He had to admit, the restaurant was impeccably designed, from its location to its decor. It was situated at a bustling three-way intersection, rich in both foot and vehicle traffic. The antique-style decor was unique, cleverly using the dignified, grand palette of imperial red and yellow, while also incorporating the delicate framing techniques of classical southern gardens.
For example, like the framed view technique used in Silvana's gardens, a single archway seemed to separate the landscape, but in reality, a whole new world lay beyond it. Through the archway was a turquoise lake and a rockery.
This restaurant offered every diner not just a gustatory, but a visual feast.
He even found himself curious about the man. 'Is he just a chef?' He suspected the man was a poet, a landscape architect, or perhaps even an actor from a historical drama.
