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A Brief History and Etymology of Buffets

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

 
The buffet is a server or serving table and cabinet used in the dining room. Derived from the French “buffe” and the Italian “buffetto” the true etymology of buffet is lost but may refer to translated terms like “cuff” or “hood”. Since it was a serving piece at wrist’s height and often had a covering […]