Where can I purchase nice, quality (not cheap) linen (not cotton) napkins online? And what qualities do I look for in good linen? I looked @ Williams-Sonoma, C&B, Amazon...but are there others online retailers that you can... (20 replies, last updated by cayjohan January 24, 2008)

I spent the Thanksgiving holiday with a friend who used cloth napkins, kept in rings, for our meals. This reminded me of a long-ago visit in Germany, where we kept our cloth napkins in fabric envelopes. Has anyone else used the... (1 reply, last updated by Fida December 5, 2005)

Consider buying a rectangular tablecloth and hemming one side. BTW- I’ve had very good luck with the linen napkins from PB. They wash well, release stains better than cotton, and get very soft with use. (6 replies, last updated by JudiAU March 26, 2007)

On the other hand, couldn’t they just buy a better brand of white linen napkin? I’ve had lint come off from some, but not all, white napkins? Wouldn’t the purchase of a better napking offset the extra charge... (65 replies, last updated by sedonail April 14, 2008)

napkins. Feel the same way about bed linens. All cotton, all the time. But I can wear cotton t-shirts with a little lycra in them for stretch or totally synthetic workout shirts with no problem. Doesn’t bother me a bit.... (85 replies, last updated by soupkitten May 29, 2007)

I’ve used linen table cloths and napkins since I got my first good paying job. Back then it wasn’t about being green, it was about setting a proper table. As a side note, I have never used paper towels, I buy bar mop... (198 replies, last updated by Procrastibaker October 29, 2009)

They’re called linen-like napkins, Georgia Pacific sells them 400 to the case, for around $40; also Hoffman has them 600 per case for about $35. Hope that helps, here in NY I think there is one wholesaler in Jersey that... (9 replies, last updated by Funwithfood November 4, 2005)

I have some nice medium and dark colored damask soft cotton tablecloths and napkins. The darker and medium range colors seem to show the food grease stains worse than white linens do. I have White Wizard and Fuller Brush’s... (17 replies, last updated by Patti Isaacs May 14, 2009)

not folding the napkin as folding would involve dealing with dropped crumbs. Tips I think are funny, usually because I can’t imagine people doing this. Do not blot or wipe your lipstick on a linen napkin. (eeeww) Use a tissue... (19 replies, last updated by 1 wiener hound July 28, 2005)

When one leavesthe table between courses, does one place his/her napkin on their seat, so as not to offend others with a possibly greasy, lipstick/ food-stained napkin on the table? I usually leave it on the chair, and have... (10 replies, last updated by Dan November 25, 2005)

There is Chef of India (chefofindia.net) on Eglinton East, and Bombay Bhel, not far from it. Chef of India offers a buffet under $12 everyday. Good but not extraordinary. The place is very pleasant, quiet atmosphere, tablesloth,... (0 replies, last updated by cocolou July 23, 2007)

Tried to go to lunch at Ambala yesterday but Westwood Blvd was like a parking lot because of the road constructin (will it ever end). Wound up at Jaipur close to Westside Pavillon and had a splendid buffet with white tablecloths... (0 replies, last updated by Zoe January 10, 2004)

to receive menus and then our server missed taking our drink orders. When we asked for silverware, she gave us paper napkins and said they "ran out of linen" although other diners continued to receive linen napkins throughout the... (2 replies, last updated by cowgirlinthesand August 12, 2007)

Wow! Was I ever impressed with this place. We had a wonderful Mother’s Day dinner here. Ambiance is elegant, with sterling silver and red roses in purple glass vases, deep purple linen napkins and small candles in purple... (0 replies, last updated by kim c May 11, 2004)

Tried to go to lunch at Ambala yesterday but Westwood Blvd was like a parking lot because of the road constructin (will it ever end). Wound up at Jaipur close to Westside Pavillon and had a splendid buffet with white tablecloths... (2 replies, last updated by Suvro January 12, 2004)