F & B : TableTop – Fine dining
Gold linens dominate the Penrose Room at The Broadmoor because they are believed to be more soothing to the eye than white would be .
In addition to containing more than 50 % bone meal , china show plates at The House of Dynasties at Rosewood Beijing highlight eight different dynasties with images of an iconic individual from each dynasty printed on the plate .
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The Penrose Room at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs , Colorado , has been well-known as a classic fine-dining destination since 1961 , so it is not surprising that the restaurant takes a somewhat traditional approach to its tabletops . Gold linens — chosen to have a more soothing eye appeal versus more shocking white — blend with cobalt blue glassware while napkins are subtly embossed with the Penrose logo . “ The tabletops create a feeling of comfort and elegance ,” confirms Penrose Room Manager Duane Thompson .
In contrast , The House of Dynasties is
part of Rosewood Beijing , which just debuted last October , but the goal of classic elegance is similar . Custom-made china show plates highlight eight different dynasties — Qing , Song , Yuan , Ming , Tang , Sui , Qin and Han — with images of an iconic individual from each dynasty printed on the plate .
Nevertheless , even while the focus is on top quality , The House of Dynasties must consider the bottom line as well . Although the restaurant uses china that contains more than 50 % bone meal , Rosewood Beijing Assistant Director of Food and Beverage Rosemary Yan says it is cost-effective in the long run . “ Although this china is much more expensive , it breaks far less easily , and thus we don ’ t have to frequently replace it ,” Yan explains .
Tabletops at Belmond Hotel Cipriani ’ s Oro keep the focus on
Adam Tihany ' s restaurant design . Details include handmade local water glasses and candleholders .
42 HOTELS March 2015 www . hotelsmag . com