Tableware as Philosophy at Rosetta in Mexico City

Before the springy focaccia and pastas infused with Mexican herbs arrive at the table, diners at Rosetta are greeted by a petite drinking glass hand-etched with flowers and foliage. I first noticed these glasses a decade ago, the first time I dined at Rosetta, an Italian Mexican restaurant in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City and an institution that has helped build the city’s status as a world-class dining destination. That etched...