before dinner

• appetizerLight dish preceding main
• cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
• hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
• aperitifPre-meal alcoholic beverage
• hungryWanting to eat

setting the table · washing hands · grace · blessing · napkin · anticipation · aroma · kitchen · cooking · preparation · drinks · snacks · starving · waiting · tablecloth · candles · wine · cheese