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C1 Vocab Culinary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gastronomy | The art, science, or activity of exploring how to prepare and eat good food. |
| Bistro | A small restaurant that is not expensive. |
| Confectionery | A store where chocolate, sweets, etc., are sold. |
| Diner | A small restaurant. |
| Drive-through | A service where one can shop or do business without leaving one's vehicle, such as at fast-food restaurants. |
| Food court | An area in a public place such as a shopping mall where multiple small restaurants are located. |
| Cholesterol | A substance high in fat and found in blood and most body tissues, linked to an increased risk of heart disease. |
| Greasy | (Of food) containing or cooked in a lot of oil. |
| Oily | (Of food) containing a lot of oil. |
| Savory | Pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste. |
| Stale | (Of food, particularly bread and cake) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage. |
| Tasteless | Lacking flavor or an interesting taste. |
| Tender | (Of food) easy to chew or cut. |
| Yummy | Tasting very good. |
| Self-service | (Of a restaurant, store, etc.) providing customers with the chance to serve themselves and then pay for it. |
| Appetizer | A small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal. |
| Entree | The main segment of a meal. |
| Specialty | A type of food or drink that a place is known for, delivered in high quality. |
| A la carte | A menu in which each dish has a separate price. |
| Gourmet | Someone who enjoys and knows a lot about food and wine. |
| Regular | A person who buys something from a place or visits it very often. |
| Burrito | A dish of a tortilla wrapped around a mixture of ground meat or beans, originating in Mexico. |
| Caviar | The preserved eggs of some fish, especially sturgeon, considered a very expensive dish. |
| Schnitzel | A thin slice of meat that is coated with breadcrumbs and then fried. |
| Spring roll | A dish of a pancake filled with vegetables and sometimes meat, then fried until crispy, originating in China. |
| Sushi | A dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables. |
| Taco | A dish consisting of a folded tortilla filled with ground meat, beans, etc., originating in Mexico. |
| Port | A type of dark-red wine with a sweet taste, originating in Portugal. |
| To wine and dine | To treat someone to meals and drinks, typically in a luxurious or extravagant manner. |
| Ale | A type of beer that is dark in color and does not contain bubbles. |
| Pina colada | A drink made with pineapple, coconut, and rum. |
| Frappe | A drink served with a lot of small pieces of ice. |
| Pilsner | A type of light beer flavored with hops. |