Question

Even though the customers have been waiting for twenty minutes, the restaurant's chef still needs to grill the chicken, mix the sauces, and still needs to plate the food with his signature artistic flair.

What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
A.
mix the sauces, and to plate the food
B.
Leave as is
C.
mix the sauces, and plate the food
D.
mixing the sauces, and plating the food

Answer 1

The best way to write the underlined part of the sentence is:

C. mix the sauces, and plate the food

This option maintains parallel structure in the list of actions and is clear and concise.