aperitif
əˌpɛrəˈtif-
(n)
aperitif
alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
L'Aperitif's Mango Scallops and German Potato Pancake with Chive Aioli . abi.tv
The Armagnac-based aperitifs at D'Artagnan are as thoroughly Gascon as the apple croustade and the duck-enriched garbure. nymag.com
The salespeople at Dubonnet have had their hands full supplying their aperitif to PR-savvy pubs across the United Kingdom this week. blog.timesunion.com
"A lot of cultures start meals with an aperitif or end with a digestif," says Jovial King. foodandwine.com
L'Aperitif's Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Polenta and Succotash. abi.tv
At Bellocq, the bartenders will make them with both aperitif wines like sherry, port and vermouth along with digestif liqueurs like Chartreuse, Creme Yvette and Benedictine. nola.com
Chef-owner Shaun Doty and bar manager Jacki Schmidt created Lush as an aperitif, but it's become a popular nightcap among theatergoers from the neighboring Ansley Park Playhouse. foodandwine.com
The bracing 2000 version is ideal as a spritzy midafternoon pick-me-up , aperitif or with fish, seafood, fowl and white meats. nytimes.com
L'Aperitif's Mango Scallops and German Potato Pancake with Chive Aioli. abi.tv
It can be an aperitif, light, sharp and refreshing. nytimes.com
L'Aperitif's Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Polenta and Succotash . abi.tv
Room 11 is set to open its expanded bar and dining area tomorrow, serving coffee and pastries by day and amaro, aperitifs, and vermouths at night. ashingtoncitypaper.com
It's laid-back, comfortable and stylishly rustic, and thoughtful touches show up on the table: a complimentary aperitif. dallasnews.com
On their own, reposados make for a delightful aperitif and add considerably more flavor to a margarita than a blanco, though if you insist on drinking diluted frozen margaritas , it doesn't much matter what kind of tequila you use. businessweek.com
Light on the alcohol but big on taste, this aperitif combines three aromatized wines with splashes of fresh citrus and cane juice. imbibemagazine.com
Chopin was an aperitif, followed by a few mildly diverting piano works by students. "Violists" by
Myself, I have not had the pleasure of wishing him bon aperitif, but Fritz announced his coming. "Peter Ruff and the Double Four" by
The others were ordering aperitifs of a waiter. "Alias The Lone Wolf" by
One could easily stimulate desire for food by swallowing a strong aperitif. "Against The Grain" by
Please let me know if you will take an aperitif. "The Black Box" by
He ordered an aperitif, and plunged into conversation with his companion. "Bella Donna" by
With these and your aperitif, the place is yours as long as you choose to remain. "The Real Latin Quarter" by
We'll walk up Regent Street and have an 'aperitif' at Biflore's. "The Missioner" by
But no one thought yet of returning home: "l'heure de l'aperitif" was being indefinitely prolonged. "Petticoat Rule" by
I got so into the habit of drinking cocktails while I was over there that I really prefer my aperitif to my wine at dinner. "The Wicked Marquis" by