Fine Dining Etiquette

noun a small dish of food served before the main course of a meal

• The antepast served at the gala was a delicate assortment of canapes and caviar.
• I can't wait to dig into the antepast at the party tonight!
• The antepast at the restaurant was lit, bro!
• The opening act was just an antepast compared to the main performance.

noun a small alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite

• Before dinner, it is customary to serve an aperitif to stimulate the appetite.
• Let's grab a quick aperitif before heading to the restaurant.
• I'm craving an aperitif right now, wanna join me?
• Reading a good book is like having an aperitif for the mind.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The event was quite classy, with everyone dressed in elegant attire.
• She always looks so classy with her vintage style.
• That outfit is so classy, I love it!
• His speech was classy, full of grace and eloquence.

noun a small bowl filled with water or scented liquid used for rinsing the fingers, especially at the dining table

• During the formal dinner, the waiter brought out the finger bowl for guests to cleanse their hands.
• At the fancy restaurant, they gave us finger bowls after the meal to clean our hands.
• I didn't know what to do with the finger bowl they put in front of me at the upscale event.
• The CEO used the new project as a finger bowl to cleanse the company of its past mistakes.

noun a French word meaning boy or waiter

• The garcon at the restaurant took our order and brought us our meals promptly.
• Hey garcon, can we get some more bread over here?
• That garcon is always on point with his service.
• The garcon of the group, she always made sure everyone was taken care of.

verb to decorate or embellish something, typically food, with a decorative or flavorful touch

• The chef garnished the dish with fresh herbs before serving.
• I like when my food is garnished with a sprinkle of cheese.
• The bartender garnished my cocktail with a fancy umbrella.
• Her speech was garnished with witty remarks and clever anecdotes.

noun a drinking glass with a stem and base

• The waiter carefully placed the crystal goblet on the table.
• I'll have a sip from that fancy goblet over there.
• Check out this cool goblet I found at the thrift store.
• Her laughter rang out like the tinkling of a delicate goblet.

noun a distinctive taste or smell

verb to enjoy or appreciate something deeply

• She took a moment to savor the exquisite flavors of the gourmet meal.
• I always savor every bite of my grandma's homemade apple pie.
• Let's savor this moment and just chill out for a bit.
• He wanted to savor the victory, knowing it might not come again.

noun eating utensils, such as forks, knives, and spoons, made of silver or other metals

• The fine dining restaurant used sterling silverware for their guests.
• Don't forget to set the silverware on the table before dinner.
• I accidentally dropped the silverware and made a loud clatter.
• Her words cut through the conversation like sharp silverware.

adjective Snobbish is an adjective that describes someone who looks down on others or acts superior because they believe they are of higher social class or importance.

• Her snobbish attitude towards people from lower social classes was quite evident.
• I can't stand her snobbish behavior whenever we go out to eat.
• She's always acting all snobbish, like she's better than everyone else.
• His taste in music is so snobbish, he only listens to obscure indie bands.

noun a slight suspicion or hint

• The chef added just a soupcon of salt to the dish to enhance the flavors.
• I only need a soupcon of sugar in my coffee, thanks.
• She's got a soupcon of attitude, but I like it.
• His speech was filled with a soupcon of humor, making it more engaging.

noun a small dish served between courses or as a dessert in a French meal

• The entremet served at the banquet was a delicate and flavorful dessert.
• I can't wait to dig into that fancy entremet at the party tonight.
• That entremet was lit, I could eat it every day!
• The entremet of emotions in the novel left me feeling both satisfied and intrigued.

noun a French term that translates to 'to mouth' or 'mouthful', typically used in culinary contexts to describe a small bite-sized portion of food

• Le vin à bouche est souvent utilisé pour décrire un vin qui a une bonne longueur en bouche.
• J'ai acheté des bonbons à bouche pour la fête ce soir.
• Il a une façon de parler à bouche qui peut parfois être dérangeante.
• Son discours était tellement captivant que j'avais l'impression de goûter à bouche chaque mot.