Ch And Sca

Ch's and Sca's in US Restaurants:

Ch':

- References to dishes with chorizo, a Spanish-style cured sausage.

- Common in Tex-Mex and Southwestern cuisine.

- Examples: Ch' Taco, Ch' Burger, Ch' Quesadilla.

Sca':

- Usually indicates dishes with scampi, which is Italian for "garlic prawns."

- Often served with noodles, but can also be found in other forms like scampi fries or scampi toast.

Here's a breakdown of these terms in restaurant menus:

Ch' Taco: A taco filled with chorizo sausage, often with salsa, cheese, and other toppings.

Ch' Burger: A burger made with chorizo sausage patty, typically with fries or onion rings.

Ch' Quesadilla: A quesadilla filled with chorizo sausage, cheese, and other ingredients.

Sca' Pasta: Pasta tossed with garlic-butter sauce and shrimp.

Sca' Fries: Fried shrimp tossed in garlic butter sauce and spices.

Sca' Toast: Toasted bread topped with garlic-butter sauce and sauteed shrimp.

Additional Notes:

- The use of these abbreviations is largely regional, with Ch being more prominent in the Southwest and Sca being more common in the Northeast and Midwest.

- Not all restaurants use these abbreviations, so be sure to ask if you're unsure what a dish means.

- While these terms are widely used, they may not be officially recognized by some restaurants.

Remember:

- When in doubt, always ask your server for clarification on menu terminology.

- These abbreviations are informal and should not be used in formal writing or conversations.