New Custom Stemware Collection by Acclaimed Glassblower

A look at acclaimed glassblower Michael Schunke's creation debuting at MistralKitchen

By Jennifer McCullum August 19, 2015

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This article originally appeared in the September 2015 issue of Seattle Magazine.

Haute cuisine fans of MistralKitchen have a new reason to raise their glasses. Partnering with acclaimed glassblower Michael Schunke, chef/owner William Belickis has debuted a custom stemware collection as the crown sparkler in the restaurant’s newly redesigned Jewel Box Bar.“Our cuisine is designed to be refreshing, to elevate,” Belickis says. “The glasses really grab that.”

After being introduced to the Pennsylvania-based Schunke by local arts arbiter Billy O’Neill, Belickis engaged in a two-year, cross-country collaboration to create the 36 distinct, handblown, Venetian-style goblets and a 12-piece cocktail-specific set.“We wanted something elegant but inviting,” says Schunke about the indigo glasses that will be used for serving specialty cocktails. “It’s a lot like plating food. You taste with your eyes first.”

Glasses retail for $300 each at MistralKitchen and will be available online later this year. Denny Triangle, 2020 Westlake Ave.; 206.623.1922; mistral-kitchen.com.

 

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