to certain parties in case they are handing out plastic cutlery. My wife thinks I’m a crackpot, but whenever I’ve brought real cutlery to a plastic-only event, other people seem to think it’s a great idea. Can I... (12 replies, last updated by Pei February 11, 2007)

Once again, we’ve managed to accumulate a horrifically large stash of plastic cutlery from takeout, though we always tell restaurants we don’t want utensils when we place our orders. We don’t use plastic cutlery... (14 replies, last updated by cimui July 14, 2009)

nearly any cuisine. We’d like something a little more classy than plastic cutlery and stained formica tables if possible :o), and the kind of atmosphere where we can relax and enjoy our meal, maybe an after dinner drink or... (0 replies, last updated by Winnie February 9, 2006)

What’s the rationale behind the plastic cutlery? It’s so wasteful. If they now have real plates, presumably they wash them, so what’s the big deal in washing some cutlery as well? They’ll spend less on the... (7 replies, last updated by m4240z November 10, 2009)

This seems to be an indepedently owned store rather than a chain. Food-wise it sells off-brand canned goods and snacks. There is also kitchen-ware and party supplies like paper plates and plastic cutlery. It doesn’t carry... (0 replies, last updated by rworange June 20, 2007)

...so the soup arrives in a sytrofoam container, plastic cutlery, on a paper plate. For such great quality...it would have been better served in a ceramic soup dish with silverware. Thats just my opinion though. Im sure she is... (1 reply, last updated by weatherbie June 6, 2007)

As far as the cutlery part goes, swing by the Sizzlin' Express just across the driveway in the same shopping center and hit the food bar to pick up a little something as well as a supply of plastic forks, knives & spoons. (5 replies, last updated by jjrzut October 10, 2008)

I have been twice. It has been open for approximately 6 weeks now. The restuarant itself is very casual — about 15 tables and chairs, plastic cutlery with your meal. I was never at the Balliol location so I cannot compare. I... (9 replies, last updated by deabot August 7, 2008)

for this cafe, I find the decor very uninspired and not-so-very European. The only other drawback is the crappy plastic plates and plastic cutlery. I hate the waste. The food, prices, and friendly service more than make up for... (4 replies, last updated by josh L December 9, 2004)

and plastic cutlery. Do they have kitchenware? foods? Thanks! (4 replies, last updated by KOK July 24, 2007)

At the opposite end of the spectrum from the very chic and pricey B&G, there’s Morse Fish Co, a bare-bones fish market and counter-service fried-and-broiled seafood joint. Styro food containers, plastic cutlery, flourescent... (2 replies, last updated by MC Slim JB September 29, 2005)

containers of salsas, side dishes, and plenty of tortillas, along with paper plates, napkins and plastic cutlery. All you’ll have to do is lay it out on a table, take off the lids, and have people line up. Exciting? No. The... (2 replies, last updated by Dorothy March 6, 2004)

, and that she used to operate a bakery with her husband (was it Paris? or somewhere in Vietnam? can’t remember). Don’t pay much attention to the printed menu or signboards; just ask for the daily special. It’s... (3 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste September 17, 2003)

We have a new sailboat but need good quality melamine plates and marine cutlery. We enjoy entertaining on board and would like a set for at least 8. Unfortunately the current stock available at West Marine etc are not as... (1 reply, last updated by gooditsall November 7, 2009)

and packed in plastic bags with plastic cutlery. I do agree with the extra menu thing though, almost every place i’ve been to just automatically staples it onto the bag. (18 replies, last updated by limster March 29, 2009)