Bacon in Bamboo Cups

Individual bacon slices came served in bamboo cups at Cigars & Spirits at the Betsy Hotel rooftop. Chefs Craig Strong and Gabriel Ask of Montage Hotels & Resorts and Laurent Tourondel of the Betsy provided the fare, which paired with bourbons, whiskies, Scotches, and tequilas.
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Thematic Tray Decorations

California pheasant polpette, served with black truffle aioli, were served in a dish alongside actual pheasant feathers.
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Food on a Stick

At the Spice It Up at Four Seasons dinner at Edge Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami, chef Michelle Bernstein served sticks of roast calabaza—a pumpkin-like squash—with ricotta and pepitas.
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