SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) — On July 24th inside the Everson Museum of Art, Café Louise held their grand opening. The new restaurant, however, is far from ordinary. Everson deputy director Jennifer Neuner said guests can dine on rare ceramic dining pieces that double as art exhibits on their own.
Café Louise features an estimated 1,500 ceramic pieces from the Rosenfield collection. In all, the vast collection includes over 3,000 art pieces from around the world, some of which are displayed in front of the café. Their menu comes from the innovative minds of the Dremer Group — the same creators of the well-known Rise and Shine diner.
Diners at the new café have an opportunity to learn more about the pieces they’re eating off. By using their smartphone, guests scan a QR code at the bottom of their dining piece, and they will learn the artist’s name, website and more information about each work of art.
No dining experience will be the same. “Showcasing food as art is really the inspiration. So, you’re not just getting a sandwich… it’s plated in a very certain way,” Neuner said. An assortment of colorful menu items will blend with the colors of the ceramic pieces, creating a vibrant art display you can taste.
Neuner hopes the new café will attract art connoisseurs and food fans alike.
