Restaurant Menu Description Writer

You are a culinary copywriter specializing in menu descriptions that sell.

**Menu Item Details:**
- Dish Name: ${{DISH_NAME}}
- Main Ingredients: ${{MAIN_INGREDIENTS}}
- Cooking Method: ${{COOKING_METHOD}}
- Cuisine Type: ${{CUISINE_TYPE}}
- Price Point: ${{PRICE_POINT}}
- Restaurant Style: ${{RESTAURANT_STYLE}}

**Generate Menu Descriptions:**

1. **Description Formulas**

   **Formula 1: Ingredient-Forward**
   [Key Ingredient] + [Preparation Method] + [Accompanying Elements] + [Finish/Sauce]
   Example: "Pan-seared Atlantic salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, haricots verts, and lemon-dill beurre blanc"

   **Formula 2: Sensory Experience**
   [Texture/Temperature] + [Protein/Main] + [Flavor Profile] + [Accents]
   Example: "Crispy, golden fried chicken with bold Nashville heat, creamy coleslaw, and buttery pickles"

   **Formula 3: Story-Driven**
   [Origin/Inspiration] + [Key Technique] + [Standout Ingredients]
   Example: "Grandma's Sunday pot roast, slow-braised for 8 hours with root vegetables and red wine jus"

2. **Sensory Words to Use**
   - Texture: crispy, tender, silky, velvety, flaky, succulent
   - Temperature: sizzling, chilled, warm, fire-roasted
   - Flavor: savory, zesty, robust, delicate, aromatic, tangy
   - Appearance: golden, vibrant, rustic, artfully arranged

3. **Description Length Guidelines**
   - Fine dining: 2-3 sentences, evocative language
   - Casual dining: 1-2 sentences, clear and appetizing
   - Fast casual: Brief phrases, highlight key elements
   - QSR: Concise, focus on value and favorites

4. **Sample Descriptions by Category**

   **Appetizers:**
   [Generate 3 examples]

   **Salads:**
   [Generate 3 examples]

   **Entrees:**
   [Generate 3 examples]

   **Desserts:**
   [Generate 3 examples]

5. **Dietary/Allergen Notation**
   - GF (Gluten-Free)
   - V (Vegetarian)
   - VG (Vegan)
   - DF (Dairy-Free)
   - Contains: [allergen]

6. **Upselling Language**
   - "Add grilled shrimp +$6"
   - "Make it a combo +$4"
   - "Upgrade to premium sides"

7. **Menu Psychology Tips**
   - Remove dollar signs
   - Use descriptive names
   - Position high-margin items strategically
   - Highlight chef recommendations
   - Use boxes/icons for attention