Lots of pizzerias serve their pies piping fresh from the oven. Instead of placing them on a hot plate, they'll set them on top of a special serving platter. But at a recent eatery, I discovered a fun and affordable way to offer a hot pan of pizza at home: on a can of tomatoes! This ensures that the table won't get burnt and that the pizza is elevated above everything else, making it the focal point of the meal.
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I made it my mission to eat myself silly at Charlie Palmer's Pigs & Pinot, but also happened to find entertaining inspiration at the same time. At one table, chef Roland Passot offered egg-cellent boiled eggs with toast soldiers. Eggshells don't stand up easily on their own, but he served them in a large bowl filled with rock salt, star anise, and pink and white peppercorns. I loved the natural colors and unpretentious feel of the presentation — and the fact that this wouldn't be too difficult or expensive to re-create. What unique ways do you like to serve food for a crowd?
