What does "prix fixe" mean on a menu?
AnswerA set menu at a fixed price
Prix fixe is French for 'fixed price', a set multi-course menu.
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The basics
What does "a la carte" mean on a menu?
AnswerEach item is ordered and priced separately
A la carte dishes are chosen and priced individually rather than as a set meal.
Going deeper
What does the kitchen phrase "mise en place" mean?
AnswerEverything in its place
Mise en place means having all ingredients prepped and organized before cooking.
The Michelin Guide was first created by what kind of company?
AnswerA tire company
The Michelin tire company launched the guide to encourage motorists to drive more.
In the classic kitchen brigade, who is second in command?
AnswerThe sous chef
Sous means 'under', so the sous chef is the head chef's deputy.
Expert level
In what year was the first Michelin Guide published?
Answer1900
The first Michelin Guide appeared in France in 1900.
Which city is widely credited with the first modern restaurants in the 18th century?
AnswerParis
Restaurants in the modern sense spread in Paris in the late 1700s.
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