The Penrose Room at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been well-known as a classic fine-dining destination since 1961, so it is not surprising that the restaurant takes a somewhat traditional approach to its tabletops. Gold linens - chosen to have a more soothing eye appeal versus more shocking white - blend with cobalt blue glassware while napkins are subtly embossed with the Penrose logo. "The tabletops create a feeling of comfort and elegance," confirms Penrose Room Manager Duane Thompson. In contrast, The House of Dynasties is part of Rosewood Beijing, which just debuted last October, but the goal of classic elegance is similar. Custom-made china show plates highlight eight different dynasties - Qing, Song, Yuan, Ming, Tang, Sui, Qin and Han-with images of an iconic individual from each dynasty printed on the plate. Nevertheless, even while the focus is on top quality. The House of Dynasties must consider the bottom line as well. Although the restaurant uses china that contains more than 50% bone meal. Rosewood Beijing Assistant Director of Food and Beverage Rosemary Yan says it is cost-effective in the long run. "Although this china is much more expensive, it breaks far less easily, and thus we don't have to frequently replace it," Yan explains.
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