Fine Dining – The accoutrements of a fine dining establishment are table linens, china, luxurious surroundings, and subdued lighting to encourage lingering. There is a host or maître d, who is in charge of all servers, bussers, and the sommeliers, or wine stewards. There is an extensive menu and an equally extensive wine list. Fine dining is a very slow-paced dining experience, where your guests will be around for several hours.The fine dining experience promises the customer a full service restaurant with highly trained staff in uniform or more formal attire than jeans and a t-shirt. The kitchen staff is usually formally trained and has a traditional hierarchy in terms of staffing. The menu is typically extensive and features high quality and often unusual ingredients that require elaborate preparation. Orders are prepared individually, with great attention to detail. Presentation is typically very artistic.Fine dining also offers a full bar with separate bar staff. The sommelier is also responsible for the wine that the restaurant offers.Bistro/Trattoria – This is a nice restaurant, often family owned, and covers quite a range of establishments that range all the way from table-cloth covered, to a more simple style. A bistro is more typically French, offering contemporary cuisine, with good-sized portions. Wine is often available, but from a very limited list. Most bistro cuisine offers fresh local produce.Trattorias are traditionally Italian and are less formal than the fine dining experience. The service is casual, the prices are reasonable, and the emphasis is on return customers, rather than on fancy food.