This kitchen has been designed to make the most of limited space.
High-wire artist Philippe Petit ouside his upstate New York home. Landon NordemanThe 19th-century beams crossing the ceiling serve as racks from which Petit and O’Donnell hang pots, pans, and various other implements. Landon NordemanThe open shelving for pantry items, allow for improvisational cooking. Landon NordemanThe design has evolved to accommodate found objects: in one corner, two halves of a hickory limb cut from the tree that stood in the backyard hold utensils like ladles and peelers. Landon NordemanThe original stove, a 1953 Magic Chef. Gifts from friends distinguish the space; the white Carrara marble donated by Reverend James Parks Morton (right). Landon NordemanPlating deviled quail eggs topped with caviar. Landon NordemanPetit’s home-made egg beater. Landon NordemanCooking the parsnip puree Landon NordemanAlways time for a show.A photo of Petit in his youth. Landon NordemanPetit making detailed notes on the meal. Landon NordemanA champagne toast to the chef. Landon Nordeman
