you can tell that a restaurant is good if it's always crowded. so, at the november 17th preview party at DIFFA'S DINING BY DESIGN 2010 san francisco, the crowd gathered around some of the best tables.
the la cage aux folles table, hosted by tibotec therapeutics, transformed dining into a performance art. so of course, the performance artist, perched like an exotic bird in the center of the caged table, attracted quite an audience.
two 'exotic bird handlers', aka table designers steven miller and paul benson, choreographed the show.
but, even this exceptional enclosure couldn't contain the exotic bird for the entire evening.
no one could resist 'sitting around the campfire' on sheepskin 'rugs' inside the tepee designed by gensler and haworth for the table that they co-hosted.
the positive health program at UCSF inspired the 'skin' of recycled slides covering the enclosure. the backlit photographs recall the comfort, warmth, and security of shared moments with friends and family.
the cluster of glass vessels on the table created a 'fiery' centerpiece. what a warm welcome!
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a dining womb? many enjoyed a relaxing moment seated in the hollow structure, designed by john lum architecture for the hosts, 7x7 and california home + design magazines.
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the dining womb, including the integrated table and benches, was constructed of 2 foot long cardboard modules. yes, cardboard! 1100 recyclable cardboard fins, secured by plywood combs.
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the ultimate sustainable dining room!
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and, for the ultimate dessert? just stroll by the patisserie, designed by kriste michelini interiors for the NBC bay area table, to peek at the confections in the windows.
just like pierre marcolini in brussels? or, perhaps pierre herme in paris?
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talk about sweet endings!
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what are your most memorable dining experiences?
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