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Teensy Tasty Treats

Pinch Food Design Is A Tiny Touch of Edible Art

— September 27, 2011 — Art & Design
Pinch Food Design is the latest innovation hitting the N.Y.C. culinary scene, bringing small sumptuous touches to surprising pieces of artsy eats.

TJ Girard who heads the design team and the chef-in-command Bob Spiegel have combined their kitchen-savvy skills to create mini meals made to look like intricate edibles using even household items to display the goods. Some of their creations include an appetizer basil crusted filet mignon precariously presented on the knobs of a cabinet, and a tiny desert pastry hole-punched and hung on wire hooks made for the hungry.

The design that easily wins over small stomachs is the compacted spaghetti and meatball sampler, a taste of the classic pasta dish that can be consumed in one bite. Pinch Food Design conceptions may be light on content, but they are definitely loaded with creativity.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Artful Cuisine - The trend of creating tiny, visually appealing meals using unconventional presentation methods offers opportunities for unique dining experiences.
2. Intricate Edible Design - The trend of using household items and unconventional materials to display food in an artistic way allows for innovative culinary presentations.
3. One-bite Delights - The trend of offering miniature versions of popular dishes that can be consumed in a single bite caters to the growing demand for bite-sized and shareable food experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Catering Services - Catering companies can explore the use of miniature artful cuisine to provide unique and visually stunning food options for events and special occasions.
2. Food and Beverage Retail - Food retailers can incorporate intricate edible design into their product offerings, attracting customers with visually appealing and creative displays.
3. Fine Dining Restaurants - Fine dining establishments can capitalize on the trend of one-bite delights by creating exclusive tasting menus featuring miniature versions of their signature dishes.
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