Serving Platter: Salt Slabs

Short rib tacos with shredded cabbage, tomato, and chipotle crema served on a slab of pink salt, from Michael Stuart (347.689.9822, mscnyc.com) in New York
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Comfort Food: Jalapeno Poppers

Bacon- and date-stuffed jalapeno poppers served with garlic and lime aioli, from Fig Catering (310.899.8595, figsantamonica.com) in Santa Monica, California
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C2 Catering Couture serves sugar bubbles filled with chocolate mousse and a fortune cookie. The dessert is served alongside a hammer to crack open the sphere.
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Lobster risotto is spotted with pomegranate.
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Lemon "lego" cubes top pieces of grilled chicken.
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A deconstructed Greek salad is served alongside a dressing injection.
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