Foodie Word of the Day

Amuse-Bouche [uh-MYOOZ-boosh]

Similar to but not to be confused with hors d'oeuvre. This is a tidbit, often tiny, served as a free extra to keep you happy while you are waiting for your first course to come. It gives you an idea of the chef's approach to cooking and the restaurant's attention to your appetite. The term is French, literally translated to "mouth amuser" [for bouche = mouth; amuser = to amuse, to please].