Just in time for your thanksgiving 2009 feast, and even with Christmas just around the corner and more family gatherings and festive meals on the horizon, it simply looks good to have top quality dinnerware and flatware for your family and friends to use. So, bring something new to the table linens, get nice top quality serving pieces and dinnerware to celebrate the season.

Whether you spring for a whole new set of dishes via a top brand such as Pfaltzgraff, or buy a serving platter or tablecloth to complement your own china and Grandma’s old silver, it’s important to make the table as memorable as the meal. Pfaltzgraff has been around since 1811, and has a long-standing tradition of excellence in craftsmanship, quality and service with regard to their dinnerware, flatware, drinkware, ceramic accessories, giftware and other products.

The dinnerware section of Pfaltzgraff’s website is chocked full of outstanding dinnerware pieces that will suit just about any occasion. As you prepare for the upcoming holiday season full of gatherings, parties and dinners, check out the Epicurious food resource for some great recipes.

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Heading off to Las Vegas for a crazy-cool vacation but need to have a regular coffee fix or explore some new coffee options. Here’s our tried and proven top 10 list of places to drink coffee in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1. NM Cafe – for the ‘fashionista’ who’ll be enjoying the 200+ boutiques at the Fashion Show Mall. It’s located at the mall entrance on the first level. (702) 697-7340
2. FIRST Food & Bar – located in The Shoppes At The Palazzo, it offers good coffee, good food and a friendly-neighborhood bar vibe. Find it on the second level, next door to Barneys. (702) 607-3478
3. Red Cup Cafe – located at the M Resort, it offers a fabulous view/skyline of the Las Vegas Strip. (877) 673-7678
4. Canyon Ranch Cafe – located in The Shoppes At The Palazzo, it offers great options for health food enthusiasts including organic dishes, beers and wines. (702) 414-3633
5. Postrio Cafe – located in The Venetian, this swanky spot offers charming decor and decadent creations to go with your coffee. (702) 796-1110
6. Palio – located in the Bellagio Casino/Hotel, it offers a nice, quaint atmosphere. (702) 693-7111
7. Espressamente Illy – located in The Shoppes At The Palazzo, it is perfect for the wi-fi obsessed. Sample their delicious Italian coffee while uploading your trip photos. (702) 869-2233
8. JJ’s Boulangerie – located in Paris Las Vegas, enjoy this sexy setting with some delicious French pastry to go with your coffee. (702) 946-7000
9. Expresso King Kafe – although located off the strip (it’s at S. Highland Drive), it’s definitely a Vegas gem that’s worth a visit. (702) 733-6867
10. 24/7 – as its name implies, it’s open 24 hours a day everyday; located at the Palms. (702) 942-7777

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Popular coffee chain Starbucks has said that, starting in mid-November (next month), it will roll out a decaffeinated version of its new instant coffee. Just last month, Starbucks debuted “Via” – which comes in a long cylindrical plastic sleeve and dissolves in a cup of water – after months of preliminary sales in test markets.

Beginning on November 17, the Via Ready Brew Decaf Italian Roast will be sold in all of its U.S. company-run and licensed shops. The coffee will be available in pre-portioned, single-serve packets and will be sold as three-packs for $2.95 or as a 12-pack box for $10.95.

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