An independent, single “Ma” living alone in Staten Island, Annette Castellano (played by Cheers‘ star, Rhea Perlman) has to have dishes that can keep up with her strong willed, robust personality.

The Mikasa Melissa, a classic pattern from the 1970’s, brings together the vitality of Annette as well as the love for her son, Danny. The pattern was first manufactured in 1974, the same year Danny was born, so it is only natural to assume that the Melissa dinner plates graced the Castellano family dinner table throughout Danny’s childhood.

The Mikasa Melissa pattern features the 70’s vintage look: dark brown, bright yellow, and bold orange. Each plate features a blooming yellow flower against a brown speckled glaze, and trimmed in dark brown.

Mikasa Melissa is reliable, practical, and durable, just like the matriarch herself, Annette Castellano.