Tena Payne's line of Earthborn pottery caught the eye of Joseph Friel at a post-Katrina trade show in 2005. In 2006, Friel recognized and decided to use Earthborn pottery in his new Asian restaurant Jia at the Beau Rivage casino, choosing bowls, plates, and platters in red, opal, and sage green that made a stunning visual statement and complemented the food well. The pottery proved to be extremely robust and durable. Tena had a successful product showcase at the Beau Rivage in October 2007, and they hope to have her return in the spring.