"I purchased two box sets of the 26th St. pattern, plus a few extra bowls. I've had them for a few weeks now and really like them. I had various sets of different patterns before, but I got rid of them all and consolidated to this set.
The 26th St. has great options for both plate and bowl sizes, it washes well- both by hand and in the dishwasher, and it does fine in the microwave.
I am planning to buy another set, in case I break any in the future, although it seems pretty durable so far.
I might even use this for when we host dinners at our house, if they're not formal."