This document describes various types of glassware, plates, utensils and table linens used in dining. It provides details on the size, shape, material and purpose of items like highball glasses, wine glasses, plates, forks, knives, spoons, tablecloths, napkins and more. The document categorizes these various items used for serving foods, beverages and enhancing the dining experience.
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1. Highball- a 12 oz.
Glass same width
from mouth to base,
made of either lime
or crystal. Used for
water, beverages
with ice shaving, ice
cream scoops and
other cold
concoctions.
2. WINE GLASS-
has a tulip shape
body with long
stem and has
about 3-5oz.
capacity. Used for
other types of red
and white wines.
3. Dessert Spoon: A 7-inch long
spoon used for cereals,
desserts and occasionally for
soups.
4. Dinner Plate: A 10 inch
plate used in serving the
main course in each cover in
formal dining.
6. SUNDAE GLASS-
The vintage charm of
an ice cream parlor
classic. Curvy, thick
walled glass with
faceted, footed
design makes sweet
treats even sweeter.
7. Demitasse spoon: A 4- inch
long spoon used for small cups
of coffee after a meal.
8. Salad or Dessert Fork: A 4-
pronged but shorter and
broaden fork for salads and
desserts.
9. SLIP CLOTH- it is used to
cover stained table cloth.
Usually 36x36 in size.
10. SILENCE CLOTH- a thick cloth
used as padding underneath the
table cloth. Used for muffling
the sound of flatware dinnerware
and beverage wares while dining.
11. Tom Collins- Is a
glass tumbler which
typically will contain
10 to 14 oz. It is
used to serve mixed
drinks, especially
Tom Collins cocktails.
It is cylindrical in
shape and narrower
than a highball
glass.
15. RED WINE GLASS-
The smaller red wine
glasses are now around
9 ounces, which used
to be an average size.
More typical are 12-
and even 14- ounce
glasses.
17. TOP CLOTH- smaller than
table cloth, made of cotton or
linen. Placed on top of table
cloth.
18. WHITE WINE
GLASS- The white
wine glass has been
growing, but remains
smaller than the red.
Older styles have
capacities somewhat
under 8oz., newer
designs somewhat
under 12oz.
19. PILSNER GLASS-
The glass with a
12ounce capacity
stands 6 inc. high.
They tend to have a
short neck at the
bottom, followed by a
rounded taper to a
slightly bulged area
that forms the glass.
21. GOBLET- comes in
two sizes; 8oz. and
12oz. with wide
mouth tapering down
to the bottom.
Stem is short made
of either lime or
crystal used for
champagne and
other white wines.
22. Butter Spreader: A small
broad spatula used as an
individual butter server.
23. TABLE CLOTH- covers the
entire surface of table with 10-
16 overhang or of floor length.
It comes in varying sizes, shapes
and material.
24. Dinner Spoon: A type of spoon
with an oval bowl used for
dining.
25. IRISH COFFEE
GLASS- Replaces
the average mug for
good looking hot
cocktails. This
footed glass mug
holds between 8 and
12 oz. and is made of
heat resistant glass.
26. Oyster Fork: A 3- pronged
small fork for oysters,
mussels, and clams.
27. MARGARITA
GLASS- This likely
larger and rounded
approach to a cocktail
glass has a broad rim
for holding salt, ideal
for margaritas.
Typical size: 12oz.
29. Dinner knife: A straight or
serrated knife usually broad
and with a rounded tip.
30. Old Fashioned- a 7遜
oz. Glass with narrow
base, wide mouth, thick
body made of lime
glass. Used for
individual serving of
water juice, halo-halo,
ice creams and other
beverages.
31. PLACEMATS- approximately 18x24
in size and used for individual cover.
Comes from varying materials, design
and color. It is used to emphasize
individual covers.
32. Tumbler- 8oz.
Glass with wide
mouth and narrow
base, commonly
made of glass,
plastic or metal.
Generally used for
serving water or
juices for lunch
and snacks.
33. POUSSE- A narrow
glass essentially used
for pousse caf辿 and
other layered dessert
drinks. Its shaped
increases the ease of
layering ingredients.
Typical size: 6oz.
34. Salad Plate: A 7 inch to
serve salads, desserts, fish
or under liners for steam
ware and even cereal bowls.
35. Juice Glass- a 6
oz. Glass similar to
a tumbler. Used
for individual
serving of whiskey
and other
alcoholic
beverages.
36. CORDIAL GLASS-
Small and stemmed
glasses used for
serving small
portions of your
favorite liquors at
times such as after a
meal. Typical size:
2oz.
37. Pickle Fork: A 2 pronged small
fork for pickles, olives and
some relishes.
39. TABLE RUNNERS- strip of
highly decorated brightly colored
cloth. Placed horizontally,
vertically or both on top of table
cloth.
40. BRANDY BALLOON-
A snifter is a type
of stemware, a
short-
stemmed glass whos
e vessel has a wide
bottom and a
relatively narrow.
41. Soup Plate: A 9 inch
plate used in formal sit-
down dinners.
42. MARTINI GLASS-
Used for cocktail
made with gin and
vermouth, and
garnished with an
olive or a lemon
twist also known as
Martini.
43. NAPKINS- come from varying
size and materials used as
protection for table cloth to
minimize soiling.
44. Teaspoon: A small spoon with
an oval bowl used for coffee,
tea and occasionally for
desserts.
45. Bread and Butter Plate: A 6
inch plate used for bread,
desserts and molded salads.
46. PARFAIT GLASS- glass
with a steeper outwards
rim and larger, rounded
bowl. Often used for
drinks containing fruit or
ice cream. Typical size:
12oz.
47. Soup Spoon: A type of spoon
with a round bowl used for
soups approximately 8 遜
inches long.