bill of fare
Diner's reading material
A bill of fare is a menu—a list of dishes available at a restaurant or served at a meal.
The phrase sounds old-fashioned or formal compared to simply saying menu: The bill of fare featured regional specialties.
It can extend to any listing of offerings or options: The conference bill of fare included workshops on leadership and innovation.
Light dish preceding main
- entreePrimary dinner course
- dessertSweet course after dinner
- coursePlanned path forward
- specialUnlike the ordinary
prix fixe · tasting menu · à la carte · daily special · chef's choice · set menu · plat du jour · wine list
Eating vessels and utensils
- selectionsChosen items from options
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- choicesAvailable options to pick
- varietyState of being diverse
assortment · spread · provisions · repast · delicacies · specialties · signature dishes · classics
Planned path forward
- serviceAid or maintenance
- platingSurface metal application
- pairingJoining two together
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
reservation · tableside · presentation · ambiance · fine dining · banquet · feast · supper club
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
special · prix fixe · tasting menu · à la carte · daily special · chef's choice · set menu · plat du jour · wine list · seasonal menu
dishes
Eating vessels and utensils
- selectionsChosen items from options
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- choicesAvailable options to pick
variety · assortment · spread · provisions · repast · delicacies · specialties · signature dishes · classics · regional dishes
course
Planned path forward
sommelier · reservation · tableside · presentation · ambiance · fine dining · banquet · feast · supper club · progression