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Table setting standards, flatware placement, and dining room aesthetics.
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title: str = "Table Settings and Dining Room Presentation"

content: str = """
The visual presentation of the dining room and individual tables communicates
standards before a single word is spoken. Consistency and attention to detail
in table settings establish the restaurant's commitment to excellence.

**Standard Table Setting Components**

Every table setting at Velvet Orchid includes:
- Pressed linen tablecloth or placemat with no visible stains or wrinkles
- Service plate or charger (removed when first course arrives)
- Properly polished flatware arranged symmetrically
- Crystal glassware appropriate to the menu (water, wine, and any additional glasses)
- Folded napkin placed according to house standard
- Centerpiece or table decoration that does not obstruct conversation
- Candles or soft lighting adjusted for atmosphere

**Flatware Placement Rules**

Flatware follows the "outside-in" rule — utensils are used in the order they
appear from the outside of the setting toward the plate:

- Forks to the left of the plate: salad fork outside, dinner fork inside
- Knives and spoons to the right: knives (blades inward) inside, spoons outside
- Dessert utensils may appear above the plate or be brought with the course
- Additional utensils for specific courses (oyster forks, fish knives) are
  added as needed or preset for tasting menus

**Glassware Arrangement**

Standard placement creates a triangle or diamond above the plate:
- Water glass at the apex (12 o'clock position)
- Red wine glass to the lower right
- White wine glass to the lower left (or slightly behind the red glass)
- Champagne or specialty glasses added as needed

All glassware must be spot-free and polished. Check for fingerprints, lipstick
marks, or water spots before service.

**Table Spacing and Layout**

- Minimum 24 inches between chair backs at adjacent tables
- Clear pathways of at least 36 inches for service movement
- Tables oriented to maximize sightlines while maintaining privacy
- Accessibility compliance: adequate space for mobility devices

**Daily Setup Checklist**

Before service, verify:
- All tables properly dressed with clean linens
- Flatware count and arrangement correct
- Glassware polished and correctly placed
- Candles lit (where appropriate) and at proper height
- Table numbers or identification visible to staff
- Condiments, salt, and pepper present and filled
- Centerpieces fresh and correctly positioned
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version: str = "0.0.1"
