7. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Comment on the true statements and correct the false ones.

1. In planning a menu, the desires of the owner, chef, and manager are what is important — not what the guests wish.

2. A menu generally consists of six to eight appetizers.

3. Table d’hôte menus offer items that are individually priced.

4. Cyclical menus repeat themselves over a period of time.

5. Hard Rock Cafe restaurants have become successful by focusing on the desires of the guest.

6. The menu cannot be the most important ingredient in the restaurant's success.

7. Tourist menus list the items «of the day».

8. Du jour menus frequently stress value and food that is acceptable to the tourists.

9. The type of menu depends on the kind of restaurant being oper­ated.

3. Discussion

Try to name these menus on the basis of the following information about them. The following words and phrases will come in handy:

1. all menu items are individually priced;

2. the main upscale restaurant in town;

3. supreme quality of both cuisine and decor.

4. offers quality food at moderate prices in a contemporary setting;

5. offers a selection of one or more items for each course at a fixed price;

6. is used in a hotel restaurant.

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7. any item on the menu may be ordered at any time of the day;

8. offers quality food at affordable prices;

9. guests receive value for their money.

After having done the task describe the three menus in detail.

4. Work in pairs.

1. . Look at the following words and phrases and think of a story that might combine them all. You may reorder them in any way you like using any form of the verb:

1. a new restaurant opened;

2. the restaurant's menus agreed with the concept;

3. needs and desires of guests;

4. three types of menus: table d’hôte, California, a la carte;

5. accuracy in menu;

6. offered a selection of several items for each course at a fixed price;

7. customers;

8. waiters;

9. might order any item on the menu at any time of the day;

10. the result proved to be extremely successful.

4.2. When you have decided upon the story, tell it to your partner. Then listen to that of your partner. Ask each other as many questions as you can to learn further details or clarify some points.

4.3. Entitle the paragraphs beginning with the words:

A menu generally consists...

The Olive Garden restaurants...

4. Divide the text into other logical parts and entitle each of

them.

4. Give a summary of the text.

4.6 Comment on the following menu's lacks and merits

formulating your own ideas and critical remarks:

MENU
We suggest that you order:
APPETIZER:	«Sea motives — Salmon and sea-tongue loaf; fish-mousse in shrimp sauce
SOUP:	Ravioli in broth Ravioli filled with turkey meat; light beef broth
MAIN COURSE	«Revenons a nos moutons» (literally from French: «Let us return to our muttons») — Mutton saddle filled with mushrooms under tomato juice and spin­ach juice with a complex garnish
DESSERT:	«Galaxy» — Semolina pudding based on white wine with flamed blackberries and strawberries under punch sauce
We do hope you will enjoy your dinner!