On a menu which contains both "family style" dishes and individual items (serves 1 person) would it be correct to name the individual items section "À la carte"?
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Appetizers, Entrees, Sides, ... maybe look at other menus for inspiration. Some "We only do family sized meals" restaurants might simply say "Petite" or "Indvidual" serving.– SrJovenCommented Sep 10, 2014 at 23:32
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"Honestly, I feel affected writing à la carte when every damn diner you walk into has an "a la carte" (or "ala carte" or "a la cart") category on the menu."– RobustoCommented Oct 31, 2014 at 12:11
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It might make sense. 'A la carte' is usually used to describe modular menu items that can be mixed and matched, as opposed to a 'table d'hote' or fixed menu. In your context I think 'a la carte' is fine, but you might want to clarify what is meant by it.
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do you see a different way to mention the individual items? I thought of personal dishes but it sounds too trivial.– SurvMachCommented Sep 10, 2014 at 21:58