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Trends In Table Linens
September 10, 2008
What are today's trends when it comes to table linens (tablecloths, table runners, placemats, napkins, etc.)?
In today's more casual dining environment, have tablecloths been relegated to banquet use?Are most hotel restaurant tabletops now free of linens outside of placemats and/or napkins?
Do white tablecloths say high average check and in turn scare away guests?
What do you as F&B directors or banquet managers look for in your table linens?
Should they ooze luxury or feel more like what guests have at home? Or does it all depend on the environment (banquet versus high-end restaurant versus casual cafe) and atmosphere?
What do your clients expect or demand these days?
Is color in or out, and what colors make up today's hot palettes?
I'd like to start this discussion/debate, and I'd like to hear opinions from around the globe. I look forward to receiving thoughts and insights from all of you in the comments section of this posting, and then perhaps following up with you via phone or e-mail to further discuss this topic, which I'm currently writing about.
Posted by Derek Gale on September 10, 2008 | Comments (2)
In response to: Trends In Table Linens
Ted Grange, catering, The Pfister commented:
One trend is very bold colors—-different bold colors in one room maybe muted by a sheer overlay. Another side to that is the really cool, clean simple natural tones—-things not like jewel tones. I think too, getting away from linen altogether and using more nontraditional tabletop materials. For a catered event of 60 to 80 you might have metal or slate tops and rather than linen, you might have placemats. There’s a trend of getting away from that hotel/restaurant feel and getting more home-like and eclectic.
In response to: Trends In Table Linens
Maria Hunt commented:
As a restaurant writer, I like the fact that many high end dining rooms are moving to a chocolate brown napkin. It often coordinates with natural wood elements in a modern decor, isn't as stark as a black napkin and doesn't leave behind pesky lint on dark clothing.