Working the Plate: The Art of Food Presentation

This gorgeous book clearly illustrates different styles how food is arranged on the plate to instill beauty and appeal. Content is divided into styles of plate presentation, such as Minimalist, Artistic, Dramatic, and Contemporary European, and each chapter includes background information on the plating as well as essays from the star chefs who originated and developed it. Each plating suggestion is accompanied by 3-4 process photographs showing how a plate is constructed and illustrating the techniques used, followed by a full-page beauty shot of the finished dish.