History of Modern Food Service Quiz

What does the word 'restaurant' derive from?

• French word for 'restorative'

• Spanish word for 'dining'

• German word for 'cuisine'

• Italian word for 'food'

What were guilds established for in Europe between the 11th and 17th centuries?

• To protect trade skills and ensure their development through apprenticeships

• To provide free food to the public

• To control the food market

• To organize religious gatherings

Who is credited with advancing the development of the modern restaurant by offering wealthy patrons a menu listing available dishes during fixed hours?

• César Ritz

• Antoine Beauvillier

• Charles Ranhofer

• Marie-Antoine Carême

What is grande cuisine based on?

• Traditional cooking methods

• Regional cuisines

• Natural flavors

• Strict culinary principles

Who is known as the 'cook of kings and the king of cooks'?

• César Ritz

• Fernand Point

• Antoine Beauvillier

• Marie-Antoine Carême

Who is generally credited with refining the grande cuisine of Carême to create cuisine classique or classic cuisine?

• Marie-Antoine Carême

• César Ritz

• Georges-Auguste Escoffier

• Fernand Point

What is nouvelle cuisine based on?

• Rich and elaborate cuisine

• Natural flavors, shortened cooking times, and innovative combinations

• Traditional cooking methods

• Heavy and complicated dishes

Who is known for modernizing the classic pastries of grande cuisine, infusing them with the bright, fresh flavors of nouvelle cuisine?

• Roger Vergé

• Jean and Pierre Troisgros

• Paul Bocuse

• Gaston Lenôtre

What are the two broad changes that have affected the global culinary landscape in the United States over the last 30 to 40 years?

• Bold, ethnic flavors and fusion cuisine

• Heavy, traditional flavors and nouvelle cuisine

• Processed food and classic cuisine

• Rich, elaborate dishes and fusion cuisine

What is the locavore movement concerned with?

• Using processed and packaged food items

• Supporting small local farmers and emphasizing seasonal ingredients

• Serving food items from overseas

• Using imported ingredients