The last year has been full of tabletop surprises. Décor patterns are becoming more and more organic in nature, capturing the essence of where our foods come from in the first place. Glassware is getting more diverse to accommodate for a wider palette of beverage choices. Buffets are more efficient and elegant. Serving food and beverage is more artful.

Every year, Tableware International selects a group of finalists in 17 different tabletop categories. This year, there were 274 different products under consideration from 148 different tabletop brands, and we are proud to announce that two of our distinct collections were selected as one of the finalists for the 17 different awards. Twenty-eight international judges assembled to select the finalists.

In most parts of the country, winter is not only coming, it's here. And as we look toward Christmas, Hanukah, New Year's and other frosty holidays, we'd like to show you a few of the essential tabletop collections that can help you make the most out of the winter months.

If you're in the New York City tri-state area, we invite you to stop by our showroom in Madison Square Park area of Manhattan to visit our full range of dinnerware, flatware, glassware, buffet service, and tabletop solutions.

If you've been a guest in our Raleigh showroom, you know there are many things you can learn from even just a quick visit. Whether you attended one of the pop-up dinners or were just browsing our latest tabletop collections for your restaurant dining room, the next time you visit, things might look a little bit different.

If you're in or around the Chicago area and would like to visit the newest showroom in the BauscherHepp family, we'd like to personally invite you to our new showroom at 670 West Hubbard Street in Chicago.

By definition, "vintage" holds enduring interest. Whether it's a level of importance or quality, we hold on to things from the past because they tease our sentiments and remind us of whimsical memories.

It's no wonder we're seeing vintage trends in everything from fashion to furniture, and the tabletop is no different.

If you've never stood in line holding your tray, consider yourself lucky. Cafeteria service, whether it's in a hospital or a corporate dining facility or something completely different, often bottlenecks at the point of purchase, but you probably knew that.

German engineering and production is legendary.

As a company that is mostly comprised of German brands, BauscherHepp has always believed in the strength and quality of German-made products, but sometimes it's hard to connect with those concepts from the confines of our Raleigh showroom. Sometimes you have to go to Germany to learn more.