degustation
noun
de·gus·ta·tion
ˌdē-ˌgə-ˈstā-shən 
: the action or an instance of tasting especially in a series of small portions
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Jervois Steak House This renowned Auckland restaurant recently opened within the confines of the glossy Sofitel Queenstown, serving its signature steaks along with a variety of seafood options and a six-course degustation menu.
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Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023
La Reserve is comparable in style, with sleek design framing knockout ocean views—but with the vibe of a high-end wellness retreat, where degustation dinners can be plant-based, and guests can embark on full resets with mind and body bootcamps.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023
Then bring your earthy treasures back to the hotel, where the chef of Dry Creek Kitchen will prepare a special course with your very own mushrooms as part of the four-course degustation.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 July 2023
Instead, multiple factors are making degustation less mainstream.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 June 2023
French nouvelle cuisine chefs, incorporating influences from Japanese kaiseki, popularized the degustation menu—a.k.a.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 June 2023
This collaboration with the Hearst Museum at UC Berkeley is equal parts educational installation and degustation.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 6 Apr. 2023
Chilean sea bass at the elegant Restaurant; lobster thermidor at the poolside Grill, a conservatory-like cube with sweeping views; and a decadent degustation at La Dame with caviar, foie gras terrine and steak with wild mushrooms.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2022
At the Warrakirri Dining Experience in Mudgee, 3.5 hours inland, epicureans can tuck into a five-course degustation menu centered on native ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2022
Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023
La Reserve is comparable in style, with sleek design framing knockout ocean views—but with the vibe of a high-end wellness retreat, where degustation dinners can be plant-based, and guests can embark on full resets with mind and body bootcamps.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023
Then bring your earthy treasures back to the hotel, where the chef of Dry Creek Kitchen will prepare a special course with your very own mushrooms as part of the four-course degustation.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 July 2023
Instead, multiple factors are making degustation less mainstream.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 June 2023
French nouvelle cuisine chefs, incorporating influences from Japanese kaiseki, popularized the degustation menu—a.k.a.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 June 2023
This collaboration with the Hearst Museum at UC Berkeley is equal parts educational installation and degustation.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 6 Apr. 2023
Chilean sea bass at the elegant Restaurant; lobster thermidor at the poolside Grill, a conservatory-like cube with sweeping views; and a decadent degustation at La Dame with caviar, foie gras terrine and steak with wild mushrooms.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2022
At the Warrakirri Dining Experience in Mudgee, 3.5 hours inland, epicureans can tuck into a five-course degustation menu centered on native ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2022
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degustation
noun
de·gus·ta·tion
ˌdē-ˌgəs-ˈtā-shən, di-
: the action or an instance of tasting or savoring
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