à la carte
Posted in Glossary terms starting with "A" Tell-a-Friendà la carte — this is a French term, literally translated as according to the card (the ‘card’ is the menu card). This applies to meals which are ordered in a restaurant as separate items, each with a specified price, as distinct from a table d'hôte meal, which has a fixed inclusive price — [ah lah KAHRT]
Cuisine: French
Category: Glossary
Sub Category: Cooking Terms
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