appetizer course
Meal's first course
The appetizer course is the opening portion of a formal meal, featuring small dishes served before the main course.
It's designed to stimulate the appetite rather than satisfy it: We started with an appetizer course of shrimp cocktail and bruschetta.
In restaurant dining, the appetizer course sets the tone for what follows.
- starterInitiator of action
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- nibblesTakes small bites
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
small bite · dim sum · antipasto · canapé · bruschetta · spring roll · cheese board · shrimp cocktail · soup · salad · bread · dip · crudités · mezze · small plates · finger food · savory · whet
appetizer coursedessert course
dessert · cheese course · digestif · petit fours · nightcap
appetizer coursemain course
Primary dish served
entrée · main dish · pièce de résistance · main · main event
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