The narrative throughout Brooklyn Rustic is one best summed up by a quote from The Slow Food Movement included in the “Perfect Ripeness” essay within: “May suitable doses of guaranteed sensual pleasure and slow, long-lasting enjoyments preserve us from the contagion of the multitude who mistake frenzy for efficiency.” It’s Calvert’s strategy to take ingredients away from a plate rather than adding them, and making an ordinary meal unforgettable through the art of simplicity.