Reviews

Bert P. Cutinocofounder of the Sardine Factory Restaurant and Monterey chapter president of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, the world's oldest gastronomic associationA great experience awaits in reading "The Art of the Table." I highly recommend it.

Jacques PepinPBS-TV cooking show host, cookbook author, and cooking teacherThe arts of cooking and wine making have made tremendous headway in the last few years. It is time for someone to teach us how to properly and elegantly serve and enjoy the fruits of this progress. "The Art of the Table" is that guide.

Judith Reauthor of "Social Savvy" and etiquette expertFascinating...historical...practical...a worthwhile guide for the new and seasoned host.

Diane Fordeneditor in chief of "Bridal Guide"The Art of the Table [is] a staple for every household. Read it once, refer to it often -- you'll never question your dining savvy again.

Dorothea Johnsondirector of the Protocol School of Washington"The Art of the Table" covers everything you ever wanted to know or need to know about tableware....This book is a real treasure.

Jacques Pe pinPBS-TV cooking show host, cookbook author, and cooking teacherThe arts of cooking and wine making have made tremendous headway in the last few years. It is time for someone to teach us how to properly and elegantly serve and enjoy the fruits of this progress. "The Art of the Table" is that guide.

Jean-Georges Vongerichtenchef and cookbook author"The Art of the Table" is filled with information that people have forgotten or just don't know. It's a great reference for dining and entertaining.

Judith Re author of "Social Savvy" and etiquette expertFascinating...historical...practical...a worthwhile guide for the new and seasoned host.

Millie Martini Bratteneditor in chief of "Bride's" magazineFrom acing the basics of setting a beautiful table to perfecting the fine points of entertaining, "The Art of the Table" will inspire confidence and creativity in every newlywed who quivers at the thought of entertaining the in-laws.

Nancy Dunnancoauthor of "The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette"Suzanne von Drachenfels's charming book, "The Art of the Table," combines the history of what we eat with how we eat in a way that will appeal to those who entertain, those who are interested in the history of civilization, and those who simply want to know what the rules are.

Nathalie Dupreetelevision host and author of "Nathalie Dupree's Comfortable Entertaining"When your boss is coming to dinner and you can't tell your dessert spoon from your demitasse spoon and you're wondering if you actually have a five o'clock spoon, turn to "The Art of the Table" for all the answers on the finer points of dining and tableware.

Letitia Baldrigeformer White House social secretary"The Art of the Table" is a must have -- fun to read and chock full of information -- that will help America raise its hosting and guesting manners by several degrees. As young people begin to renounce their plastic flatware, ...this book will be invaluable. And for anyone setting a table, it's an ABC primer!