tasting menu
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tasting menu
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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They may blanch at a $200 tasting menu and not be able to enjoy their food.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A dirty floor and knife were also found at the restaurant, which charges nearly £500 per head for its 30-course tasting menu.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
This year, the New Year’s Eve tasting menu, which starts at $925 a person and features tuna tartare, foie gras terrine and ravioli, will be served across fewer courses than last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
Playgrounds may remain as nostalgic landmarks, but the new measure of family fun looks more like a tasting menu than a sandbox.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025
Duck Sel – Duck Sel is a multi-course tasting menu pop-up that serves incredible food infused with a good dose of whimsy.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025
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