Restaurant Classics: Evoking Nostalgia

Restaurant classics are the perfect way to evoke nostalgia in your venue. Two of our favorite nostalgic pieces are our 18 coffee pot and our 714CH straw holder. The 18 is a classic staple in mom and pop breakfast spots everywhere and the 714CH reminds us of the "good ole days" of soda and malt shops. I'd like a vanilla shake and a piece of blueberry pie, please!

Restaurant Classics: Bigger isn't always better

We love the classic look of our mini salt and pepper shakers! Our 30S&P's are ideal for adding extra consideration and convienience to room service trays or for when you need mulitple shakers on long, rectangular tables. Sometimes mini is just better!

Restaurant Classics: The "TableCraft Test"

Having grown up around TableCraft (my father gave me the TableCraft catalog as reading material when I got my tonsils out), I can easily and quickly identify TPC pieces by their design and material. Over the years, my friends have developed something they call a "TableCraft Test" to see if a product is TableCraft. As soon as they see something they think is ours, they hold it up above their head and search for the TPC logo on the bottom. If it's TableCraft, they send me goofy pictures of themselves posed with the item and we all get a kick out of it. Since the start of "The TableCraft Test", I've accumulated more silly pictures of friends with our classic ketchup squeeze bottles and (my favorite item!) our 1074 red basket than all the other items combined, making hot dog places the ultimate place to do "The TableCraft Test". Next time you're in one, try it! If you're feeling daring enough, send us a photo to Jennifer@tablecraft.com and we'll post it to our Facebook!

July 2010 Trend: Restaurant Classics

This month we're focusing on pieces that exude simplicity, classic style and nostalgia. Seen in venues all over the world, these pieces are truly restaurant classics.