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Vocabulary of a restaurant

Maitre De

Waiter

Owner

Manager

Talking about Cuisine – Vocabulary

Oriental

Chinese

Mughlai

Mexican

Italian

Hyderabadi

Gujrati

Marathi

Lucknowi

Bengali

Malabari

Goan

Shamiana

Words to describe yourself

Hungry

Thirsty

Famished

Describing the restaurant

Ambience

Dim lit

Bright

Candle light

Buffet

A la carte

Self service

Hospitality

Valet service/ parking

Entrees

Appetizers

Mocktails

Cocktail

Starters

Main course

Dish

Gravy

Desert

Pastry

Sweets

Taste

Sweet

Sour

Spicy/ hot

Bitter

Fresh

Chewy

Creamy

Buttery

Crispy

Crunchy

Crusty

Fluffy

Juicy

Gooey

Sticky

Tender

Fillet

Barbecue

Grilled

Smoked

Blanched

Baked

Breaded

Broiled

Fried

Marinate

Poached

Caramelised

Fermented

Roasted

Sauteed

Whipped

Custard

Caramel

Souffle

Salad

Soup

Mineral water

Sparkling water

Soda

Soft drink

Carbonated drink

Hard drink

Breakfast

Brunch

Lunch

High tea

Dinner

Street food

Meal

Foodie

Essay about a visit to a restaurant

Recently a friend of mine, Sandeep, gave us some good news. He had been promoted at work. Anne, another friend of ours, also had good news, although of a different kind. Her engagement date had been fixed. We had been anticipating the event for sometime. All the friends were talking about how this calls for a party, when another of our friends, Balbir, announced that he was moving to the United States. He had already started the formalities and he was feeling optimistic that he would soon get a visa. One of his uncles, who lived in the States, had asked him to come and work with him. The uncle did not have any children and had offered Ravi to come and stay with him and take care of his business. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for Ravi.

Whatever the good news, it was obvious that the beneficiary of good news should give a treat or party depending on the quality of the good news.This news was mind blowing and all the friends now had another party to look forward to. Unfortunately, both the events were back to back and it was not even certain that Balbir would be able to attend Annie’s engagement, let alone the wedding.

It was decided that on the coming Sunday Sandeep, Annie and Balbir would give all of us a party at this really high end Fusion Food Restaurant called Fusion Food. Annie would make the reservations and she would split the bill with Sandeep and Balbir.

Making reservations at a restaurant

Fusion Food:

This is the Fusion Food restaurant. How may I help you?

Annie:

Hi! I would like to reserve a table for six for Saturday night. 

Fusion Food::

Thank you for calling Ma’am. This is for the coming Saturday, am I right?

Annie:

Yes. That’s right.

Fusion Food::

Let me check if we have seats available.

Annie:

Sure! Today is Tuesday. You mean reservations are done much in advance?

Fusion Food:: 

Yes ma’am. Saturdays are especially very busy here. Reservations are done a month in advance. 

What time will you be coming in?

Annie:

Around Sevenish.

Fusion Food::

Yes ma’am. You are in luck. We do have a table for six available in the evening on the coming Saturday.

Should I confirm it?

Annie:

Yes. Definitely. 

Fusion Food::

Thank you ma’am! What name should I write down for the reservation?

Annie:

I am Annie. Put the reservation in my name.

Fusion Food::

Thank you ma’am. A table for six have been reserved in the name of Annie on Saturday at around 7 o’clock.

Would you like to pre-order welcome drinks or appetizers.

Annie: 

No! Thank you. We will decide on the day. Is it ok if I call later and pre-order anything if something comes to mind. 

Fusion Food:: 

Of course ma’am. Call us anytime before Saturday evening if you want to pre-order anything. 

Will there be anything else?

Annie:

No. That’s all.

Fusion Food::

Thank you for calling Fusion Food.

Have a good day ma’am!

Showing up at the restaurant

Rohan and I were the first to arrive at Fusion Food. The Maitre De greeted us outside the restaurant.

Maitre De:

Welcome to Fusion Food. May I help you sir?

Rohan:

Yes. We have a reservation.

Maitre De:

Let me check sir. What name is the reservation in?

Rohan:

It is in the name of Annie.

Maitre De:

Yes Sir. Reservation for a table for six at 7 o’clock. When will the rest of the guests be arriving?

Rohan:

They should be here soon.

Maitre De:

Good. Please follow me and I will show you to your seats.

Ordering food at a restaurant

He took us inside and showed us to our seats.

Maitre De:

Would you like to order something while you wait for your friends?

Rohan :

Please get me a Pina Colada

I:

I don’t want to drink anything that makes me feel full. What would you suggest.

Maitre De:

I would suggest something light like a sweet lime juice.

I:

Sure. Get me one.

Maitre De:

One Pina colada and one sweet lime juice coming up sir.

Ordering food at a resaurant

Sandeep, Annie, Salman and Balbir arrived in sometime and ordered their drinks. When all of us were present the Maitre De came over and introduced us to another young man.

Maitre De:

This is Rahul and he will be your waiter for today.

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