
“In the menu” vs. “on the menu” (in software)
A menu can be literal (as when dining in a restaurant), virtual (as when making a bank withdrawal at a cash machine), or figurative (as when considering any list of options). In some cases, on is well …
What does "doesn't go off the menu" mean in the quote here?
May 30, 2024 · Thus, she doesn’t go off the menu means that in deciding what to order, she doesn’t select from the offerings laid out in the menu, or anyway, that she describes her choices in ways that …
Capitalization in food - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 26, 2019 · Translating a Spanish restaurant menu into English, I found myself doubting whether to capitalize sauce names. Some examples are romesco and Sriracha. Not being familiar with them, I …
"Can I" vs "May I" in restaurant setting when ordering
May 31, 2018 · A decent restaurant will inform you if certain menu items are unavailable for some reason before you order. Some places aren't good about this, but generally the assumption is if …
grammatical number - "Menu of services include" or "...includes ...
Oct 19, 2011 · I'm not sure about the pluralization here: menu of services includes or menu of services include Which is correct?
etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 28, 2013 · How did it come to be that the main course of a meal is referred to as "entree", where that french word has always meant "appetizer"? Did someone translate it incorrectly it ages ago, and we …
phrase requests - better word for items on a menu - English Language ...
Nov 21, 2014 · 1 Is there a better word or phrase for an item on a menu than "menu item"? I'm talking about restaurant menus, not user interface menus. "Menu item" is so dry... "Restaurant dishes" …
etymology - Origin of the meaning of "à la mode" - English Language ...
In American English, à la mode means: in fashion, up to date. with ice cream. (of beef) braised in wine, typically with vegetables. While the first meaning matches the French meaning, the other two
word choice - 3 course menu, al carte, buffet etc. what do you call ...
Apr 12, 2014 · I don’t think this is what is being asked—the asker seems to be looking for an umbrella term for different ways to present a meal. So table d’hôte, à la carte, buffet, all-you-can-eat, preset …
Is there a word for "a variety of breakfast foods"
Aug 21, 2014 · If you're thinking of an item in the menu of the café or restaurant, I could imagine a 'mixed breakfast plate/set' or a 'breakfast assortment' featuring some of those items. If you're thinking …