{"id":2,"date":"2008-07-12T06:55:32","date_gmt":"2008-07-12T10:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paletted.wwwmi3-ts8.a2hosted.com\/cuisine\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-11-12T22:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T03:33:46","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nolwrap\">\n<style>.entry-title { padding-top: 0; visibility: hidden; font-size: 0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" data-attachment-id=\"14303\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/06_14_19-wide-04872\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1152\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-9&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560463971&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;69&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"06_14_19-Wide-04872\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14303\" alt=\"About Palette Dome Cuisine and Chef Mesilati, Personal Chef and Boutique Catering in the DC Metro Area\" src=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 48%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 48%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872-416x234.jpg 416w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_14_19-Wide-04872-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">About<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Palette Dome Cuisine is not spelled wrong!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/about\/why-palette\/\" style=\"color:#5b2064\">PALETTE, NOT PALATE! CLICK HERE TO LEARN WHY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Palette Dome Cuisine is about a personal chef, boutique catering, and delivered meal service in the DC metro area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are passionate about bringing a fresh, healthful take to <a href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/2014\/08\/25\/modern-mediterranean-at-the-crossroads-of-fresh-and-flavor\/\" title=\"Modern Mediterranean: At the Crossroads of Fresh and Flavor\">Modern Mediterranean<\/a> cuisine. We cook from scratch, using local, clean, and sustainably grown organic produce, along with humanely raised and responsibly sourced animal products. Inspired by the vibrant flavors and aromas of the Mediterranean\u2014blended with a touch of global influence\u2014our dishes are plant-forward, well-balanced, and full of honest, nourishing goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our menus are always changing, seasonal, and tailored completely to your wishes and desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/food-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Our Food at Palette Dome Cuisine always natural, fresh, made from scratch\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/food\/\">Our Food<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Always natural, always fresh, made from scratch, sometimes simple, yet anything but ordinary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/food\/\">MORE INFO<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"14311\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/events-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events.png\" data-orig-size=\"1333,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"events\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-1024x1024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/events.png 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/events\/\">Our Events<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cooking style is at the core of Palette Dome Cuisine\u2122, yet the ability to deliver personalized service is what makes each event unique. We carry personalization to every event we cater, regardless of the size of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/events\/\">MORE INFO<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"14312\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/parnters\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1056,1056\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"parnters\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parnters.jpg 1056w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/partners\/\">Our Partners<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Companies and professionals we have worked with and trust. They help us shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/partners\/\">MORE INFO<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#009900\">Looking to hire a chef for an upcoming event?<br><a href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/contact\/\" title=\"Contact Us Today\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/contact\/\" title=\"Contact Us Today\"> t<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/contact\/\" title=\"Contact Us Today\"><strong>o contact us today<\/strong> <\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Palette Dome Cuisine is about a personal chef, boutique catering, and delivered meal service in the DC metro area. 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