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Food Unit: Phil Bird, Anna Jensdorttir and Byron Sieben 1

Resources for ESL 7 pullout food unitFor EDUC510

Phil Bird, Anna Jensdorttir and Byron Sieben

These resources have been designed with the assumption that the students are working at roughly a grade 5 level. Due to the specialized vocabulary found in the food industry some of the readability statistics are hard to measure as many of the “jargon” words are not on the K1 – AWL word lists.

This resource package contains: Unit introduction crossword puzzle Restaurant Reviews

o Restaurant Review Cloze Taskso Restaurant Review for Cloze Rewriteo Restaurant Reviews Original Text

How to Open a Restaurant Comprehension Article and Taskso Original Text of How to Open a Restaurant

Match the Measurement Matching Activity Food Expression and Idiom WebQuest Activity How to Write a Recipe Like an Expert Comprehension Task Delicious Microwave Brownies Activity

o Simple Brownie Review Tasko


Fill in the blank boxes with the letters of the words related to restaurants and meals!

ACROSS 1 Holds salt or pepper


4 A way food is cooked, where it put into a bath of hot oil 7 The last part of the meal, usually something sweet9 A meal made from the meat of a cow, cooked on a grill11 A way food is cooked, where it is put into an oven14 A seasoning usually made from dried seeds, bark or other parts of a plant, Curry is an example15 Tomato sauce usually put on french fries17 A liquid or sauce poured over a salad18 Often an appetizer made of a hot liquid broth21 A pie made of a crust, cheese, tomato sauce, and often various kinds of meats and vegetables22 A common Canadian meal made up a beef patty, and vegetables between two buns23 Someone who serves you the meal24 A flavoring made from cream that you can spread on a bun, vegetables, and often other parts of your meal25 Often an appetizer made of lettuce, tomatoes and other vegetables27 A kind of seating with a bench for more than one person29 A page or list describing all the restaurant's food choices30 A particular menu item can be called this, also a name for a bowl or plate

DOWN 2 Where the food is made3 The head cook of the restaurant who makes the meal4 Long fried slices of potato, usually served with ketchup5 A spicy and hot dried flavoring, Usually in a shaker on a table6 A time when we eat food8 Flavoring of a food with a sauce or herbs and spices9 The liquid on the food that adds flavor and taste10 A snack made from smaller parts of chicken, fried and seasoned with sauce12 A dish made from the meat and bones of either a cow or pig13 A snack you can order before the meal16 The main part of the meal18 A dried crystal flavoring, related to one of the five main tastes. Usually in a shaker on a table19 A root vegetable that is common in Canadian meals, usually fried, mashed, or baked.20 A way food is cooked, where it lays on top of rows of hot metal21 Long noodles made from wheat.26 A seasoning usually made from the dried leafy parts of plants, Basil is an example27 A small roll of bread that is often served at the beginning of a meal28 Usually the person greeting you and then seating you for your meal


SOLUTION:


Restaurant Review 1 (Rewritten from original)

Now that you are planning to open a restaurant it is important that you read how other restaurants are reviewed. This is a real restaurant review about the vegetarian restaurant The Coup in downtown Calgary.

Fill in the select the correct word.

The Coup’s Soup

It amazes me how unaware I can be sometimes . I didn’t even know that The Coup served only vegetarian dishes until after I finished an good lunch there one day. I realized after I ate, while I was trying to focus through the last couple of hours at my job, that, hey… I just ate at a vegetarian place! No meat in sight! And you know what? I couldn’t even tell. Maybe it’s because as much as I love meat, I also like vegetarian items like tofu. Maybe I was just hungry and enjoying the company of my dining companion so much that it really didn’t matter what we were eating, so long as it tasted good. Whatever it was, all I know is that I enjoyed eating at The Coup.

I’d been wanting to try this place for a while, but find that it’s very busy during the lunch hour. I planned a visit on a less-busy Friday (close to a long-weekend so less people are at work) for 11:30am, hoping that this time would help get us a table. Lucky for us, the method worked. Only a few of the tables were occupied and we took a seat near the windows, where it opened onto the patio. The space itself isn’t very large but has a nice, relaxed atmosphere, and it’s connected to what they call the Meet Lounge next door. I didn’t get a chance to peek into the lounge side.

A lot of items looked really good, but when our server told us the Soup of the Day was broccoli, it sounded so delicious that I had to somehow work it into my meal. They offer a half-size soup, so I opted for this to be able to get an accompanying dish and not feel so full. My dining companion had the same train of thought. We both loved the rustic quality of the broccoli soup – you can definitely tell that it’s homemade. It was warm, chunky, and seasoned just right. Served with a side of toasted focaccia, it was a great start to the meal.

For my main, I chose the Lotus Root salad (warm Asian greens, lotus root and organic cherry tomatoes in a citrus ponzu sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy tofu). After I heard “crispy tofu,” I wanted it very much. As a lover of all things crispy and all things tofu, this was a great combination. Everything was fresh and crisp, with the greens were seasoned nicely in the ponzu sauce. I actually felt very healthy eating this. It was just the right amount of food.

The person I was dining with chose the Beachfront Hot Pot (spicy coconut tomato lime broth loaded with seasonal vegetables, lotus root, edamame, lemongrass and rice vermicelli noodles), a recommendation from our server as she couldn’t decide between two dishes. It was very well received and she said it was an excellent choice.

http://www.thecoup.ca/


By the time we’d finished, the place was filled up with the lunch crowd and the patio was starting to fill up, even though it was chilly outside. We were glad we chose The Coup for our lunch date. We both vowed to make another date to try some of their other dishes very soon. They always have new items and specials that sound interesting. I also like that The Coup supports local farmers and uses organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible. It always feels good to support a place that cares about fresh, local ingredients.

Even if you’re a meat lover, give The Coup a try. You probably won’t miss the meat – I know I didn’t!

Cindy H Kim

Adapted from http://cindyhkim.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/the-coup/

FK Grade level: 7.0

AWL words 2.05%

http://cindyhkim.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/the-coup/


Restaurant Review 1

Now that you are planning to open a restaurant it is important that you read how other restaurants are reviewed. This is a real restaurant review about the vegetarian restaurant The Coup in downtown Calgary.

Fill in the best word

It amazes me how unaware I can be sometimes. I didn’t even ________that The Coup ________only vegetarian dishes until after I ________a good lunch there one ________. I realized after I ______, while I was trying through the last couple of hours at my job, that, hey… I just ate at a vegetarian place! No ______ in sight! And you know what? I couldn’t even ________. Maybe it’s because as much as I love meat, I also like ___________ items like tofu. Maybe I was just ________ and enjoying the company of my dining companion so much that it really didn’t matter what we were eating, so long as it ________ good. Whatever it was, all I know is that I enjoyed eating at The Coup.

I’ve been wanting to try this _________for a while, but find that it’s very _______during the lunch hour. I planned a ________ on a less-busy Friday (close to a long-weekend so less ________ are at work) for 11:30am, hoping that this time would help get us a table. Lucky for us, the method ________. Only a few of the tables were ________and we took a seat near the windows, where it _________ onto the patio. The space itself isn’t very large but has a nice, relaxed __________, and it’s connected to what they call the Meet Lounge next door. I didn’t get a __________ to peek into the lounge side.

Broccoli Soup

A lot of items looked ______ good, but when our ________ told us the _______of the Day was broccoli, it sounded so delicious that I had to somehow work it into my


http://cindyhkim.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/soupdujour.jpg


__________. They offer a half-size soup, so I opted for this to be ________ to get an accompanying dish and not _______ so full. My dining ___________ had the same train of thought. We both loved the rustic _________ of the broccoli soup – you can definitely tell that it’s homemade. It was warm, chunky, and seasoned just ________. Served with a side of toasted focaccia, it was a great ________to the meal.

For my main, I chose the Lotus Root________ (warm Asian greens, lotus root and organic cherry tomatoes in a citrus ponzu sauce, topped with toasted pine _____ and crispy tofu). After I heard “crispy tofu,” I wanted it very ______. As a lover of all ______ crispy and all things tofu, this was a great_________. Everything was fresh and crisp, with the greens were seasoned nicely in the ponzu ________. I actually felt very healthy eating this. It was just the right __________ of food.

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The person I was dining with ________the Beachfront Hot Pot (spicy coconut tomato lime broth loaded with seasonal vegetables, lotus root, edamame, lemongrass and rice vermicelli noodles), a recommendation from our server as she couldn’t _______ between two dishes. It was very well received and she said it was an __________ choice.

By the time we’d ________, the place was filled up with the lunch crowd and the patio was starting to fill up, even though it was chilly ________. We were glad we _______The Coup for our lunch date. We both vowed to make ________ date to try some of their other ________very soon. They always have new items and specials that _______ interesting. I also like that The Coup supports local farmers and uses organic fruits and vegetables as ________ as possible. It always feels good to support a place that cares about fresh, local ingredients.

Even if you’re a meat lover, give The Coup a _____. You probably won’t miss the meat – I know I didn’t!

Cindy H Kim

Adapted from http://cindyhkim.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/the-coup/


http://cindyhkim.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/soup.jpg


Restaurant Review 1 – ORIGINAL TEXT

The Coup’s Soup

It amazes me how oblivious I can be sometimes. I didn’t even know that The Coup served exclusively vegetarian dishes until after I finished an epic lunch there one day. I realized afterwards, while I was trying to focus through the last couple of hours of work, that, hey… I just ate at a vegetarian place! No meat in sight! And you know what? I couldn’t even tell. Maybe it’s because as much as I love meat, I also love the more popular vegetarian items like tofu. Maybe I was just hungry and enjoying the company of my dining companion so much that it really didn’t matter what we were eating, so long as it tasted good. Whatever it was, all I know is that I enjoyed eating at The Coup.

I’d been wanting to try this place for a while, but find that it’s way too busy during the lunch hour if it’s not timed right. I set a lunch date on a quieter Friday (adjacent to a long weekend so less people at work) for 11:30am, hoping that our earlier arrival would work to get us a table. Lucky for us, the tactic worked. Only a few of the tables were occupied and we took a seat near the windows, where it opened up to the patio. The space itself isn’t very large but has a nice, relaxed vibe, and it’s connected to what they call the Meet Lounge next door. I didn’t get a chance to peek into the lounge side, however.

A lot of items looked really good, but when our server told us the Soup of the Day was broccoli, it sounded so delicious that I had to somehow work it into my meal. They offer a half-size soup, so I opted for this to be able to get an accompanying dish and not feel so full. My dining companion had the same train of thought. We both loved the rustic quality of the broccoli soup – you can definitely tell that it’s homemade. It was warm, chunky, and seasoned just right. Served with a side of toasted foccacia, it was a great start to the meal.

For my main, I chose the Lotus Root salad (warm asian greens, lotus root and organic cherry tomatoes in a citrus ponzu sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy tofu). I was basically sold at “crispy tofu”. As a lover of all things crispy and all things tofu, this was a winning combination. Everything was so fresh and crisp, with the greens seasoned nicely in the ponzu sauce. I actually felt very healthy eating this and it was just the right amount of food.

My dining companion chose the Beachfront Hot Pot (spicy coconut tomato lime broth loaded with seasonal vegetables, lotus root, edamame, lemongrass and rice vermicelli noodles), a recommendation from our server as she couldn’t decide between two dishes. It was very well received and she said it was an excellent choice.

By the time we’d finished, the place was filled up with the lunching crowd and the patio was starting to get filled up, even though it was pretty chilly outside. We were glad to have chosen The Coup for our lunch date and we both vowed to make another date to try some of their other dishes very soon. They always have new items and specials that sound intriguing. I also like that The Coup supports local farmers and uses organic



produce as much as possible. It always feels good to support a place that’s all about fresh, local ingredients.

Even if you’re a meat lover, give The Coup a try. You probably won’t miss the meat – I know I didn’t!

Cindy H Kim


Original: FK Grade 7.4

AWL Words: 1.72%



Restaurant Review 2

Fill in the best word

Calgary’s best burger joint

There is a pretty ______ chance that Calgary has the _____fast food burgers in the _______. As we should have the ________burgers _________ most Calgarians have always eaten the best beef in the world. The _________ is, who has the best burgers in Calgary? There are _______ possible places, Peter’s, CB’s, Rocky’s Burger Bus, and so on. While I haven’t _________to CB’s in a long time, there are two _______ places I remember going to as a _______with my father: Rocky’s and Peter’s.

Peter’s is the Calgary Burger tradition. Since1963, lineups have _______ had 30-40 _______in them, and there are four_______. The drive-through is always lined up with cars, and parking is hard to find. The service is ______ quick, considering how busy they are, most likely _______ to the cash only policy. The secret to Peter’s ________is the high quality burgers, the special sauce, and the custom of _______ more than other restaurants (1.5 hamburger patties on a single burger), but ______ has changed. The lineups are not as _______as they used to be, the buzz isn’t the_______, and no one really knows_______.

Last ______ I was there, we did not have to ______at all. Given it was a nice ______ on a Saturday right at lunchtime things ______ have been different. I don’t _____ for sure, but I felt like my ______had a little more bun, a little less meat, and a little less something special. It almost seems as ________the new owners thought they ______save some money, and make more money, by making little _______ that no one would notice. It’s obvious that these changes have been_________, even though no one can say what the changes are.


I love Peter’s and will ________to love them, but I think they have ______the title of Calgary’s burger king. I think the ______ champion of Calgary’s burger scene is Rocky’s Burger Bus, where they _________not only the biggest burger in Calgary, but likely the biggest burger most of us have ever________. In fact, because the ______ is so big, Gourmet Magazine called Rocky’s burger the “meat orgy.” At almost two inches _______, the thing is a beast, and _______of the most delicious simple burgers I have ever________. With just relish, mustard, and onions topping ______ amazing burger, the beef speaks for itself ________of letting fancy sauces or ingredients do the talking. Furthermore, this is one place a lineup still_______, and they take ______ than just cash. Do not _______ about waiting though, with as _______ as 50 burgers at a _______ on the grill, the service is________, even though these burgers take substantially _______ to cook than your typical fast _______ hamburger patty.

There is no doubt in my mind, Rocky’s is the hands down winner in Calgary’s burger war.

What do you think? Is there another burger joint that can take the title?

Happy eating,

Nolan

Read more: http://calgaryfoodies.com/meat-orgy-vs-the-burger-institution/#ixzz2Ie7CZfaj

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Calgary’s best burger joint (Rewritten from original)

There is a pretty good chance that Calgary has the best fast food burgers in the world. As we should have the best burgers because most Calgarians have always eaten the best beef in the world. The question is, who has the best burgers in Calgary? There are many possible places, Peter’s, CB’s, Rocky’s Burger Bus, and so on. While I haven’t been to CB’s in a long time, there are two burger places I remember going to as a child with my father: Rocky’s and Peter’s.

Peter’s is the Calgary Burger tradition. Since1963, lineups have always had 30-40 people in them, and there are four lines. The drive-through is always lined up with cars, and parking is hard to find. The service is always quick, considering how busy they are, most likely due to the cash only policy. The secret to Peter’s success is the high quality burgers, the special sauce, and the custom of giving more than other restaurants (1.5 hamburger patties on a single burger), but something has changed. The lineups are not as long as they used to be, the buzz isn’t the same, and no one really knows why.

Last time I was there, we did not have to wait at all. Given it was a nice day on a Saturday right at lunchtime things should have been different. I don’t know for sure, but I felt like my burger had a little more bun, a little less meat, and a little less something special. It almost seems as though the new owners thought they could save some money, and make more money, by making little changes that no one would notice. Its obvious that these changes have been noticed, even though no one can say what the changes are.


I love Peter’s and will continue to love them, but I think they have lost the title of Calgary’s burger king. I think the new champion of Calgary’s burger scene is Rocky’s Burger Bus, where they serve not only the biggest burger in Calgary, but likely the biggest burger most of us have ever eaten. In fact, because the burger is so big, Gourmet Magazine called Rocky’s burger the “meat orgy.” At almost two inches thick, the thing is a beast, and one of the most delicious simple burgers I have ever eaten. With just relish, mustard, and onions topping this amazing burger, the beef speaks for itself instead of letting fancy sauces or ingredients do the talking. Furthermore, this is one place a lineup still exists, and they take more than just cash. Do not worry about waiting though, with as many as 50 burgers at a time on the grill, the service is quick, even though these burgers take substantially longer to cook than your typical fast food hamburger patty.

There is no doubt in my mind, Rocky’s is the hands down winner in Calgary’s burger war.

What do you think? Is there another burger joint that can take the title?Happy eating, Nolan Read more: http://calgaryfoodies.com/meat-orgy-vs-the-burger-institution/#ixzz2Ie7CZfaj

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FK Grade: 8.2AWL Words: 0.76%

Restaurant Review 2 – ORIGINAL TEXT

Calgary’s best burger joint

There is a pretty good chance that Calgary has the best fast food burgers in the world, as we should, given that most are made with the best beef in the world. The question is, who has the best burgers in Calgary. There are many contenders, Peter’s, CB’s, Rocky’s Burger Bus, and so on. While I haven’t been to CB’s in a long time, there are two contenders I remember going to as a kid with my father, Rocky’s and Peter’s.

Peter’s is the Calgary Burger Institution. Around since 1963, lineups used to stretch 30-40 people deep, four lines at a time. The drive through was always lined up with cars, and parking was scarce. The service was always quick considering the volumes, most likely due to the cash only policy. The secret to Peter’s success was the high quality burgers, the special sauce, and the practice of giving just a little bit more than the guy down the street


(1.5 patties on a single burger), but something has changed. The lineups are not as long as they used to be, the buzz isn’t the same, and no one really knows why.

Last time I was up there we did not have to wait at all, and given it was a nice day on a Saturday, right at lunch time, things should have been different. I don’t know for sure, but I felt like my burger had a little more bun, a little less meat, and a little less something special. It almost seems as though the new owners thought they could save a little money, and make a little more money, by making little changes that no one would notice. Its obvious however that those changes have been noticed, even though no one can put their finger on it.

I personally love Peter’s and will continue to love them, but I think they have lost the title of Calgary’s burger king. I think the new champion of Calgary’s burger scene is Rocky’s Burger Bus, where they serve not only the biggest burger in Calgary, but likely the biggest burger most of us have ever eaten. In fact Gourmet Magazine dubbed Rocky’s burger the “meat orgy” it is so big. At almost two inches thick, the thing is a beast, and one of the most delicious no frills burgers I have ever eaten. With just relish, mustard, and onions topping this amazing burger, the beef speaks for itself instead of letting fancy sauces or ingredient do the talking. Furthermore, this is one place a lineup still exists, and they take more than just cash. Not to worry about waiting though, with upwards of 50 burgers at a time on the grill, the output is quick, even though these burgers take substantially longer to cook than your typical fast food patty.

There is no doubt in my mind, Rocky’s is the hands down winner in this burger war.

What do you think? Is there another burger joint that can take the title?

Happy eating,

Nolan

Read more: http://calgaryfoodies.com/meat-orgy-vs-the-burger-institution/#ixzz2Ie7CZfaj


FK Level: 8.6

AWL Words: 1.17%

NOTE: Although it seems that the grade levels shifted upwards during the rewrite it is due to the specialized vocabulary. We are working with fictional Grade 7 ESL students working at a grade 5 level. The readability statistics original contained many words not on the AWL, K2 and K1 word lists do to the restaurant industries highly specialized vocabulary (foods, etc…).

Many people dream of opening their own restaurant. Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started

By Lorri Mealey, About.com Guide

http://restaurants.about.com/bio/Lorri-Mealey-23977.htm


Adapted from about.com guide January 22, 2013 (http://restaurants.about.com/od/openingarestaurant/ht/How_to_open.htm)

Here is how:

Decide on a Restaurant Concept

The first step in opening a new restaurant is to decide what type of restaurant it is going to be. Are you looking at opening an expensive restaurant? A more informal restaurant? Do you have a specific type of food or cuisine you plan to serve, like food from Italy, France, or India? Perhaps you want to specialize in one specific area of the food industry, like a seafood restaurant, or a wine bar. Before you move to step two you first need to describe what kind of restaurant you want to open.

Choose a Restaurant Place

Location, location, location. Before you run and sign a contract for your restaurant location, do your research. Is the restaurant location in a busy area, with a lot of people walking around? If not, is there enough parking for cars? Have ten other restaurants come and gone in the same spot? If so, should you be opening a restaurant in that place?

Choose a Restaurant Name

This is perhaps the most fun step in opening a new restaurant. Choose a restaurant name that means something. It can be related to your restaurant concept or location. For example, an Italian restaurant can be called Giovanni’s. Or it can be named after the owner, for example, Paula Deen’s , The Lady & Son’s.

Write a Restaurant Business Plan

There are two important reasons you need a restaurant business plan. First, it helps you see big problems before they happen. For example, not enough people in the area or it is a bad location. And second, no bank will give you money without one.

Find Financing

This is the step that stops most people from actually opening their own restaurant. Although it is hard to find money for a restaurant, it is not impossible. Between

banks, small business agencies and private investors, financing is possible. Just remember to be professional.

Apply for Licenses and Permits

These are documents that are connected to what you are allowed to sell or display in your restaurant. Many licenses and permits take several weeks, even months to be approved. So as soon as you know you are approved with financing, you should start filling out the forms. Common licenses and permits for restaurants, regardless of state, include alcohol licenses, sign permits and workers compensation for benefits.


Design the Restaurant

An empty room fills up fast when you start adding big kitchens, walk-in refrigerators, a bar, rest rooms and waiting area. The design of a restaurant should be a balance between looking good and having enough space so that people are comfortable.

Write a Restaurant Menu

A well-written restaurant menu should describe the different foods that you have to offer for customers, and it should be easy to read and follow. A few things to avoid on a restaurant menu include photos that are not of the food, and too many side comments about the different options that have to do with the food. Try to keep it neat and organized.

What to put in your restaurant

Once you have your restaurant design finished, you can start buying commercial kitchen equipment like stoves, and furniture like tables. To save money, consider buying or renting used equipment. Commercial equipment that advertise as being friendly towards the environment cost more at first, but usually end up being better in the long term.

Hire Restaurant Staff

You need to begin hiring for the kitchen and for the front of the restaurant. Kitchen staff, wait staff to take orders, and bartenders to make drinks, are all important to help create a successful restaurant.

Get the Word Out About Your New Restaurant

Advertising is a must for restaurants, it lets people see and hear about your new business. Think about newspapers, radio, and going onto the internet. A website can be very useful towards advertising for your restaurant. Use social media websites, like Twitter, and FaceBook, to spread the word about your new place through many people.


Readability Stats

Lextutor Vocab Profile


QAR Work-sheet

1. What does cuisine mean?

2. What is another word for place?

3. What should a well-written menu do?

4. What are three different kinds of equipment that you might need in a restaurant?

5. When choosing a name, what are some things you could think about?

6. What can a restaurant name mean?

7. When trying to find money to open a restaurant, where are some places you could go?

8. What are some things you might have to bring to show potential investors?

9. Why might a location not be good for a restaurant? Give three examples.

10. Can you list some places that you could advertise your restaurant?

11. What are some different types of restaurants that you could open?


ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Many people dream of opening their own restaurant. Here is a step by step guide to get you

started.

By Lorri Mealey, About.com Guide

Here's How:

Decide on a Restaurant Concept

The first step in opening a new restaurant is deciding what type of restaurant it is going to be. Are you looking at opening a high-end fine dining restaurant? A casual diner? Do you have a specific type of cuisine you plan to serve, such as Italian, French or Indian? Perhaps you want to specialize in one area, like a microbrewery and pub. Before you move onto step two you first need to define what kind of restaurant you want to open.

Select a Restaurant Location

Location, location, location. It can make or break a restaurant. Before you run and sign a lease for your restaurant location, do your homework. Is the restaurant location in a busy area, with plenty of foot traffic? If not, is there enough parking? Have ten other restaurants come and gone in the same spot? (warning bells should be loud and clear, if that is the case.)

Choose a Restaurant Name

Probably the most fun step in opening a new restaurant. Select a restaurant name that means something. It can be a reflection of your theme or location. i.e. An Italian restaurant called Giovanni’s or it can be called after the owner, such as Paula Deen’s Savannah Restaurant, The Lady & Son’s.

Write a Restaurant Business Plan

There are two important reasons you need a restaurant business plan. 1. It helps you see big fat problems in your restaurant plan, like not a big enough population base or a bad location. And 2. No bank in their right mind will finance you without one.

Find Financing

This is the step that stops most people from actually opening their own restaurant. Financing. Although it is increasingly harder to get financing for a restaurant, it is not impossible. Between banks, small business agencies and private investors, financing is

http://restaurants.about.com/bio/Lorri-Mealey-23977.htm


possible. But you need to show up to your interview prepared and professional, showing potential investors that you know what you are doing.

Apply for Licenses and Permits

Many licenses and permits take several weeks, even months to be approved. So as soon as you know you are good to go with your financing, you should start filling the paperwork. Common licenses and permits for restaurants, regardless of state include liquor licenses, sign permits and workers compensation.

Design the Restaurant

A large empty space quickly fills up when you start adding commercial kitchens, walk-in refrigerators, a bar, rest rooms and waiting area. The design of a restaurant should be a balance between aesthetics and seating capacity, always keeping practicality in mind.

Write a Restaurant Menu

A well-written restaurant menu should be both descriptive easy to read and have a clear, uncluttered layout. A few things to avoid on a restaurant menu include clip art and too many disclaimers.

Stock you Restaurant

Once you have your restaurant design down, you can start purchasing commercial kitchen equipment and furniture for your dining room and other areas in the front of the house. To save money, consider buying used equipment, as well as leasing certain items. Commercial equipment with the Energy Star logo can cost more at first, but usually pay for themselves in as little as one year.

Hire Restaurant Staff

As you get closer to opening day you need to begin hiring for both the kitchen and floor. Kitchen staff, wait staff and bartenders are all integral parts of any restaurant, and you want to hire the perfect person for each position.

Get the Word Out About Your New Restaurant


Advertising is a must for most new restaurants. Supplement traditional advertising, such as newspapers and radio ads, with new media. Don’t overlook the power of a good website for your restaurant. Use social media sites, like Twitter, MySpace and FaceBook, to spread the word about your new place.

Readability Stats

Lextutor Vocab Profile


Match the Measurements!

Often in recipe books, measurement words are shortened because there is not enough space to write the whole thing out. They take too much space, and then the page looks too busy! So abbreviations are used instead of the whole word. An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Instructions: Take the long name and match it to the shortened words (abbreviations)

Teaspoon C. , c.

Tablespoon Lb., lb.

Cup L., l.

Ounce Doz., doz.

Pound Tbsp., tbsp.

Dozen mL., ml

Gram Tsp., tsp.

Kilogram Oz., oz.

Millilitre Kg., kg.

Litre G.,


WebQuest

Food Expressions

Your task is to use the internet to find out what these English expressions mean.

1. Before you start using the Internet, fill in the “What I think this means” column with your best guess as to what these English expressions may mean.

2. Use the internet to find out what these English expressions mean and use the expression in a sentence you create by yourself.

Expression What I think this means What this means and example

Made from scratch:

To go Bananas:

To simmer down:


Apple of my eye:

Two peas in a pod:

A pot calling the kettle black:

As easy as pie:

I could eat a horse:


Cut the cheese:

Bite off more than one can chew:

Eyes are bigger than my stomach:

Bite the hand that feeds you:


Can’t stomach something:

You can’t compare apples to oranges:

To eat one’s words:

Many more fish in the sea:


Greatest thing since sliced bread:

To have a sweet-tooth:

Spill the beans:

Cooking up a storm:


How to write a recipe like an expert

Writing your recipes down is important. It ensures that the recipe tastes the same each time you make it. It also makes it easier for other people to make your recipe. When you are planning your menu, it is important that you create a clear and easy to follow recipe.

Parts of a recipe:

Name of the recipe Information about the recipe Ingredient lists How to prepare

Name of recipe:

When you name your recipe, try to make it sound delicious. Instead of just “Fried Chicken,” you could call it “Mom’s Favorite Tasty Fried Chicken.”

What are 5 adjectives you could use to describe food?1. ___________________________________2. ___________________________________3. ___________________________________4. ___________________________________5. ___________________________________

Ingredient List

List all the ingredients in the order you will use them. Write all the measurements beside each ingredient. Do not use short versions (use

tablespoon instead of TBSP, etc…) If the recipe has different parts, list each part’s ingredients as their own list.

o Example: If you are baking a cake with icing/frosting, list all of the cake ingredients together and list of the icing/frosting ingredients in their own lists.

If an ingredient is used in two parts of the recipe, write “divided” beside the ingredient and only list it under the part where it is first used.

Capitalize the first letter of each ingredient. How would you list: chocolate chips, 1 Cup, divided?

o ___________________________________________________________________

How to Prepare


Try to say the size of cookware (bowls, spoons, pans, pots, etc…) Try to be a concise (short) as possible when writing instructions. Make sure to give the temperature

o If using the burners on the top of the stove tell the temperature as: “Low”, “Medium” or “High”

o If using the oven write the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit (example: 160 degrees Celsius / 350 degrees Fahrenheit)

Make sure to give how long the food should cook If different parts of the recipe have different instructions, make sure you separate

them into their own sections (just like the ingredient list). If you can, tell the cooker how they should serve the food.

o Example: This chicken is really good with rice.

Example Recipe


Delicious Microwave Brownies

Ingredient List:

2 Eggs1 Cup Sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla½ teaspoon Salt½ cup Butter½ cup Cocoa¾ cup Flour1 cup nuts (optional)

How to Prepare:

1. Beat eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla.2. Add butter, flour, and cocoa.3. (Optional) Fold in nuts.4. Put in 8 inch microwave-safe pan.5. Cook on high power for 6-7 minutes. Rotate every 1 ½ minutes.

AVTIVITY


What do these words mean?

Beat eggs? Fold in something? Pan? Rotate?

Now that you have tried this recipe, what adjectives would you use to describe:

Texture __________________, ___________________ and _______________________

Taste _____________________, ___________________ and _______________________

Smell _____________________, ___________________ and ________________________

Preparation _______________, _________________ and ________________________

Would you recommend this recipe to a friend?______________________

Why (try to use the adjectives you found)? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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