I recently read a travel article that referred to a "menu translator", but have been unable to find any such thing at a bookstore or web site- anyone have any idea what it is and where I can get it? Sounds like a great idea.

Do you mean something electronic? I have a little phrasebook that has a fairly extensive section devoted to food-related words. This one is from Doring Kindersley (they do the Eyewitness guides), and, although we actually bought it in Paris, I'm sure it's available here. The list of words is pretty detailed.

"The Marling menu-master for France."

I previously posted this: <BR> <BR>"But my biggest find may be of substantial interest to lots of Fodorites: <BR> <BR>www.acena.it/dizionario.html provides five-language translation for literally hundreds of restaurant and kitchen terms, including simple descriptions for what is in many kinds of sauces and common Italian dishes. It's organized by food types, and then alphabetically." <BR> <BR>on the thread "Original fettuccine alfredo in Rome - do you know where?" <BR> <BR>http://www.fodors.com/forums/crossro...messagesframe& <BR> <BR>... which got to be rather fractious, so I am not topping it... <BR> <BR>Anyhow, this wonderful, five-language menu aid is quite a "catch" - - and it's FREE! <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

Alot of the pocket-sized language dictionaries have a "menu translator" section in the back, FYI.

Go for the "Marling Menu Master" for France. I took it last year. It is about 2x4" and printed on tissue-thin paper so it's very skinny. Fit perfectly in an evening bag. Wonderful. I'm going to Italy this year and bought the Italy version.

Yes- that's the name! - the Marling Menu-Master for France. Where would I find it? It is not available through Amazon or Barnes and Nobles. Thanks

Alex I bought it about two years ago from Barnes and Nobles on-line www.bn.com

Hi - just checked Amazon.com and it says the Marling Menu Master for France ships within 24 hours? Try a search using "Marling" as the key word at Amazon. Definitely recommend taking a menu translator - it really changes the way you order a meal in my experience.

Got it - Thank you!