Have you ever been seated in an fine dining Orlando establishment, been presented with a menu and been overwhelmed from the start? You’re not alone. With the evolution of the foodies and their influence on the dining culture throughout the world, eateries are anxious to make their cuisine appear as appealing and unique as possible. Some believe that the most successful menu is organized according to food groups, which are printed in big and bold fonts. The individual dishes are printed below in aesthetically pleasing fonts, which draw the eye to read each offering lest we miss something.
Other restaurateurs are keenly aware that the majority of their customers tend to order an item based on its name and depth of description on the menu. What sounds more appealing: Shrimp Cocktail or Fresh Florida Gulf Shrimp Cocktail? People glean what the food is going to taste like from the all-important description and believe it or not, where it is located on the Orlando fine dining menu.
Typically, menus start with appetizers and move to soups and salads. From there, most restaurants depart in presentation, making their own distinct impression on the diner. Some will list all entrées together, and as mentioned above, others will itemize them according to food groups such as seafood, poultry, meat, etc. Following the main course will be desserts unless there is a separate dessert menu. A current trend is to list bar foods or snacks before the appetizers as yet another selection option for the diner. Many customers are selecting an entrée first and building the rest of their meal around it.
Folks who are looking to lose or maintain their weight will often select items from the left side of the menu, which historically will be a listing of soups and salads. Oh, but buyer beware! That innocent salad with the dressing on the side can indeed carry more fat and calories than a leaner cut of meat with fresh vegetables and potatoes. The same holds true for appetizers, so if caloric intake is a concern, then always make sure to share your appetizer.
Since the first printed menu was created, the challenge has been to strategically lead the diner to the dishes that will be sure to please. Not an easy feat for all items on a menu. At Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, a prominent fine dining Orlando restaurant, the menu has been customized to provide our guests with ultimate, Northern Italian fare prepared and served in traditional, Italian style. Each and every item on our menu is the best of the best!
