Vocabulary

• behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• have to: Must do
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• personal touch: A unique, individual element added to something to make it more personal and special.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• presence: The same place or area that a person is
• navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• culinary: Concerned with cooking
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
• tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
• delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• recommendation: Act of suggesting something as a good choice
• custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• business: A company formed for making profit
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• deep: Complex and important
• customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• area: Amount of measured space
• meticulously: In a very careful, correct way
• restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
• gem: Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
• firsthand: Received directly from a source
• chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• prep: Preparation for an action or event
• bustle: To move energetically or busily
• wholesale: Concerning the selling of goods in large amounts
• saucy: Disrespectful in a light and playful way
• invoice: Accounting document listing the amount to be paid
• pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
• online: Connected to the internet
• char: To become burnt and the outside appears black
• zebra: Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
• satay: Asian dish of barbecued meat on sticks and sauce
• tabasco: Very spicy chili sauce
• sashimi: Very thinly sliced raw fish