Flying saucers . Tim Mallet, owner of three St. Louis, MO, area restaurants, has been offering a small plate menu for nine years at his Blue Water Grill restaurant. But we realize our guests don't always like to commit to one entree. Sometimes it's too much risk for them. That's why the small plates work well.
People can get several and experiment.
In Denver, CO, restaurateur Josh Wolkon has added a twist to the idea of sampling. His Vesta Dipping Grill takes simple grilled foods like beef, lamb, and fish and pairs them with a choice of 30 different dipping sauces. With flavors from around the world like herb pesto, ancho maple sauce, coconut mango lime, Thai chili sauce, and charred peach salsa, guests can be adventurous and choose sauces on their own, or go with the recommended ones for their entree. The entrees are fairly simple. At Cafe Tu Tu Tango in Orlando, FL, everything is served in small portions perfect for sharing.