The color of the tablecloth is crucial, of course, if only for the reason that it is reflected in people’s faces. You will never find a beautiful woman who can sit calmly at a table with a green tablecloth, because instinctively she will realize that the green is found to reappear on her beautiful complexion. On the other hand, pink will not go well with the purple color of her gallant companion, because at the end of the meal, he will seem more prone to a stroke than to a serene digestion. A pale yellow and ivory are the colors that I prefer, because they confer a pleasant clarity onto the surroundings. -- Arrigo Cipriani, proprietor of Harry’s Bar (Venice, Italy) and Harry Cipriani and The Bellini (New York City, NY)