a beige napkin.
Chef in blue Lucky Shuck shirt standing in front of neon sign reading 'Lucky Shuck Raw Bar' in a restaurant interior.
A cocktail glass filled with a strawberry and basil drink, garnished with a strawberry slice and basil leaves, placed on a wooden table next to fresh strawberries and basil leaves, with a red napkin in the background.
Two arancini balls on a black plate garnished with microgreens, served on a woven placemat with a fork.
Cocktail with an ice cube, garnished with a cinnamon stick, orange peel, and cherry, on a woven surface.
Grilled fish served on pineapple half filled with rice and topped with salsa and microgreens.
Cocktail in a glass with ice cubes, lime wedge, and sliced jalapeños, on a wooden surface with a red cloth.
Empanada and parsley on white plate on wooden table.
Bottle of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky with shot glass and flames
Grilled chicken served on mashed potatoes with sautéed onions, bell peppers, microgreens, and broccolini on a decorative plate.
Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries scattered on a wooden surface.
A wooden bowl containing assorted fresh root vegetables, including white turnips, red radishes, an orange carrot, and a white carrot, with green tops attached.
A bowl of dumplings in gravy with peas, garnished with parsley, placed on a dark napkin. Next to it are a spoon, a small bowl of flour, a ladle, and a saucepan lid on a rustic surface.
Pouring Grolsch beer into a glass with frothy head, next to a green Grolsch bottle on a wooden table.
Grilled steak on a barbecue grill with flame underneath.
Three pieces of smoked salmon crostini with cream cheese and microgreens on a rectangular white plate.
Rice pudding with caramelized sugar and mint leaves in a bowl on a table with a spoon.
Waffles topped with blueberries and a scoop of ice cream, served with mango slices on a black plate.
A wheel of vintage gouda cheese aged 5 years on a wooden board with a cut wedge and crumbled pieces on a small cutting board.
Pan-seared fish on top of a bed of sautéed mushrooms and peas, garnished with microgreens and pickled onions on a white plate.
A basket filled with red and yellow apples next to fresh fennel on a rustic blue wooden surface.
Pasta dish with tomato sauce, grated cheese, herbs, and garnished with sliced onions, served in a decorative bowl with flowers in the background.
Pink cocktail in a martini glass with a lemon on a colorful placemat, garnished with dried lemon slices, against a dark background.
Grilled steak on a flaming barbecue grill
Cocktail with ice, garnished with a sliced green jalapeño and thyme, placed on a wooden tray with whole jalapeños.
Assorted colorful fruits and vegetables including yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, apples, grapes, carrots, strawberries, romanesco broccoli, fennel, lettuce, and onions.
A tropical drink garnished with an orange slice and cherry, served in a glass with a straw. There are pineapple slices and a whole pineapple in the background, with a sunset visible through a window.
Pineapple cocktail with lime slice and pineapple garnish on wooden tray
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and purple microgreens on a wooden surface.
A loaf of artisan bread with a decorative crust on a wooden board, accompanied by a small bowl of butter and a serrated knife, placed on a striped cloth.
Gourmet dish with grilled meat, pickled vegetables, carrots, couscous, and sauces on a white plate, garnished with microgreens and a pink carnation on a blue napkin.
A cocktail in a wine glass garnished with basil and strawberries, on a slate serving tray with fresh basil leaves and sliced strawberries, next to a menu on a wicker placemat.
Chef cooking in a restaurant kitchen with a flambe technique, wearing a face mask, and holding a towel.
Plate of steak salad with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, and bacon on a wooden table.
Chef Thomas Parker sitting in a dimly lit restaurant, wearing a brown apron and gray chef's jacket, with a bar and TV in the background.
Ingredients for making pizza: mozzarella cheese, tomato, salami, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato sauce on a wooden board.
Pasta topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and basil leaves, served in a bowl with a fork on a fabric napkin.
A red cocktail in a martini glass with a raspberry garnish, accompanied by whole limes and raspberries on a wooden table.
Yellow cocktail in a glass with ice, garnished with a dried citrus slice, placed on a textured surface with a person's hands in the background.
Ground beef with olives on white rice, plantains, and bread slices on a table setting.
Variety of potatoes on wooden surface with green leaves and bowl of yellow potatoes.
Seared tuna with black rice, diced tomatoes, and microgreens in a white bowl on a blue tablecloth.
A cocktail with a dried lemon slice garnish, surrounded by dried rose petals and a beige napkin on a table.
Grilled octopus tentacle on a patterned blue plate with pureed sauce, garnished with sliced carrots, shallots, and herbs.
Grilled fish with green sauce, grapefruit segments, and fresh greens on a blue plate with fork holding a bite.
Bowl of pasta with tomato sauce, bell peppers, and basil, with bread and olive oil on wooden table.
Cocktail glass with amber liquid and orange peel, small lit oil lamp on wooden board.
Oaxaca cheese balls on wooden tray with green bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and colorful cloth.
Close-up of a double cheeseburger with lettuce, bacon, avocado, and a brioche bun, with a side dish in the background.
Glass of red wine next to a bottle and a plate of pepperoni pizza on a wooden board.
Espresso martini on wooden tray with brown plaid napkin and ring.
Grilled salmon filet with fruit salsa on a white plate, garnished with grilled cherry tomatoes and served over mashed avocado or guacamole, accompanied by toasted bread.
A glass of Old Fashioned cocktail with an orange twist and a cherry garnish on a wooden board, accompanied by an orange slice and cherries.
Person squeezing lemon peel over a glass of whiskey on ice.
Freshly baked banana bread with slices, bananas in the background, on a wooden table with a red and white checkered cloth.
Fresh broccoli and cauliflower on a wooden surface
Iced coffee cocktail with cinnamon on wooden platter, star anise garnish, cloth napkin
A glass of whiskey with an orange slice garnish, placed in a wooden box with dried tobacco leaves and a lit cigar.
Slice of flan topped with fresh berries and chocolate, with syrup being poured over it, on a white plate.
A cocktail in a glass with a creamy foam top, garnished with a cherry and orange slice on a skewer. Smoke rises from the drink, adding a dramatic effect.
A bowl of rice with chickpeas, fried plantains, and a sprig of parsley, accompanied by sliced bread and salt and pepper shakers on a wooden table.
Tall glass with a lemon twist on a plate and napkin holder in background.
Grilled steak served on a black and gold plate surrounded by potatoes, broccoli, and garnishes, with a gold napkin and side dishes.
A yellow cocktail with ice cubes in a glass, garnished with star anise and a spiced rim, placed on a wooden table with an orange napkin.
Brownies cut into squares on a black surface with a bowl of cocoa powder and a gray cloth napkin.
Round loaf of rosemary bread on a wooden board with a gray striped cloth.
 

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