This dinnerware is so cute, I was thrilled to receive it. I didn't think much of the practicality of the fluted design until we had steak one evening. As the steak was cut, there is some juice that runs out. The fluted edge is actually lower that the center of the plate so it creates a little trough for all the liquid. It did not make for the best presentation and got progressively messier as dinner went on. It is so cute, but not great design.