The faulty menu

In May, the hospitality industry reopens. A hopeful thought that will hopefully become a reality. You dive in enthusiastically and make the necessary preparations. You come up with dishes that make everyone’s mouth water. With attractive descriptions on the menu. But are you sure no typos have crept in?

Do you write correctly? Take the test! There are 20 spelling mistakes on this menu. Can you find them all? The solution is at the bottom.

Didn’t score 20/20? Then consider hiring a professional copywriter to proofread your menus with a critical eye or to write them creatively and correctly.

THE FAULTY MENU

Tip: the ‘fault‘ in this title doesn’t count; it’s intentional.

Starters

Bruschetta with black olive tapenade and capers, sprinkled with Provençal herbs and parmesan shavings.

Salad with avocado and crab.

Gazpacho with fresh mint.

Main courses

Caesar salad with fresh fries and artisanal aioli.

Slow-cooked lamb ragout with mushrooms and croquettes.

Pan-fried Dover sole with marinated red cabbage and mashed potatoes.

Desserts

Meringue with cappuccino.

Apple pie with caramelized nuts.

Vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce.

SOLUTION – Watch out! Contains spoilers!

Starters

Bruschetta with tapenade of black olives and capers, sprinkled with Provençal herbs and parmesan shavings.

Salad with avocado and crab.

Gazpacho with fresh mint.

Main courses

Caesar salad with fresh fries and artisanal aioli.

Slow-cooked lamb ragout with mushrooms and croquettes.

Pan-fried Dover sole with marinated red cabbage and mashed potatoes.

Desserts

Meringue with cappuccino.

Apple pie with caramelized nuts.

Vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce.

De Schone Schrijfster

-where words awaken-

As a freelance copywriter, I offer hospitality businesses first aid in (re)writing or correcting texts. Menus, recipes, flyers, brochures, posters, websites, social media… I happily check for spelling mistakes and clear up any issues. Or I mix your words into a delicious text that makes your customers’ mouths water. Call or write to me. For a taste, check out my website www.deschoneschrijfster.be and follow me on Facebook.