As China continuesto growmore prominenton the world stage, attracting an increasing number of international travelers, fine-dining trends long evident elsewhere are manifesting themselves here, too. Namely, even restaurants serving elegant fare are doing so in a somewhat casual setting often intended to reflect a given locale. "Rarely would you have a dress code at a restaurant," observes Christopher Johnson, director of food and beverage at Fairmont Nanjing. "The result? Betterfood in a dress-down setting. This includestabletops." Fairmont Nanjing's Western-style steakhouse Vancouver Grill, for one, exudes a laid-back Canadian sensibility with details including custom-made Canadian-themed set pieces such as a red frosted tumbler for water and a red rubber placemat. "Our dining tables, with a wood finish or wooden-log pattern, further accentuate the arbor theme and showcase how Canada is one of the world's top exporters of lumber," Johnson adds.
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