Restaurant Guide

10 Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Dialog 1

Taking Orders

Standard Procedures for Taking an Order Waitress: Good afternoon, sir. Welcome to the Coffee Shop.

May I show you our lunch menu?Guest: Yes, please.

Waitress: Would you like something to drink while you look at the menu?

Guest: No, thanks.Waitress: Please take your time.(Five minutes later)

Waitress: May I take your order now, sir?Guest: Yes, Ill have a mixed salad and a lamb chop.

Which vegetables come with the lamb chop?Waitress: Fried potatoes, carrots, and peas.

Guest: Thatll be fine.Waitress: Would you like anything to drink, sir?

Guest: Yes, Ill have a beer and some coffee.Waitress: Which kind of salad dressing do you prefer:

French, Thousand Island, or oil and vinegar?Guest: Do you have blue cheese dressing?

Waitress: Im afraid not, but I would recommend the French dressing.Guest: Okay. Ill try that.

Waitress: Would you like your coffee now or later?Guest: Later, please.

Waitress: A lamb chop, a mixed salad with French dressing, a glass of beer, and a cup of coffee. Will there be anything else?

Guest: No, thats all. Thanks.Waitress: Thank you, sir. Ill have your order in a few minutes.

Words and Phrases for Taking Ordersfollowing complimentary separately ad page later ad

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Choose the correct word or phrase to ll in each blank.Exercise

A/An (1) menu offers many choices. Each dish is priced separately. The guest can choose anything he or she wants. On this type of menu, there is often a (2) . In English, it is called the daily special. The French name, the plat du jour (the (3) of the day), is also used. The plat du jour can be served (4) . It is also less expensive than many of the other items on the menu. The chef (5) a different special every day.

(1) a) la carte b) set course c) fast food d) breakfast (2) a) miracle b) brand name c) special d) chef (3) a) spoon b) bowl c) cook d) dish (4) a) honestly b) quickly c) slowly d) lonely (5) a) eats b) prepares c) touches d) mops

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11Taking Orders

Practice the following conversations with a partner. Change roles and practice again.Pair Work

G = Guest W = Waiter/Waitress

Use "Ms." instead of "sir" if you are practicing with a female partner.Use Ms. instead of sir if you are practicing with a female partner.

1. W: Would you like to order now , sir?May I take your orderMay I have your orderAre you ready to order

G: Yes, please.I need more time.

2. W: What would you like to order?G: We want two orders of braised beef and two orders of roast beef.

We want one order of lamb stew and four orders of beef stew.We want bacon, sausages, and scrambled eggs for ve.We want poached sh with rice and spinach for three.Well take two orders of broiled chicken and a hamburger.Three T-bone steaks and a Russian salad, please.Ill have the braised silverside with mushrooms, beets, and potato chips.My wife will have broiled steak, cabbage, and mashed potatoes, and I want a

cheeseburger.We would like two bowls of cornakes, one bowl of oatmeal, a scone with

strawberry jam, and four cups of coffee.W: Two orders of braised beef and two orders of roast beef.

(Repeat the order without looking at the text.)G: Thats correct.

No, I said . . .

More Expressions

1. The tea is complimentary, sir.2. There is no charge for the tea.3. Here is a hot towel for wiping your hands.4. What would you like to order, Ms.?5. Would you like to start with an hors

doeuvre?6. Im sorry, but vegetables are not included

with the main dish. Would you like to order them separately?

7. When should I bring your salad?8. Would you like your drink right away or

after you have nished the other dishes?9. Would you like to order an entre now?


10. Can you show me on the menu?11. Which number is it, sir? (Use this

sentence if the items are numbered on the menu.)

12. I would recommend that you order a set course.

13. G: Is chicken on the menu?W: Yes, we have grilled chicken.

14. G: Where are the soups listed?W: Theyre on the next page, sir.

15. G: Whats the soup of the day?W: Today, we have lobster soup.

16. Is that all for now?

cornakes

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Dialog 2 Ordering a Salad and a SteakWaitress: May I take your order, sir?

Guest: Yes, Ill have the steak.Waitress: How would you like your steak cookedrare,

medium, or well done?Guest: Id like it medium, please.

Waitress: Would you like your steak with a baked potato or French fries?

Guest: I prefer a baked potato, please.Waitress: Would you care for a salad, sir?

Guest: Yes, I would. What kinds do you have?Waitress: We have mixed salad and tomato salad.

Guest: A mixed salad is fine.Waitress: And what would you like to drink with your

meal?Guest: Id like a glass of wine.

Waitress: The wine list is on the last page of the menu, sir. Ill give you a minute to choose.

Guest: Ah . . . (The guest turns to the last page of the menu.)

Types of personal pronounsGrammarStudy the chart below and circle the correct pronoun in the sentences that follow.

Subjective ObjectivePossessive

Determiner Pronoun

First personI me my mine

we us our oursSecond person you you your yours

Third person

he him his hisshe her her hersit it its

they them their theirsExamples: Id like my steak well done.

Id like mine well done.Please give me a glass of water.

1. I see she/her at the bar every Friday.2. Isnt she/her a good waitress?3. He/Him is going to a dinner party on Sunday.4. She/Her and John often dine in this restaurant.5. Yours/Your salad is good, and so is my/mine.6. I hurt my/mine nger when I was cutting the meat.7. Can you bring us our/ours drinks now?8. Mary and I/me would rather have Chinese food tonight.9. Everyone has to do their/his or her own exercises.

10. Just between you and I/me, I dont like this food.

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13Taking Orders



1. G: a. Whats todays special?b. Whats the special today?c. Do you have a special today?

W: a. and b. Todays special is scallops with rice.c. Yes. Todays special is chicken with curry and rice.

2. G: Which dish should I have ?orderchoose

W: You might like the tenderloin steak or the chuck roast.You might try the rump steak or the sirloin steak.The pepper steak and tournedos are worth trying.Filet mignon and minute steaks are very popular.The oysters are excellent this time of year.

3. W: How would you like your steak?G: Rare , please.

Medium rareMediumMedium wellWell done

4. W: Would you like a salad ?like to order a saladcare for a salad

G: Yes.W: What kind of salad would you like? We have mixed salad and tomato salad today.

chicken salad fruit saladCaesar salad tuna salad

G: A mixed salad, please.chickenCaesartomatofruittuna

5. W: Would you like to see our ?G: a. Yes, what choices do I have?

b. Yes, where is the salad bar?c. Yes, Id like to take a look at your dessert cart.d. No, thank you.e. Yes, please show me the wine list.

Words and Phrases for Taking Ordersrare medium raremedium medium wellwell donesalad barworth help/serve oneself

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b. salad bar c. dessert cart d. cake selection e. wine list

a. cheese board

ChampagneJoseph Perrier Cuve Royale Ros N.V.

$80Joseph Perrier Cuve Royale Brut N.V.

$70Red WinesChteau Les Arromans, 2006 $32Merlot Reserve, 2005 $40Ctes du Rhone, 2005 $42Astrolabe Pinot Noir, 2006 $60

White WinesChablis, 2005 $56Domaine de la Provenquire, 2006 $32Riesling , 1981 $38Pinot Gris, 2007 $36Muscadet, 2006 $36

Ros WinesPinotage Ros, 2008 $40Chteau Maison Noble, 2006 $38

Filet mignon

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Dialog 3 Changing the Side DishWaiter: Are you ready to order, Ms.?Guest: Yes. Which entre do you recommend?

Waiter: The sirloin steak is very popular with our guests.Guest: Great! I feel like having a sirloin. What comes with it?

Waiter: French fries.Guest: Do you have any other choices, like a mixed salad?

Waiter: Im sorry, but we dont have mixed salads today. How about a tomato salad?

Guest: Okay.Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?Guest: Yes, Ill have a glass of orange juice.




1. G: I dont want a chicken salad . Can I have a fruit salad instead?French fries mashed potatoes

W: I am sorry, sir. We dont have a fruit salad . May I suggest a baked potato ?mashed potatoes How about onion rings

2. G: Ill have a. a cherry tart .b. the pork chopsc. the pineapple shrimpd. the roast duck

W: I am afraid a. it is not in season . b. they are sold outc. they are not on the menud. it must be ordered a day in advance

Would you like to try something else?3. G: Id like this course for one, please.

W: Im afraid this course is meant for four people .we dont have any set courses for just one personthis course is suitable for four people

More Expressions

1. This dish is suitable for four people.2. This is the price per person.3. G: Have we ordered enough for ve people?

W: You might want to order two more dishes, perhaps the beef, the seafood, or a vegetable.

4. This course serves a minimum of 4 to 5 people; I think the portions are too large for two people.

Words and Phrases for Taking Ordersbe sold outin advanceminimum portion

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Use "Ms." instead of "sir" if you are practicing with a female partner.Use Ms. instead of sir if you are practicing with a female partner.

5. I think the chef will be able to make this. Ill check with him. Just a moment, please.

6. Would you like large or small portions?

7. I would recommend that you order a set course for 10 people.

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15Taking Orders

1. Match the word or phrase in the left column with the proper explanation in the right column.

1 todays special a a menu with each dish priced separately2 la carte b a piece of wood or plastic used for serving cheese 3 set course c a small amount of food served with the main course4 side dish d an extra, often lower-priced, meal available on todays menu5 cheese board e a course that includes several dishes for a single price

2. Choose the proper phrases from the list below to fill in the blanks. Each phrase can be used only once.

3. Look at the menu. Then listen to the conversations on the CD and write down the items ordered.

in seasonin advancesold outtake your timecare forinstead of

1 The roast duck must be ordered a day .2 The melon juice is not . May I suggest

orange juice?3 Id like to order coffee tea.4 I dont beef. Do you have any pork

dishes on the menu?5 I am afraid that cherry pie is . Would you

like to try our apple pie?6 Here is the menu, sir. Please .

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AppetizersSmoked Salmon $6!Oysters With Caviar $8!

SoupCream Soup $5!Onion Soup $5!

SaladsMixed Salad $8!Chicken Salad $9!Fruit Salad $5!

Main CoursesBraised Beef $15!Stewed Lamb $15!Pork Chop With Rice $12!T-Bone Steak With Mashed Potatoes $18!Baked Cauliower With Cheese $10!

DessertsCheesecake $2!Chocolate Pudding $2!Black Forest Cake $2!

BeveragesIced Coffee $5!Fruit Tea $4!Beer $6!

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Dialog 1

Lesson 2

Explaining the Menu

Lesson 2 Explaining the Menu

Waiter: Good evening, Ms. Here is the dinner menu.Guest: Thank you. What is a Japanese Chicken Kebab?

Waiter: Its diced chicken with green onions and small green peppers on a skewer, covered with a special sauce and barbecued.

Guest: Is it spicy?Waiter: Yes, it will be a little hot.Guest: That sounds good. How many people will it serve?

Waiter: There are three servings per order. Will that be enough?

Guest: Ill try it first and order more kebabs if I need them. What kinds of salads do you have?

Waiter: Mixed salad, seafood salad, and gourmandise salad.

Guest: What is the gourmandise salad?Waiter: Its a mixed salad made with smoked duck and orange slices. It will be perfect

with the chicken kebabs.Guest: Fine. Ill try that, and Ill have a beer, too.

Waiter: Would you like your salad now or later?Guest: Ill have it later.

Waiter: Certainly, Ms. A gourmandise salad, chicken kebabs, and a bottle of beer. Will there be anything else?

Guest: No, thats all.Waiter: Thank you, Ms. Ill have your order in a few minutes.

Words and Phrases for Explaining the Menukebab [k3}bAb] perfect light lling substantial sour salty hot rich delicate subtle unusual crispy condiment gourmandise [gurm3n}diz] assorted

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Adjectives for describing foodGrammar

1. G: What kind of dish is it?W: It is a very light dish.

lling2. G: What kind of dish is it?

W: It is sweet .soursaltyhotfreshcrispy

3. G: What kind of dish is it?W: It has a very rich taste.

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17Explaining the Menu



Learn about Chinese tableware and place settings.Tableware

chopsticks

bowlsaucer

spoon

water glasstoothpick holderchopstick stand/rest

dinner plate

napkinhot towel

1. G: What is the a. Drunken Chicken ?b. Buddhas Favoritec. Tempura

W: It is a. chicken cooked with rice wine.b. four kinds of seasonal vegetables cooked together.c. sh, prawns, and assorted vegetables dipped in batter and then deep-fried

until crisp.2. G: What is Braised Duck and Eight Jewels?

W: It contains braised duck and eight different condiments.is made with

3. G: Does it contain garlic ?hot peppersmayonnaise

W: Yes, it contains .

No, it doesnt.

garlichot peppersmayonnaise

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