Hotel Kitchen Pass in Havana at Twilight

Cool blue twilight falls through the hotel lobby windows, casting a soft, even glow over the stainless steel kitchen pass. Covered silver trays rest in neat rows on the polished counter, their curved lids reflecting the dimming ambient light. Above the rail, small white tickets clipped to a black line display handwritten course numbers in bold ink. The background dissolves into a shallow blur of warm city lights beginning to glow through the glass, against the cool interior tones. Clean surfaces show no smudges or clutter, showing the orderly rhythm of mid-shift service. One silver spoon handle rests on the edge of a tray, catching a faint highlight against the matte finish of the metal.