challenges . The temperature management of the glass is critical . “ When glass drops to a temperature below 900 ° Fahrenheit , it could shatter ,” notes DuGrenier . “ As long as you ’ re within the window of 900- 2000 °, you can really do some spectacular things .”
Beyond the kitchen , DuGrenier and Sorenson ’ s collaboration has led to unique artistic creations , which take the form of glass plates made specifically for certain foods . These plates , now featured in upscale Chicago restaurants Smyth and The Loyalist , bear the imprint of the glass cooking process . “ You have to consider both the shape of the glass and the food being cooked on it when you ’ re building those plates ,” notes DuGrenier . This approach melds the craft of glassmaking with the science of cooking in a way that transcends
Sorenson ( Left ) and DuGrenier ( Right ) cooking together
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