How to Use à la carte in a Sentence

à la carte

adverb or adjective
  • Choose from the a la carte menu for a build-your-own menu.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Choose from the a la carte menu or a $35 three-course pre-fixe.
    Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 12 June 2019
  • Sides are a la carte: mac and cheese $30, green beans $30.
    al, 16 Dec. 2020
  • Still, the snag for some may be that there’s no a la carte menu here.
    Alexander Lobrano, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Maine made the first attempt to pass an a la carte bill in 2019.
    Christopher Hutton, Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Maybe this year could be a la carte and not the full buffet?
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2018
  • The a la carte street tacos are now served in a plate combo, paired with beans and rice.
    Carmina Tiscareño, Dallas News, 24 May 2021
  • Prices range from $7 for two pieces to $30 for two birds; the fried chicken is sold a la carte.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2017
  • One whole smoked turkey a la carte, with gravy, is $90.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2022
  • The menu also switched from an a la carte format to prix-fixe.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2020
  • Five sauces can also be purchased a la carte on the app.
    Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Choose from a la carte menu or opt for prix fixe Italian meal.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2022
  • An a la carte menu will be served along the regular menu.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2018
  • For those who don’t want a full meal, the bar menu offers a handful of a la carte items.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2022
  • The new Mélisse is more intimate and is tucked away from the a la carte Citrin.
    Andy Wang, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Homemade pastry and desserts, a la carte menu and take-out.
    Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Fox and his team offer a la carte items priced between $16 and $24.
    Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, 17 July 2019
  • The bar is available for a casual walk-in a la carte menu.
    Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Choose the tasting menu or dine a la carte, and call ahead for a reservation.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Sides, bread, gravy and pies are also available a la carte.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2020
  • An a la carte Italian country brunch will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 4 May 2021
  • For smaller groups, the menu items will be available to order a la carte.
    Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, 18 Sep. 2017
  • During the summer of 2021, Knife Pleat’s robust menu of a la carte items was slashed in half.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Recipes will remain the same, with burgers and sides sold a la carte, though the menu will switch slightly.
    Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Kinn soft opened with an a la carte menu in mid-November.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2021
  • An a la carte lunchtime lobster taco at Maggie's Blue Rose, just steps away from the pier, is $11.50.
    Gustavo Arellano, latimes.com, 4 June 2019
  • These are sold a la carte by the slice or as a sampler platter of two pies with a side of veggies.
    Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 22 May 2018
  • What does YouTube say to those consumers who want a la carte, and more choice over their bundles?
    Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2020
  • The corned beef dinner, lamb stew and side dishes and desserts also are available a la carte.
    Susan Dunne, courant.com, 6 Mar. 2021
  • This year’s menu includes a meal for four that includes ham and several sides for $145; a la carte items are also available.
    Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022

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