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To: zonder who wrote (4868)	3/3/2003 10:20:39 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15987

Yes, the use of entree differs. "Menu" is a little different, too, since a menu in France is generally the prix fixe selection, differing from "la carte". French coffee is always espresso, even though it is served in regular cups, not demi- tasse, so one has to order "cafe' Americain" for our style of coffee. The French do not generally just have a hard drink before dinner, but they have an aperitif or cordial, like kir royale (champagne and kirchewasser-- cherry liquer), vermouth, or Triple Sec. It is not hard to find souvlaki, cous cous, or pizza, and, of course, there are a number of Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants, but French restaurants are not standardized, so it can be trouble to find a favorite dish among a number of bistros. For example, I never happened upon cassoulet, although I mostly went to French bistros......