Charcuterie

In a gastropub, a charcuterie board is a requisite menu item, and typically one that is not all that laborious for the kitchen to prepare. Rather, it is a sampling of artisan wares procured from quality vendors. For the vegan chef, it can be a magnum opus of from-scratch kitchen methods, including smokes, bakes, and more. The plate and sauces are every bit as important as the main attractions, and a large variation of textures, colors, and flavors is the key to a phenomenal