degustation

noun

de·gus·ta·tion ˌdē-ˌgə-ˈstā-shən

: the action or an instance of tasting especially in a series of small portions

degust

di-ˈgəst

dē-

transitive verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The mansion also includes a private cinema, degustation and extensive outdoor terraces for complete and total privacy. —

Dana Givens, Robb Report, 12 July 2022 The latter is led by chef Sven Elverfeld of Aqua, a three-star Michelin restaurant at the Ritz Carlton, Wolfsburg, and offers a five-course degustation paired with fine wines and Champagne. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2022 At L’Espalier, the Back Bay restaurant that closed in 2018, chef Frank McClelland served a multicourse degustation of vegetables alongside the likes of lobster with truffles and roasted beef tenderloin. —

BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2021 Skip brunch and embark on your own street food degustation tour here instead. —

Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2021 Everest was one of the first Chicago restaurants to offer a degustation, or tasting menu, though a la carte options were always available. —

Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 16 Oct. 2020 Equally memorable: enjoying a degustation menu on the Infinity Bar’s terrace or spending an afternoon learning about Greek wines during a private tasting. —

Tanvi Chheda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2020 See More

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