When Life Gives You Peels, Tops, and Stems, Make a 'Cello!

As you walk into Michelin-starred Pasta|Bar, an intimate, carb-obsessed tasting menu restaurant in Los Angeles, there’s an immediate sensorial experience. The sounds, aromas, and sights envelop you before you even claim a spot at the 10-seat chef’s counter. Look up and you’ll see shelving units lined with nearly a dozen one-gallon jars flaunting subtle shades of pink, yellow, and orange. Inside them, various fruits and vegetables are soaking-in-wait to become the...