a la carte
Example Sentences
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Dr. Dev expects that in the future, some hotels will even offer rooms at reduced rates if guests eschew housekeeping services — transforming housekeeping into almost an à la carte option.
From New York Times
“We have a Bill of Rights and it is not an a la carte menu. Every right as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court matters,” said Sen. John Kennedy, Louisiana Republican.
From Washington Times
Musket Room has a regular à la carte menu and two tasting menus, one vegan and one not, each for $98.
From New York Times
The owners hope to move the tasting script to the fancier upstairs dining room soon, and to dedicate the first floor, dressed with bar and booths, to an a la carte menu and walk-in traffic.
From Washington Post
Due to staffing shortages, some ski lodges, such as the Osprey at Beaver Creek, a RockResort, have switched a la carte breakfasts to simple buffets; dinner is served only when the restaurant has staff.
From Seattle Times
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