carpaccio
Thinly shaved beef
Carpaccio is a dish of raw meat or fish sliced paper-thin and served as an appetizer, typically drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings.
The classic version uses beef, though tuna and salmon carpaccio have become equally common: The restaurant is known for its beef carpaccio with arugula and shaved parmesan.
In original state
- paper-thinExtremely flimsy or slight
- shavedCut very close
- poundedStruck hard, repeatedly
- chilledMade or kept cold
plated · drizzled · cured · marinated · sliced · wafer-thin · dressed
Initiator of action
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
- primoSlang for superb
- hors-d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
crudo · tartare · ceviche · sashimi · crostini · charcuterie
Bovine meat for eating
- tunaLarge edible ocean fish
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- swordfishFish with blade-like bill
- octopusEight-limbed sea mollusk
venison · zucchini · beet · mushroom · scallop · veal · duck · kangaroo
Peppery Mediterranean salad green
- parmesanGranular Italian grating cheese
- capersPranks or tangy buds
- shallotsMild clustered cooking bulbs
- microgreensImmature edible seedlings
horseradish · chives · aioli · rucola · pecorino
Lagoon city, northeastern Italy
- antipastiItalian first-course assortment
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
- risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
bruschetta · tiramisu · espresso · gelato · trattoria · aperitivo
raw
In original state
- paper-thinExtremely flimsy or slight
- shavedCut very close
- poundedStruck hard, repeatedly
chilled · plated · drizzled · cured · marinated · sliced · wafer-thin · dressed
starter
Initiator of action
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
- primoSlang for superb
- hors-d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
amuse-bouche · crudo · tartare · ceviche · sashimi · crostini · charcuterie
beef
Bovine meat for eating
octopus · venison · zucchini · beet · mushroom · scallop · veal · duck · kangaroo · pineapple
arugula
Peppery Mediterranean salad green
- parmesanGranular Italian grating cheese
- capersPranks or tangy buds
- shallotsMild clustered cooking bulbs
microgreens · horseradish · chives · aioli · rucola · pecorino
Venice
Lagoon city, northeastern Italy
- antipastiItalian first-course assortment
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
- risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
prosciutto · bruschetta · tiramisu · espresso · gelato · trattoria · aperitivo
plating
Surface metal application
garnished · artful · elegant · minimalist · scattered · composed · circular · layered · translucent · glistening
- meatbeef, pork, chicken, steak, bacon
- European foodbaguette, bouillabaisse, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, croissant
- Seafood Cookinggrilling, poaching, steaming, baking, broiling
- Steakhousefilet mignon, ribeye, New York strip, porterhouse, sirloin
- raw foodsraw milk, raw cheese, tartare, raw eggs, raw honey
- sliceablesbread, loaf, baguette, pizza, pie
carpaccioseared
Burned on the surface
grilled · charred · slow-cooked · confit · deep-fried
carpacciotartare
Raw minced meat dish
meatball · burger patty · meatloaf · minced meat · steak
- beef carpaccioRaw meat, sliced thin