Two men standing against a wall with large metallic letters 'S' and 'V' above their heads. One man dressed in a suit is drinking red wine, and the other in a chef's coat is also holding a glass of red wine, smiling.
Interior of Bencotto restaurant in San Diego with wooden tables and chairs, large windows letting in natural light, a bar area with baristas, and wall art of a cathedral. Photographed for San Diego Magazine
Close-up of a white dish with glazed, caramelized croissants garnished with sliced almonds. Photographed at Urban Farmer Philadelphia
A slice of vegetable pizza with leafy greens and cheese on a white plate, with a fork and a glass of iced tea in the background.
A chef in a white uniform holding a white plate with a dessert that includes cake, ice cream or mousse, garnished with fruit and powdered sugar. Photographed at Georges on the cove for Where Sane Diego
Gourmet dessert plate with various chocolates, sauces, and garnishes on a gold-rimmed white dish. Phtographed for San Diego Magazine at Addison by Wiliam Bradley.
Chef Gregory Gourdet, standing in front of a wooden background at Departure, PDX, Portland
Inside a restaurant with a decorative tree that has lanterns hanging from its branches, wooden furniture, and large windows letting in natural light. Kachina in Denver CO
A plate of huevos rancheros with fried eggs, salsa, refried beans, and cheese, garnished with chopped onions and herbs, on a rustic green plate. A fork is inserted into the eggs. Kachina, Denver, Colorado.
Two chefs working in a restaurant kitchen with shelves of wine bottles, kitchen lighting, and the chefs focused on preparing food. One Restaurant in Chapel Hill
A cooked steak in a black skillet with sprigs of thyme, on a wooden surface with a knife nearby. Urban Farmer Portland
Sliced mushrooms cooking in a pan with chopped herbs and oil.
Overhead view of a group of people at a dinner party, sharing a meal with various plates of food and drinks on a dark wooden table.
Portrait at my studio kitchen
A person cracking eggs into a ring of flour on a wooden countertop.
Several sheets of uncooked pasta (lasagna noodles) on a wooden surface
Nine nests of fresh fettuccine pasta arranged on a white textured surface.
Plate of cooked pasta with tomato sauce, garnished with grated cheese and chopped basil leaves.
Chef slicing a large wheel of Parmesan cheese, smiling, in a professional kitchen at Bencotto in San Diego. Shot for San Diego Magazine.
Close-up of a wheel of cheese topped with cheese shavings, with a black cheese slicer resting on it.
A cocktail in a martini glass with foam, a small green leaf on top, and orange garnishes on the foam, placed on a wooden surface.
A close-up of a cocktail with an orange twist garnish, with a cheese and charcuterie platter in the background. Urban Farmer Philadelphia
A man with a beard and a blue shirt pours whiskey over ice in a glass, smiling, in a dimly lit setting.Urban Farmer Cleaveland
Six people in a restaurant, five seated and one standing, all wearing black shirts with a green logo, dark stone wall background, a framed painting of a landscape on the wall.
A woman in a mustard yellow shirt is holding chopsticks with noodles near her mouth, about to eat. There is a bowl of soup in front of her with noodles, vegetables, and meat.
Interior of a restaurant named 'Kachina Southwestern Grill' with a woman carrying a tray, walking past a decorative wall with small lit candles.
People celebrating with drinks at a table, viewed from above, with colorful cocktails garnished with lime slices, salsa and chips, and menus. at'Kachina Southwestern Grill'
A glass of margarita with a salted rim and lime wedge on a wooden table, with a plate of food and a drink in the background. at 'Kachina Southwestern Grill'
A table with bowls of chili, tortilla chips, a plate of tortilla wraps, drinks, and a menu, indicating a casual dining setting. at 'Kachina Southwestern Grill'
A plate with cooked steak, a grilled red chili pepper, a lime wedge, cooked greens, and a steak knife on a wooden table, with a glass of beer and a dish of chopped vegetables in the background.
People dining at outdoor restaurant under string lights, with a tree and ambient lighting creating a cozy atmosphere.
Top-down view of a rustic wooden table with plates of food, cheese, and drinks, with hands serving and reaching for food.
Sliced medium-rare steak served on a white plate, garnished with microgreens, small potatoes, and a drizzle of sauce on a wooden table. In the background, there is a bowl of mixed vegetables and a small dish with dipping sauce.
Daniel Ryan and Kim Floresca at One Restaurant in Chapel Hill, NC, standing against a gray wall, smiling, with the woman whispering into the man's ear.
A seafood display on ice including clams, oysters, shrimp, and lemon wedges.
Person shucking oysters on ice, holding an oyster with one hand and using a shucking knife with the other.
Close-up of fresh oysters on ice, with one oyster shell open revealing the oyster inside, along with a oyster shucking knife.
A man with glasses and a leather jacket sitting at a table holding a crab claw with cooked crabs on a tray in front of him inside a restaurant.
Hands peeling cooked crab claws over a tray of cooked crabs.
A chef in a white uniform holding a large lobster over his shoulder, standing against a red and gold patterned background.
A white oval plate with a piece of grilled octopus tentacle, garnished with microgreens, atop a rectangular bed of sliced fish or seafood with herbs and colorful diced vegetables, and a drizzle of orange sauce.
Five colorful cocktails on a dark wooden bar counter with a yellow padded booth in the background.
Plate of Mexican tacos with chopped herbs, a side of lime wedges, a glass of red soda, a bottle of Mexican soda, and fried chicken wings in the background.
Close-up of a chicken tinga torta with shredded chicken, cheese, and toppings on a bread roll, served with lime wedge and red sauce on a dark slate surface, with partially visible beans and another torta in the background.
A smiling man with a red beard dressed in a black shirt holding three plates of food at an outdoor restaurant patio, with other diners and colorful umbrellas in the background.
A margarita cocktail with salted rim and lime wedge garnish on a bar counter, with a bartender pouring liquid into the glass.
Plate of three fish tacos topped with chopped tomatoes, onions, and white sauce, served with lime wedges, on a wooden table.
A top-down view of a round marble table with various Italian dishes and drinks, including pizza, pasta, fried seafood, and salads, along with glasses of red wine and small bowls of sauces and toppings.
A sandwich with lettuce, cheese, and crispy bread on a tray lined with newspaper, accompanied by a small bowl of pasta salad, a cookie, and a iced drink in a clear plastic cup with a straw.
Jose De Brito, chef of The Alley Light, standing at a bar with bottles of alcohol behind him, wearing a white chef's coat and a blue apron, smiling at the camera.
A cocktail in a crystal glass with a lemon twist and mint garnish on a wooden bar counter. The Alley Light, Charlottesville, VA
A group of five people enjoying a meal at a restaurant dinner table with various dishes and glasses of wine, engaged in conversation and smiling.
A table with assorted dishes and drinks including octopus, two cocktails with fruit garnishes, and soda.
Two male chefs in white uniforms sitting at a wooden table, smiling, with green curtains behind them.