A Prized Serving Utensil Gives Chef Ana Ortiz an Edge in the Kitchen

The founder of Brooklyn catering company Day Into Night tells us why she’s always reaching for her grandmother’s serving spoon.
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I’m always on the lookout for interesting kitchen tools—things that might have a unique purpose that will help me cook. I was at my dad’s house, looking for something in his kitchen, when I found this spoon that belonged to my grandmother, and I was like, Whoa, this is meant for me—it would be perfect for quenelling!

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Duncan Nielsen
Design News Editor
Duncan Nielsen is Dwell’s design news editor. His coverage includes everything from Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired sneakers to ADU legislation. Share tips or ideas at duncan at dwell dot com.

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