Formal dining by candlelight with white-gloved waiters and antique furniture.

Thinking more of white-gloved waiters than dodgy dentists, I did a bit on online research.

But for security reasons, the White House designated that just one of the tuxedo-wearing, white-gloved waiters would serve Mr. Clinton.

The white-gloved waiters present three little cordial glasses, with blue tags and gold numerals for the ages of the whiskey: 21, 34 and 43 years.

Some years ago, at a prestigious dinner at one of London's most famous hotels, the wine was decanted and served by white-gloved waiters in wigs and satin knee breeches.

From the white-gloved waiters serving afternoon tea to the grill restaurants for passengers who can afford to dine away from the masses, they are Cunard cruises through and through.

A white-gloved waiter passed flutes of Champagne while sylphlike models in billowy ensembles shifted from one stiletto to the other, flamingo-style.

At 85, Mr. Saenz Valiente and his wife, Helena, 70, offer an exquisite experience of fine food and wine, served by white-gloved waiters.

Twenty white-gloved waiters are poised to uncork champagne.