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The Marling Menu-Master for Spain: A Comprehensive Manual for Translating the Spanish Menu into American English Vinyl Bound – January 1, 1973

by William E. Marling (Author), Clara F. Marling (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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  1. Print length
    114 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Altarinda Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1973
  5. Dimensions
    4 x 0.5 x 6 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0912818042
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0912818047
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Altarinda Books; New edition (January 1, 1973)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Vinyl Bound ‏ : ‎ 114 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0912818042
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0912818047
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 0.5 x 6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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Jeremy C
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2013
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Even if you're fluent in Spanish (most people are proficient, not fluent) this book is essential for any extended stay in the country. I recommend or loan it to (or even buy it for) people going for a week or longer.

If you are proficient in Spanish* and love all food equally, then this book is probably a 3-star book for you...meaning that it is still handy. But hardly anybody who is not a native knows all the regional variations and dishes. Anyone who does wouldn't even be LOOKING at this book.

But if you speak non-native Spanish and have some food or taste preferences--as most people do--let alone dietary needs including allergies, veganism, etc, this book is a must-have. Even if you love ALL food, you still might want to experiment and order something random, love it, then presumably want to know what it actually was that you just ate. This book will either give you the answer or tell you what you need to ask your server.

In the worst-case scenario, just spend the ten bucks (or whatever), use it, then loan it all to your friends who want to go to Spain after hearing about how amazing your trip was!

* Even if you are from Latin America, you're still not going to know Spanish dishes or dialectical variations. Keep in mind that they really speak like 6 languages (plus dialects) in Spain. Even if you're relying on some kind of electronic translator or English/Spanish dictionary--it's not going to cover things with regional/dialectical variants well, if at all.
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M. Galindo
5.0 out of 5 stars An Invaluable Tool!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2006
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I bought this handy little book for a 3 week trip to Spain and was very glad that I did. While I had friends and family tell me it wouldn't be worth it, as we would only be in the country for a short time, I felt it I received value for it. And I have already been able to pass it along to others.

This little guide is small enough to fit into a purse, pocket, or backpack. It is organized clearly, but it does help to familarize onself with the various categories before actually using it. I found it to be accurate and was able to find everything on a typical Spanish menu within this guide - and we were in some "off the beaten path" places! While we are a bit adventurous in our dining experiences, it is always nice to know what it is that will be arriving on one's plate, and this truly helped. As well as guided our decisions, especially for food allergies.

If unsure about Spanish restaurants and menus, even in the short term, I would buy this guide and use it. It truly does help.
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D. Griffin
4.0 out of 5 stars Still useful but dated.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
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Since the latest copyright in 1993, the culinary scene in Europe and Spain has changed considerably. Currently the value of the booklet (111 pages) is in the foundation and basics of Spain's restaurant food and menus. Since I am not aware of a recent and similar small booklet, this one remains valuable for its portability, organization (appetizers, soups, eggs, vegetables, seafood, meat, and desserts), and its detail.
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Ultimate Shopper
5.0 out of 5 stars A Throw-Back
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
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Better than the Internet.
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Mud
5.0 out of 5 stars You will have fun
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2014
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I have several of these books - Italy, France etc. It's good practice and fun. I'm giving five stars because the publishers
have stayed true to the mission - Master the Menu in a foreign country. ! It is also very reasonably priced and the cover is waterproof plastic. The pages are thin and can sometimes tear - but that's rare.
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Johanna Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Necessity in Spain
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2014
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I gave this to a friend who was going to Spain. When I lived there,
I found it a necessity as Spanish food is so different from other
European (the Spanish do not think of themselves as European)
menus. It was a great help to me, and I think my friend also
needed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t leave home without it...
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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The best guide for international dining
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M Brooks
4.0 out of 5 stars Still Relevant
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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Still a great resource and the only real food reference guide!
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Brian Squibb
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2017
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Just right for sorting out less obvious dishes.
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Mr. R. J. MacRae
4.0 out of 5 stars Exceedingly informative, but in a flawed format
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2010
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For anyone interested in the food culture of Spain, this is a highly informative and literate guide that will give you lots of recipe ideas and will contribute to many a shopping list.

For someone dining out in Spain though, it's limited by an archaic format whereby everything is strictly organised by courses. In other words, the glossary is divided into sections like soup, meat, sweets etc. This if fine for formal dining where the menu is presented the same way, but it's an absolute pain when you're stood at a tapas bar reading through a menu and trying to figure out whether you're ordering horsemeat (caballo) or mackerel (caballa).

The only time I used this guide on my latest trip to Madrid was to look up how to say 'well done' when ordering a steak.

I had better luck finding a Spanish menu decoder online, copying it into a Word document and printing it back to back onto 4-5 pages that slipped into my back pocket. Thankfully most all eateries have menus translated into other languages. I believe a Spanish friend of mine said these are required by law. It is also fairly common to find multilingual wait staff, plus it's easy to find tapas places where all the bar snacks are freshly made and on view in glass cabinets for you to 'pick and point.'

The food and wine in Spain is brilliant and Madrid's eating & drinking scene in particular is phenomenal. This guide will give you a taste of what to expect, but isn't actually that useful on the road.
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John S
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2015
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Useful book for use in Spain especially if eating at local Spanish Restaurants.
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drew
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2015
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