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Restaurant Vocabulary

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Term
Definition
show To have a meal in a restaurant.  
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show An arrangement made with a restaurant in advance, to eat there at a particular time.  
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Order   show
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show To put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.  
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show A product, especially a type of food, which a person or region is famous for making well.  
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show A specific food preparation, a distinct article or variety of food, ready to eat or to be served.  
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show A group of people who arrange to eat together and sit at the same table.  
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show A country or region's style of cooking.  
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Delivery   show
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Takeaway   show
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Takeout   show
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show Food that is cooked and sold by a restaurant or store to be eaten elsewhere.  
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Fine Dining   show
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Bistro   show
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Fast Food Restaurant   show
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Chain Restaurant   show
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Drive-in Restaurant   show
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Drive Through   show
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show Short for drive through.  
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show A restaurant specializing in roasted or barbecued meat.  
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Self-service Restaurant   show
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Buffet   show
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show A counter or table in a restaurant or supermarket on which a variety of prepared salads and salad ingredients are displayed for self-service.  
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show A large vehicle equipped with facilities for cooking and selling food.  
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show A place where patrons can purchase snacks or food at a cinema, amusement park, or other entertainment venue.  
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Snack Bar   show
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Snack Kiosk   show
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show An area in a shopping mall where fast-food outlets are located.  
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show A coffee shop.  
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Barista   show
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show A man serving behind the bar of a pub or hotel.  
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show A person serving drinks at a bar.  
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show Someone who prepares and cooks food.  
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Chef   show
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Waiter   show
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show A woman whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.  
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Maitre d’   show
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show English term for the person who supervises a restaurant's waiting staff.  
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show French word for someone whose job is to serve and give advice about wine in a restaurant.  
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show English term for someone whose job is to serve and give advice about wine in a restaurant.  
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show A printed list of all the wines available in a restaurant.  
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Set Menu   show
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Specials   show
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A la carte   show
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Starter   show
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Appetizer   show
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show The main part of the meal. Medium to large portions of food.  
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Side Dish   show
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Dessert   show
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Full Meal   show
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show A small plate.  
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Shaker   show
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Sugar Pourer   show
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Pepper Grinder   show
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Pepper Mill   show
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show A closed container with a pump to dispense liquids or sauces  
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show A cylindrical container that dispenses liquids, such as sauces and dips, from the top spout when squeezed.  
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Syrup Dispenser (N)   show
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show A flat, shallow container with a raised rim (borde), used for cooking or carrying food and drink.  
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Cutlery   show
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Silverware   show
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show American term for knives, forks and spoons.  
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show A knife with a blunt, rounded end for spreading butter.  
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show A support or holder for one or more candles, typically one that is tall and thin.  
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show A flat piece of cloth, plastic or wood at the centre of each place setting on a dining table.  
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show A large container with a handle from which drinking water is poured.  
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show A large container with a handle from which drinking water is poured.  
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Tumbler   show
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show A unit of volume or capacity usually referring to beer. In the UK it's 568ml and in the US, 473ml.  
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Beer Mug   show
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Tankard   show
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show With ice.  
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show A tool used to remove metal tops from some bottles.  
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show A cloth or folded piece of paper that you can use to mop up spilt food and clean your face. In the UK, people usually put a napkin on their lap to catch spilt food or drinks.  
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Napkin Holder   show
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Napkin Dispenser (N)   show
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Tablecloth   show
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show The British term for the written amount you must pay for a meal and drinks.  
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show The American term for the written amount you must pay for a meal and drinks.  
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show A small sum of money often given to restaurant staff, for good service.  
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show To give someone a tip.  
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Doggie Bag   show
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