menurelated

Menu-related, sometimes written as menu-related or menurelated, refers to anything pertaining to menus in food service contexts. It encompasses the creation, presentation, and management of menus, including physical menus, digital menus, price structures, and informational content presented to customers.

Scope includes menu design (layout, typography, imagery), content (dishes offered, descriptions, pricing), labeling (ingredients, allergens, nutrition), accessibility (multilingual options, large print, screen-reader compatibility), and technological aspects (QR codes, apps, online menus, dynamic pricing). It also covers management practices such as menu engineering, which analyzes item popularity and profitability to guide item selection and placement, as well as menu planning for dietary patterns or cultural cuisines.

Historical note: menus have evolved from handwritten lists in inns to printed and bound menus in the 18th and 19th centuries, to digital and interactive menus in the 21st century, enabling real-time updates and customization.

Regulatory and ethical considerations include allergen disclosures, nutritional information, and truth-in-menu labeling; accessibility standards for making menus usable by people with disabilities; and sustainability concerns in sourcing and offering locally produced or plant-based options.

See also: menu engineering, restaurant management, digital menu boards, dietary labeling.