Each week we ask a pro what’s hot, lukewarm and freezer-burned in the food world. This week’s guest: Mitch Palmer, Bartender at Art of the Table

Hot: Dishes and plating becoming more complex. More components, more garnishes (vinaigrettes, oils, micro greens) more flavors, more flair, more thought put into how these things play off each other and really elevate the dining experience. No more, “less is more.” MORE IS MORE!!!!!

Lukewarm: Chefs becoming restaurateurs. Stop building empires! It seems as though that when the doors open in one place, an announcement goes out that another spot is opening. What happened to just making a great restaurant? I want quality over quantity.

Freezer-Burned: Bartenders becoming celebrities. Remember that we’re just putting booze in a glass! If someone wants a vodka soda, GIVE IT TO THEM! We are still in the service industry.