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What is men·u?
/ˈmenyo͞o/

Menus, as lists of prepared foods, have been discovered dating back to the Song dynasty in China. ... The
variation in Chinese cuisine from different regions led caterers to create a list or menu for their patrons.
The word "menu", like much of the terminology of cuisine, is French in origin.

Who invented the menu?

Chef Escoffier

Menus have been discovered from the Song Dynasty in China. In the larger cities of the time, the variety
of cuisine from different regions led caterers to create a list for their patrons. In restaurants, the modern
menu, with dishes in a set order of courses, was invented by the great French chef Escoffier

Georges Auguste Escoffier was a French chef, restaurateur and culinary writer who popularized and
updated traditional French cooking methods.

A’La carte VS Table D’ Hote

(ɑː lɑː kɑːʳt) (ˈtɑːbəl ˈdəʊt )

Static Menu (stætɪk )

Du Jour (duː ˈʒɔː ) Menu or Daily Menu

Cycle Menu (saɪkəl )

Maitre D’ Hotel (ˌmɛtrə dəʊˈtɛl , French mɛtrə dotɛl

E. EVALUATION:
Multiple Choice: Direction: Choose and encircle the correct answer. Write your answer on a paper.

1. Which of the following should be done prior to arrival of a customer who has made a
reservation?

a. Place the food on the table

b. Prepare the table

c. Prepare the food

d. Cook the food

2. What will you say to the customers or guests if you think or feel that they are now ready to
order?

a. May I take your order now Sir?

b. Do you want to order now sir?

c. Are you ready to order sir?

d. What is your order Sir?

3. The server should be careful not to become too aggressive but rather, he should be more helpful by
giving ample time to the guest in deciding.

A. True B. False C. Maybe D. No comment

4. Assume that you are a receptionist in a restaurant, how will you make your guests feel welcomed?

a. Clumsy approach the guest at and greet them with appropriate time of the day

b. Approach and meet the guest with a smile and maintain eye contact.

c. When your busy, it is considerable to ignore any guests.

d. Immediately guide them towards an empty table.

5. Which of the following types of menus offers a complete meal with a fixed price?

a. Table D Hote

b. A la Carte

c. Do jour Meu

d. Cycle Menu
ABSTRACTION: Comic Strip

ACTIVITY ---- The students are going to fill-in the right dialogue in the comic strip that suggests the
proper ways in taking food orders and beverage.

Direction: On short bond paper fill-in the right dialogue in the comic strip script
that suggests the proper ways in taking food orders and beverage.

For your reference, below is an example of a comic strip.

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