61.   The terra cotta walls are set off by impressive flower arrangements at the counter in front of the open kitchen.

62.   The storefront space, with an open kitchen carved out of one corner, is always crowded and has a comfortable homelike quality.

63.   Then the completely open kitchen with the enormous preparation table.

64.   There are overhangs of different colors, orange portholes in the walls, odd textured wallpaper, an open kitchen with a glimpse of stainless steel.

65.   These hearty dishes are served in a modern building with a peaked roof, an open kitchen visible behind glass and a profusion of fresh flowers.

66.   There is always fresh lemonade in the open kitchen, and a refrigerator is stocked with beer and soft drinks to be charged on the honor system.

67.   They seemed oblivious of the banter of the men in the open kitchen behind them.

68.   Under Michael Schwartz, a self-taught chef, the small open kitchen turns out an impressive array of stagey creations that are as delectable as they are architectural.

69.   Watch some of these chefs in open kitchens cook and you might see them touching steaks and other meats with their fingers as they grill.

70.   We glide past a huge open kitchen, pausing to watch the chefs strut their stuff before taking our seats.