European Menu Translator [Paperback]

Whitney H. Galbraith (Author), Anne T. Galbraith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2002

This handy pocket-sized guide was designed for the English-speaking traveler who may not be familiar with menu terms in French, German, Italian and Spanish. Over 4,000 definitions are arranged in an easy-to-read dictionary format. Dictionaries and laptop translators are too bulky to drag to dinner, PDA translators are too limited, but the European Menu Translator is easy to handle and gives the traveler the information they need. Created by typical English-speaking travelers who wish they’d had this survival guide. You’ll be glad they wrote this for you!

Editorial Reviews

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European Menu Translator. . . is essential for English-speaking epicures, and allergy sufferers. -- The Bulletin, the Australian insert for Newsweek

Stick it next to the charge card [so] you don't leave town without [it] and enjoy your trip. -- San Luis Obispo Tribune / Mel Lee

The European Menu Translator is an incredibly handy guide to eating out in Europe. -- Heartland Reviews

[J]ust the ticket -- Reno Journal-Gazette

[R]eally helpful hints... and over 1000 definitions in each of the four key [western European] languages. -- Cheyenne Edition

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Never order the live eels by accident again!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Creative Minds Press; 1 edition (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967959144
• ISBN-13: 978-0967959146
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,578,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for eating out in Europe, January 18, 2003

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Eric Dondero, Author, Worldwide Phrase Book (Angleton, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: European Menu Translator (Paperback)

I often travel to Europe. Hop the trains with my Eurail Pass and hit as many countries as I can in less than 10 days.

On one trip I took about 6 different phrase books with me and wrapped them all up with a rubber band. Too bulky!

What's better for European travelers are phrase books with multiple languages. The European Menu Translator fits perfectly in a backpack and even in your back pocket.

Great reference for eating out all over Western Europe.

If I had one criticism, it would be that they might want to include a couple more languages. Maybe expand it a bit and include some other important Euro languages, like Dutch, Czech, or even Russian. Certainly Greek should be added.

But otherwise great job Galbraiths!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "user friendly" pocket-sized dictionary, June 4, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: European Menu Translator (Paperback)

Collaboratively written by Whitney and Anne Galbraith, European Menu Translator is a "user friendly" pocket-sized dictionary specifically designed for tourists and travelers seeking to understand the specialized cuisine terminology of France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. A brief introduction to the fine dining basics of each nation supplements the lists of alphabetically arranged terms, subdivided by language. European Menu Translator is an excellent and very highly recommended reference whether when dining abroad or simply eating at a European-style restaurant here at home.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Order the Live Eels (by accident) Again!, April 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: European Menu Translator (Paperback)

This is a terrific little book! EUROPEAN MENU TRANSLATOR has four languages in one small volume: French, German, Italian and Spanish. Menu items are easy to look up--it's in a dictionary style. The size is just right--I keep it in my moneybelt for quick access and full-time availability. I have food allergies and just plain avoid certain foods (eggplant--ick!). I also discovered some pleasant surprises that got me to try new things (did you know that Spanish moles are all based on chocolate?). This book allows me to enjoy the foods of the country without any unpleasant surprises! I highly recommend EUROPEAN MENU TRANSLATOR for any traveler.