2007-03-22 03:37:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
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A la carte (also à la carte) is a French expression meaning "from the menu", and it is used in restaurant terminology in one of two ways:
* It may refer to a menu of items priced and ordered separately rather than selected from a list of preset multi-course meals at fixed prices (see Table d'hôte).
* Or it may designate the option to order a main course item alone that is otherwise served with a side or starter dish, such as soup or salad.
"A la carte" is a euphemism for "Not included". Euphemisms like bought the farm obscure the truth. Half the people won't know it means the guy is dead. The other half will be hit less hard in learning of the death. Typically, businesses like to give away as little as possible. But saying something strong like "Drinks not included" would turn off customers. So, they say "Drinks a la carte". For half the people, who don't know French and were expecting drinks, they can say we fully disclosed "Drinks a la carte". For the other half, who know what "a la carte" means, it's euphemistic effect still braces the shock of the customer learning drinks are not included. It's a win-win for the business.
2007-03-23 07:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a la Carte (KART) - "Carte" was originally a French term for a piece of paper or cardboard and later a bill of fare or menu. Today the term means according to the menu and that which is written down as available on the menu. Refers to meal in which the diner selects individual items, paying for each, rather than taking a complete meal at a fixed price.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Glossary/A.htm
2007-03-23 03:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term “a la carte” (French) refers to items that are listed on a menu from which an individual can select and order separately as opposed to a preset, often multi-course meal. I am not sure if that’s the term you were looking for.
2007-03-23 09:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by shot126 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The term “a la carte” (French) refers to items that are listed on a menu from which an individual can select and order separately as opposed to a preset, often multi-course meal. I am not sure if that’s the term you were looking for.
2007-03-22 10:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by tribeca_belle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
à la carte: French "According to the menu" or to order dish by dish. With a separate price for each item on the menu. -
2007-03-23 00:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A'la carte
Called as per the menu
2007-03-22 11:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by JT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
du jour???? or a la carte'????
2007-03-22 12:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by Its me!!! :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋