1. lameri

    lameri New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2011
    Messages:
    153
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    SF Bay Area

    Restaurant names in italics?

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by lameri, Mar 30, 2011.

    I've found controversial online info on the subject.

    We had dinner at Figaro

    or

    We had dinner at Figaro

    Thanks.
     
  2. lostinwebspace

    lostinwebspace Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2011
    Messages:
    466
    Likes Received:
    17
    Location:
    Canada
    I don't believe restaurant names are in italics. That's usually reserved for names of works and names of boats. There are other reasons to italicize, but the name of a restaurant is just in roman typeface.

    What I'd like to know is if there's a list of foreign words that have been adopted into English (such as fiance and resume) that you therefore don't need to italicize anymore.
     
  3. Forkfoot

    Forkfoot Caitlin's ex is a lying, abusive rapist. Contributor

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2008
    Messages:
    1,031
    Likes Received:
    54
    No. Example 'A' is correct.
     
  4. mammamaia

    mammamaia nit-picker-in-chief Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2006
    Messages:
    19,150
    Likes Received:
    1,034
    Location:
    Coquille, Oregon
    yes, it is...
     
  5. AwesomeTingle

    AwesomeTingle New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2011
    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    1
    Why wouldn't you use italics? Normally when I write, I use italics to show that it isn't a person, but a place idk, I'm an inexperienced writer. They are probably right.
     
  6. lameri

    lameri New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2011
    Messages:
    153
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    But if the name of the restaurant is some made-up word or foreign word, shouldn't it be in italics?
     
  7. mammamaia

    mammamaia nit-picker-in-chief Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2006
    Messages:
    19,150
    Likes Received:
    1,034
    Location:
    Coquille, Oregon
    deleted the dupe
     
  8. mammamaia

    mammamaia nit-picker-in-chief Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2006
    Messages:
    19,150
    Likes Received:
    1,034
    Location:
    Coquille, Oregon
    no... foreign words in the text are italicized, but that doesn't extend to names of either people or places...

    Le Coq d'Or wouldn't be italicized any more than McDonald's would be...
     
  9. Porcupine

    Porcupine Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2011
    Messages:
    346
    Likes Received:
    21
    Location:
    Frankfurt, Germany
    Mind me asking which Figaro? 'Cause we actually had dinner at Figaro last week.
     
  10. Siberith

    Siberith New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2011
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    0
    It never really bothered me.

    I only use italics for like Onomonopias(spelling?).
     
  11. Jonias

    Jonias Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2010
    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    0
    It might not be correct, but italics are pretty. :)
     
  12. mammamaia

    mammamaia nit-picker-in-chief Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2006
    Messages:
    19,150
    Likes Received:
    1,034
    Location:
    Coquille, Oregon
    not when overused, or in large blocks of text that leave one with eyestrain and a headache, from having to read it!
     
  13. lameri

    lameri New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2011
    Messages:
    153
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    So, along the same lines: brand names or names of historic sites, even if they are foreign names, shouldn't be italicized, correct?
    Thanks!
     
  14. mammamaia

    mammamaia nit-picker-in-chief Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2006
    Messages:
    19,150
    Likes Received:
    1,034
    Location:
    Coquille, Oregon
    you got it!
     
  15. aimi_aiko

    aimi_aiko New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2011
    Messages:
    340
    Likes Received:
    15
    Location:
    Kentucky
    I've never actually noticed this in any literary works. When using the name of a person or place, you simply capitalize the first letter of the word.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice