Menu Marketing

Disclaimer: I have been in a totally random mood lately, so keep that in mind while you read this post.

Below are spices, food items, garnishes, and techniques that are sure to illicit a positive response rate from me when ordering at a restaurant. For example, you could add pesto to dog food, call it the "special," and I'm sold.

Pesto
Almonds
Cinnamon
Saffron
Goat Cheese
Balsamic
Pine Nuts
Basil
Capers
Lime
Phyllo
Bowtie Pasta
Brie
Pico de'Gallo
Caprese
Pecans
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Caramelized
Lemon
au Gratin
Pumpkin
Cilantro
Deglazed
Raspberry
Rosemary
Grits
Truffle Oil
Chutney
Red-Wine Reduction
Garlic Cloves
Cedar Roasted

Now, here are the plate-killers:

Eggplant
Corned
Pickled
Stewed
Raw
Creamed
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Cooled