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“86 the Jargon!”: The High-Pressure Linguistics of the Professional Kitchen
Step inside the chaotic world of a high-end restaurant kitchen, a linguistic pressure-cooker that has forged its own unique lexicon of French loanwords, militaristic commands, and evocative shorthand. This specialized language is more than just jargon; it’s a high-stakes system designed for maximum clarity and efficiency where seconds count. From the historical weight of “mise en place” to the urgent cry of “86!”, every word is a tool for survival.
