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
By the night of the massive corporate holiday party overlooking Central Park, things were going so smoothly that Delpique pivoted to preparing for a New Year’s Eve tasting menu weeks away.
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
If a full multicourse tasting menu isn’t what you’re looking for, Bar Esme offers a more relaxed environment with wonderful drinks, small bites, and a seasonal three-course prix fixe menu.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025
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