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Overview

For this project, you will:

  • Conduct research on a theme of your choosing- 2 sources minimum, cite sources
  • Develop a concept for a restaurant based on your chosen theme
  • Create a restaurant menu that consists of at least 10 food items with descriptions
  • that reflect your theme
  • Present the restaurant and menu as a proposal to investors and customers
  • Cite ALL of the sources of your information, including recipes

Menu Criteria and Expectations

A. Find & record two recipes in 5 of these categories:​

  • Appetizer
  • Salad
  • Soup
  • Sandwich (hot or cold)
  • Main course /Entrée
  • Vegetable /Side dish
  • Dessert
  • Other (doesn't fit a category, min. 3 ingredients)

B. Complete all sections of the worksheet for each menu item.

C. Create a menu using the names and descriptions you created on the worksheets. ​
  • Remember, your food item names and descriptions should reflect your theme! 
  • Use Lucid Press or Google Docs or Google Slides. 

Word Bank

delectable dynamic fluffy light
delightful crunchy moist splash
delicate juicy plump fruity
dreamy rich hearty herbaceous
strong punch layered flaky
sweet savory sour gorgeous
flavorful powerful pow explosion
fiery feisty feverish smoky
spicy festive zip/zippy floral
fluffy thick creamy fragrant
blended golden crisp mild
salty bright indulgent  complex
buttery colorful cheesy bold
umami /earthy peppery salty festive
appetizing divine harsh heavenly
tart balanced sharp intense
succulent zesty strong floral
mellow mouthwatering mouthwatering sour

Citing Sources

Theme Research Sources

Sample Menu Presentations

Menu Rubric