I’ve seen my fair share of French waiters - the sort who know that the customer is never right, and whose smiles evaporate quicker than chloroform once they ‘ve taken your order. Which is why I was intrigued to see a bilingual French board game, Mon Restaurant, in my local toy shop. It’s billed as a perfect way to pick up French skills’. But do I really want my daughter learning how to spit in her father’s soup ? The weel-stocked box includes imitation leather menus, reservation cards, order pads, receipts, money, cheque book and credit card. Simply choose the plat du jour and bon appetit.

Richard Johnson - The Guardian