Another simple, yet elegant table setting from Gourmet Magazine, this one is from the August 1970 issue and titled "Dinner for Two". It would be very pretty for New Year's Eve.
The table is black but you could use a black tablecloth, and the plates and stem ware are clear glass. The baskets are silver. They seem to contain cigarettes, so you could easily eliminate them, or place mints in them instead.
Silver baskets may not be easy to find, so you could spray paint some small baskets with silver paint to achieve the same look. But in that case, if it were me, I would be sure to only place wrapped candy or mints in the baskets.
Check your local thrift store periodically for plates and stemware. You might be surprised at what you find.
For this "Dinner for Two", Gourmet offered 3 menu choices:
Melon and Prosciutto
Veal Cordon Bleu
Potatoes Boulagere
Chocolate Mousse
Served with California Grenache Rose
Steak au Poivre
Broccoli Mornay
Blueberries in Lemon Mousse
Served with Cote de Beaunne '62
Soft Shelled Crabs on Toast
Corn and Peppers
Cream Cheese Mold with Guava Jelly
Served with Gewurztraminer '66
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