European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 14, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Delft continued from Page 3 yellow and red called polychrome. Delft Blue the least expensive of the colors eventually became the most popular a and continues to be according to Melanie Brouwer a former factory tour guide who now works in a shop on the Market Square. Shoppers also seem to prefer the traditional designs such As dutch scenes of windmills or ships she said. Prices vary with the intricacy of the designs but tourists can expect to pay As much As $100 for a 7-Inch plate or $80 for a 8-Inch vase in Blue. One Way to Tell a real piece of delftware from an imitation is to look carefully at the design Brouwer said.  can see dots like a picture in a newspaper you know it s fake Quot she said. Buyers should also look for the factories insignias on the Bottom she said. 1 the three factories still operating de Porc Eleyne Fles de Delf tse Pauw and atelier de Candelar offer Han painting demonstrations seven Days a week on their factory grounds. When it s time to take a break from shopping Delft serves up Coffee shops and restaurants of every flavor. Creek indonesian chinese mexican Spanish and French restaurants augment traditional dutch offerings. Prices tend to be a Little lower than in Germany. Plan to spend about $15 on an average three course meal. For about $5 at Many restaurants you can eat your fill of pancakes called Pannek Oeken and mini pancakes called offer ties. Like crepes they re served with a variety of toppings such As syrup sugar fruits or cheeses. No matter How you top them however they re Likely to tarnish the reputation of your favorite International House of pancakes Back Home especially when enjoyed with a cup of cappuccino at one of Delft s Many outdoor cafes. For those planning to spend the night in Delft the City has More than 20 hotels and pensions from which to choose with prices for a double room with Shower and toilet running from $55 to $140. Reservations can be made through the tourist office or through the Netherlands Central reservations service. A worker at de Force Tyne Fles puts the finishing touches on a design in Delft  photos by Dave Didio a canal boat converted into a platform for tables and chairs sits moored to a cafe building. 4 stripes Magazine May 14, 1992