degustation
noun
de·gus·ta·tion
ˌdē-ˌgə-ˈstā-shən 
: the action or an instance of tasting especially in a series of small portions
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Today: a freelance digital marketing specialist on $65k who attends a dessert degustation with her friends.
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Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
Jervois Steak House This renowned Auckland restaurant recently opened within the confines of the glossy Sofitel Queenstown, serving its signature steaks along with a variety of seafood options and a six-course degustation menu.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023
La Reserve is comparable in style, with sleek design framing knockout ocean views—but with the vibe of a high-end wellness retreat, where degustation dinners can be plant-based, and guests can embark on full resets with mind and body bootcamps.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023
Then bring your earthy treasures back to the hotel, where the chef of Dry Creek Kitchen will prepare a special course with your very own mushrooms as part of the four-course degustation.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 July 2023
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Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
Jervois Steak House This renowned Auckland restaurant recently opened within the confines of the glossy Sofitel Queenstown, serving its signature steaks along with a variety of seafood options and a six-course degustation menu.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023
La Reserve is comparable in style, with sleek design framing knockout ocean views—but with the vibe of a high-end wellness retreat, where degustation dinners can be plant-based, and guests can embark on full resets with mind and body bootcamps.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023
Then bring your earthy treasures back to the hotel, where the chef of Dry Creek Kitchen will prepare a special course with your very own mushrooms as part of the four-course degustation.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 July 2023
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degustation
noun
de·gus·ta·tion
ˌdē-ˌgəs-ˈtā-shən, di-
: the action or an instance of tasting or savoring
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