Experiencing special meals. Vocabulary in this post cuisine noun /kwɪˈziːn/ A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin. Examples: "My family enjoys trying different cuisines from around the world. " ambiance noun /ˈæm.bi.əns/ A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence. Examples: "The cozy ambiance of the library made studying more enjoyable. " attentive adjective /əˈtɛntɪv/ Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely. Examples: "She is an attentive listener, but does not like to talk much." savory adjective /ˈseɪvəɹi/ Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet. Examples: "The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods." gourmet noun /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously. Examples: "My uncle is a gourmet, so dinner with him always involves carefully chosen wines and locally sourced ingredients. " delicate adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/ Easily damaged or requiring careful handling. Examples: "The negotiations were very delicate." plated verb /ˈpleɪtɪd/ /ˈpleɪdɪd/ To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving. Examples: "After preparation, the chef will plate the dish." sommelier noun /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server. Examples: "The sommelier recommended the perfect wine, opened the bottle with panache, and served it into glasses." exquisite adjective /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ Of special beauty or rare excellence. Examples: "The museum displayed an exquisite vase from ancient China. " presentation noun /ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/ The act of presenting, or something presented Examples: "The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. " appetizer noun /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/ A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal Examples: "We ordered a plate of spring rolls as an appetizer before our main meal. " dessert noun /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ A sweet confection served as the last course of a meal Examples: "After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious dessert of chocolate cake. "