Restaurant Ware has everything necessary for busy places even with children. Colors and Styles are endless . . . and best of all these pieces will last through a generation or two. After all of these years, I still find something new or even “my new favorite.” And that last statement is something because, I am not fickle. But, I so love color. Even though, I once told Mr. Wells at the Chicago Housewares Show that I preferred White. He was taken aback, no doubt, because he was standing in front of the New Fiesta Colors. He appreciated my honesty and to try to convert me, I received a large Creamy White Baroque Salad Plate. A few weeks ago, I finally found this pattern in an old Catalog. It is listed in the Melody Line as an “ornate salad plate.”

Since then, Restaurant Ware has had a “moment” . . . so much easier to find. My new favorite color palette includes Blue in all of the shades from aqua to turquoise. Here are a few of our latest finds . . .

Mayer China is truly one of the very best makers of china. Their history goes back to 1881 in the USA. Quite a story – and a legend! They produced thousands and thousands of pieces for Horn & Hardart like this small bowl for ice cream or sherbet.

Sterling Vitrified China began producing restaurant and hotel ware in East Liverpool Ohio in 1917; later moving to Wellsville Ohio closing in 2003. Sterling is incredibly durable and produced interesting designs that still look modern. This large dinner plate in a modern coupe shape has turquoise blue and olive green alternating matchsticks around the rim. The plate weighs 11/2 pounds – truly built to last!!

This Syracuse Pattern is new to me. . . after a bit of time researching, I found the original hand drawn pattern with a name, Charm. Love the name mostly because the French Blue is so appealing. And also the size of the cup is large enough for a coffee lover/addict like me. . . .

Last but not least, Buffalo China produced a wonderful shade of Blue that reads Jade at times and depending on the color of other pieces that may be mixed with it.

All of the restaurant ware is still available at our Etsy Shop. You may use this link to access a code for a discount of 10% off: https://putnamandspeedwell.etsy.com?coupon=WORD10PERCENTOFF Also, if you are looking to stock up, we offer shipping at no charge for any order over 100.00