For the Kitchen: All about the plating

Benjamin Leger

March 1, 2015

Mismatched and eclectic dinnerware has become a trend for everything from pop-up dinners to wedding receptions. Of course, friends and family will appreciate a little creativity during a casual meal at home as well. Spruce up your dinner table with some much-needed color, and use some of our recent finds from around Baton Rouge for inspiration.

Provencal plates from Brocante (sets in yellow or green) found at Circa 1857, $195 for a set of six. circa1857.com

Blue Willow antique plate from Aladdin’s Lamp, $4. facebook.com/aladdinslampantiques

Ceramic plate made by Sally McConnell from Circa 1857, $18. circa1857.com

Orange ceramic plate from Red Onion, $35. redonionbr.com

Yiuw plate (top) and Beijing plate (above) from The Royal Standard, $12 and $19 respectively. theroyalstandard.com

By Benjamin Leger

Benjamin Leger previously served as managing editor for 225 and was the editor of its Taste section from 2012 to 2021, editing, writing and steering the direction of its food coverage in print and online. He is passionate about all things food and food journalism, and has written about the greater Baton Rouge area’s cuisine and culture for nearly two decades.