Tianna Williams

🍴 Julia Khan Anselmo started Feisty Feast in her Vancouver apartment to unite women through food and discussions on female-centric topics. Now in Amsterdam, she collaborates with brands like Serax, Asics, and Uniqlo. Her supper club evolved into a global community. Julia, inspired by her Trinidadian and Portuguese heritage, enjoys hosting with a planned yet relaxed approach, serving dishes like gnocchi and drinks including martinis and champagne. Her dream dinner guest is Luciano Pavarotti.

🏗️ Rick Mather (1937-2013), an American architect prominent in the UK, is known for his significant cultural projects. He arrived in the UK in 1963 and founded his firm in 1973. Major works include the Wallace Collection, National Maritime Museum, and Dulwich Picture Gallery (1999-2000). His projects include the Ashmolean Museum and the Towner Gallery. "Rick Mather: The Complete Works" by Kester Rattenbury, priced at £60, showcases his architectural influence.

🏠 1OAM, founded by Eva Papadaki in 2016, is a creative hub in a 1973 warehouse in Athens, designed by Aristidis Romanos. This versatile space includes a café, bakery, apotheke, and lofts, offering a blend of work, creativity, and hospitality. Notable features include spiral staircases and raw concrete interiors, renovated by Gavalas Ioannidou Architecture and Studio Andrew Trotter. Upcoming projects include a candle collaboration with Louise Roe, launching in October 2026.

🌍 George Lucas and Mellody Hobson unveiled The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, featuring the Skywalker Grill. Designed by Rockwell Group, the restaurant offers stunning views of downtown L.A. and midcentury modern-inspired interiors. Culinary director Diego Cardoso presents California-ingredient-driven American cuisine, including chicken tenders with caviar, and Skywalker Ranch wagyu burgers. The museum is located at One Lucas Plaza, 3800 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA.

🍳 Successful plating impacts the dining experience by enhancing perceived value and customer engagement without raising costs. Six key elements define a great plate: focal point, hierarchy, negative space, height, visual movement, and color contrast. A well-designed dish with clear elements and intention leads to increased sales, customer interest, and social media sharing. Consistent presentation is achieved through standardized instructions and training, establishing a recognizable style that contributes to the restaurant's identity.