There \ 's a small wine cellar storing over 150 types of wine from all over the world, and the open-style kitchen allows patrons to freely enjoy the best of American food and drink.

In such cases, the communal tables and the open kitchen can smooth over awkward silences.

Despite the fashion for open kitchens in new designer gourmet restaurants in Paris, food-preparation in the home is still often considered an art to be mastered backstage.