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A la carte

noun

A menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices.

adjective

(of a restaurant meal) having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item. Antonym: table d'hote.

adverb

By ordering items listed individually on a menu.

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"A la carte" Quotes from Famous Books

... mother or mother-in-law, as sweetheart or wife. We are somewhat in the predicament of the green bridegroom at Delmonico's who said: "Waiter, we want dinner for two." "Will ze lady and ze gentleman haf table d'hote or a la carte?" "Oh, bring us some of both, with lots of gravy on 'em!" Oh, ye Knights! Take the advice of the philosopher who is talking to you, and be on the best of terms with your mother-in-law. [Laughter.] Only get her on your side, and you have a haven to fly to when all others fail ...

— Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O • Various

... Furniture was Louie Something. You take an ex-Farm-Hand and let him sit in a Gold Chair with Satin Monogram that is too Nice to lean against, and you can see at a Glance that he is sure enjoying himself. Ranse now began to go against the a la Carte Gag. The Menu was prepared by a Near-French Chef. For Fear that People might find Fault with the Food he always smothered it and covered it over ...

— The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) • Various