This is a fairly good starter set for peeps who dig heavy-duty, all-purpose restaurant or Bistro ware.It's inexpensive.Its high-gloss glaze is easy to clean.It isn't as apt to chip or break as standard china.The true meaning of "oven to table," it can also be employed to reheat foods.The thick porcelain retains the heat a long time, keeping foods warm.But don't push it; I had a small plate eventually crack at 375 degrees F. using it several times to hold up a roasting chicken.Still, this beats our expensive Mikasa oven-to-table, which shattered during the first attempt. (Much easier to clean than wire roasting racks; simply place saucer or dessert plate upside-down in baking pan.)What makes this restaurant ware so heavy and durable is not only its thickness, but a higher percentage of metallic minerals in the clay.So it is literally made of metal. Our main complaint is that the place setting consists of only the minimum number of pieces, there aren't many assessories, and it's hard to match exactly unless you know a good restaurant supply house.Therefore it's more suitable for mix-and-match, not really bad considering it goes with most bright white, narrow-rim or white and colored china, even the prissy Portmeirion Botanic Garden.We got ours from another mail-order catalog and it is slightly irregular, especially the latte mugs, which really require saucers (not included) cuz half of them tend to tip over.The bowls are pasta-type and a nice size, but we prefer an 8 1/2-inch salad plate.Product Description
Charming bistros throughout Europe are frequent users of this Culinary Arts Cafeware. Simple and durable, it makes a terrific set for those just starting out or for those of you who just need an everyday set. The highly fired pieces have a shiny gloss and are microwave and dishwasher safe. The 16-piece set comes with 4 of each: 10-in. dinner plate, 7.5-in. salad plate, 20-oz. soup bowl and 12-oz. mug.
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