The basic table setting includes: A dinner plate A fork to the left ... or on it If this is a casual weeknight affair, and you aren't serving a dish that requires a spoon, you can happily leave ...

The amount of forks used depends on whether you’re setting a formal dinner table or one that is more casual or for everyday use. Formal tables should feature dinner forks as well as salad forks.

Your dining table creates the backdrop for countless memories – from casual weeknight dinners to special celebrations with ...

Place your dinner knife to the right of the plate (sharp edge facing toward the plate). Finally, place the water glass above the plate slightly to the right. Casual or informal table setting ...

Whether you're hosting your first or your 40th holiday dinner this season ... Get ideas for table settings and how to flip your table from casual to dressy at this workshop led by Garrett Henson ...

The ritual of table setting is something of a long lost ... What seemed like an oxymoron before, “casual dinner party,” was now becoming a frequent occurrence for plenty of Americans.

But that once domestic staple has fallen out of favour in an era of more informal, laid-back dining. So much so ... A waiter setting the table in the restaurant l'Espadon at the Ritz Hotel in ...