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Encyclopedia > Signature dish

A signature dish is a recipe that identifies an individual chef. Ideally it should be unique and allow an informed gastronome to name the chef in a blind tasting. It can be thought of as the culinary equivalent of an artist finding their own style, or an author finding their own voice. In practice a chef's signature dish often changes with time or they may claim several signature dishes. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... For other uses, see Chef (disambiguation). ...


In a weaker sense, a signature dish may become associated with an individual restaurant, particularly if the chef who created it has since moved on or died. It can also be used to refer to a culinary region, in which case its meaning may be the equivalent of 'national dish'.


At its weakest, in a mediocre restaurant, the term can simply mean 'Chef's Specials' which are in no way unique or even particularly unusual.


Examples of signature dishes are;

Franz Sacher (1816 - 1907) was a baker famous for his cake called Sachertorte. The Lord of Metternich ordered his bakery to create a fine dessert for the Royals and their guests. ... For other uses, see Vienna (disambiguation). ... Tarte Tatin Tarte Tatin is an upside-down apple tart in which the apples are caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked. ... Tarte Tatin Tarte Tatin is an upside-down apple tart in which the apples are caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked. ... Albert Roux (born 1936) is a French-born restaurateur working in Britain. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Gordon James Ramsay OBE (born November 8, 1966 in Johnstone) is a Scottish celebrity chef and currently one of only three chefs in the UK whose restaurant is rated at three Michelin stars. ... This article is about the country. ... Fergus Henderson, born 1963, is a moderately famous British chef most notable for his use of the undesirable parts of an animal. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the hotel. ... This article is about the state. ... A Waldorf salad is a salad consisting of apple, nuts (especially walnuts), celery, and mayonnaise or a mayonnaise-based dressing. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

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Signature dish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (190 words)
A signature dish is a recipe that identifies an individual chef.
In practice a chef's signature dish often changes with time or they may claim several signature dishes.
In a weaker sense, a signature dish may become associated with an individual restaurant, particularly if the chef who created it has since moved on or died.
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Features -- Signature style (975 words)
Signature dishes can still be found in high-end restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and grills in cities, towns and lone cafes by the side of the road – just about anywhere, as writer Calvin Trillin points out in his gastronomical travelogues.
Dishes that patrons crave for their distinctive deliciousness can be found in establishments old and new.
The classic dish is included in a cosmopolitan selection of beef, pork, chicken, veal, duck and seafood offerings, which range from $12.95 to $26.95 at lunch and $15.95 to $29.95 at dinner.
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