a la carte or tasting menu? 2019

I am looking for something light, not too greasy or filling. 

light清淡的

greasy 油腻的 （有些贬义,when we talk about firing things）greasy hair is pretty negative. 

oily 油腻的 （中性的词汇，可以描述皮肤，人, more healthy sense of it, like olive oil）

filling 易饱的= make you full

pan seared 香煎的 (cook the edges with really high heat, but the inside is still tender and not overcooked)

fresh seasonal vegetables 

How well are you going to cook it? 

medium rare/rare/ well done 

tender 嫩的= it is going to melt in your mouth.

signature tiramisu 招牌的提拉米苏 (like, signature food/course)

Can you give me your signature?/ Can you sign my arms?

signature dish is the most famous one/ special dish will change with times, like the special food on Monday will change on Tuesday.

tasting menu (a set of food which could give you a experience of enjoying all the signature courses at a restaurant)

It is definitely the best way to experience our best dishes. 

a la carte 单点菜单=order single item on the meau

How many courses are there?

soup, appetizer, entree and dessert

appetizer (app for short)

entree 主菜=main course 

beef carpaccio 生牛肉片= very thinly-sliced beef 

chop and slice (different way to cut meat)

sliced bread/cheese 

thickly-sliced beef 

in addition to something 

go with 选择=choose 

We will go with the salad then. (after hesitation, you finally make a decision.)

wine pairing 搭配的酒

pair with  搭配 (chicken pair with white wine)

upscale 高档的=high-end 

platter 大盘，拼盘=you could get a bunch of dishes in a platter 

bubble tea 珍珠奶茶

chewy 有嚼劲的

chewy beef or meat is kind of the worse meat. 

brightly-lit street 灯火通明的街道 (compound adjectives)

well-behaved dog 

No, I think we are fine.