tasting menu
Multicourse culinary journey
A tasting menu is a multicourse meal where the chef selects a series of small dishes to showcase the restaurant's range and style.
Courses typically number five to fifteen, progressing through flavors and textures in a deliberate sequence.
Tasting menus are associated with fine dining and often come with optional wine pairings: We splurged on the tasting menu for our anniversary.
Careful tasting of foods
- prix fixeSet menu, set cost
- chef's tableRestaurant's kitchen-view seating
- coursesAcademic subjects or meal stages
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
wine pairing · haute cuisine · amuse-bouche · palate cleanser · plating · presentation · service · maître d'
Small enough for one mouthful
- portionsDivided amounts allocated
- morselSmall piece of food
- samplerSelection for trying
- small platesShareable appetizer-sized portions
flight · progression · selection · appetizer · palate · savor · nibble · mouthful
Mixed collection of things
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- diversityState of varied elements
- rangeExtent of variation
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
fusion · flavors · smorgasbord · melange · mosaic · multicourse · array · spectrum
Travel from place to place
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- discoveryAct of finding something
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
surprise · anticipation · revelation · memory · occasion · celebration · indulgence · luxury
degustation
Careful tasting of foods
- prix fixeSet menu, set cost
- chef's tableRestaurant's kitchen-view seating
- coursesAcademic subjects or meal stages
sommelier · wine pairing · haute cuisine · amuse-bouche · palate cleanser · plating · presentation · service · maître d' · silver service
bite-sized
Small enough for one mouthful
small plates · flight · progression · selection · appetizer · palate · savor · nibble · mouthful · dishes
assortment
Mixed collection of things
multicultural · fusion · flavors · smorgasbord · melange · mosaic · multicourse · array · spectrum · eclectic
journey
Travel from place to place
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- discoveryAct of finding something
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
storytelling · surprise · anticipation · revelation · memory · occasion · celebration · indulgence · luxury · theatrical
- French cuisinebaguette, croissant, coq au vin, crepe suzette, croissants
- dining conceptsfusion restaurant, food hall, farm-to-table, fast casual, gastropub
- diningrestaurant, waiter, servers, waitress, server
- eateriesrestaurant, diner, bistro, cafeteria, pizzeria
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, degustation, culinary tour
- restaurantschef, reservations, table service, waitstaff, hostess stand
tasting menumain course
Primary dish served
full portion · standard serving · all-you-can-eat · buffet · family-style dining
tasting menufast food
Speedy prepared meals
grab-and-go · counter service · casual dining · takeout · cafeteria
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