Lesson learned this week: Don’t look at a gallery of food photography if you haven’t had lunch yet. Melissa Close-Hart is as much artist as chef, as her beautifully plated food makes clear. And it tastes pretty wonderful too, should there be any doubt. The celebrated young chef has another milestone coming up in a career that’s been full of them so far: On Saturday night, her mentor will be at Palladio, where Close-Hart is executive chef, to prepare a feast with her. Click here to read the cover story, which focuses on Close-Hart, and don’t forget to watch the video in which she takes us through her kitchen.
NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: Taking the heat
Melissa Close-Hart is as much artist as chef, as her beautifully plated food makes clear.