And sometimes it is a matter of chance whether an ordered dish will arrive in a form described on the menu.

It simply lists everything together, which is the way dishes arrive, too.

A lagniappe came to every table, a good thing as there was a long wait before more substantial dishes arrived.

When the dish arrived, with its strong taste of musk and forest, it wasn't at all what I expected.

By the time the dish arrived, 45 minutes later, he was dining alone.

Beer will not normally be consumed until main dishes arrive.

This is opened and poured, normally only to adult men, before dishes arrive.

Some may be consumed before main dishes arrive, but not always.

When the correct dishes arrived, they were attractive and well seasoned.

But the prettiest dishes arrive at the end of the meal.