Menu terms
 

Can you tell me about some of the terms on the menu. <BR>First of all, if I want to read the menu, I think I don't ask for 'le menu'- correct.<BR>What are these terms:<BR><BR>prix fix<BR>le menu<BR>plate<BR>any other terms we should know?

When you want to ask for a menu, ask for "la carte" (as in a la carte!). Le menu will give you the Prix Fixe menu, or a set price for a limited choice of usually good, fresh food. I hope it helps!

Although you don't actually say, it is tempting to conclude that you are asking about France or one of the French speaking regions in Belgium or Switzerland.<BR><BR>The printed item usually called a "menu" in Americais called a "carte" in France. On it you will often be able to read about one or more combination meals called a "menu" (less commonly they might alternatively be called "formules"). One might be a "menu touristique"; one might be a "menu gastronomique" or any other combination of names. They will have a "fixed price" - - though the term "prix fixe" is something I have only seen in somewhat pretentious restaurants in America, not in France.<BR><BR>Any menu listed may or may not have several "plats" (courses) - - and you may have a choice at each of those plats - - the "entree" (the "starter" or what might be called appetizer here in America), the "plat principal" (main course) and then fromage (cheese) or dessert (or maybe cheese AND dessert).<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

prix fix* Fixed Price-x amount of dollars gets you a dinner which usually includes appetizer and dessert.Or you can order from the ala carte which usually costs a little more but has more variety. We choose prix fix often.<BR><BR>le menu* the menu-they usually just give it to you when you sit down like they do in every other restaurant.I have never had to ask for a menu:)<BR><BR>plate* entree="plat du jour is the dish of the day!<BR>

OOps-most important!<BR><BR>L'Addition sil vous plait<BR><BR>(check please)

Rex, most restaurants in Paris have a sign in the window or on the menu saying Prix Fixe-often these places are just simple bistros. I don't know about the US, but next time you are in France, if indeed you have been there, you should keep an eye out for the Prix fix signs.

When in ANY country after you are seated have you had to ask for a menu or carte.They hand it to you.<BR><BR>Prix fixe is for a set 2 or 3 course meal. a la carte is priced by course.<BR>plate is a course.<BR>servis compris..tax and service included..you don;t have to leave a tip.<BR>want the check..signal the waiter..ask for l'addition, SVP.<BR><BR>what else do you need to know?<BR><BR>

The amount you see on the "carte", (our menu), is the total price including tax and tip. The best value is the "menu", pronounced "men-new" - a priced fixed dinner with a choice of entree (our appetizer), plat (our entree), and dessert. Coffee is usually not included. For more Paris information go to www.anamericaninparis.com

The "pre fixe" menus in Paris are very good values. You usually get a salad, entree and dessert for arounfd 95 to 98 French Francs or roughtly $10.<BR><BR>The food is usually good and ordering the pre fixe allows you to eat at a nicer restaurant for a lesser price.<BR><BR>Another tip is to eat at a nicer restaurant for lunch instead of diner. Same good food just a lesser price.<BR><BR>US

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Rex. You are becoming pedantically bo oo ring.

Rex, keep up the good work!! I like your advise. Ignore those idiots who are just pessimists and are ignorant the day they were born