Menu blocks allow you to display restaurant menus directly on your site, providing better SEO value than PDF menus. Here's how to create and customize them:

Adding a Menu Block:

1. Edit a page/post
2. Click "Add Block"
3. Select "Menu"
4. Use the pencil icon to open the block editor

Creating Menu Structure:

1. Add Menu Names

• Enter menu name (e.g., "Lunch", "Dinner")
• Add three equals signs (===) below name
• Include optional description

2. Create Sections

• Enter section name (e.g., "Appetizers", "Entrées")
• Add three hyphens (---) below name
• Include optional description

3. Add Menu Items

• Enter item name
• Add description below name
• Include price after description
• Use slash (/) for price variants (glass/bottle)
• Use $MKT for market prices
• Add + for options/add-ons
• Use
  tag to even out columns

Design Customization:

1. Style Options

• Centered: Single column, centered text
• Multi-column: Multiple columns, left-aligned text

2. Currency Options

• $Dollar
• €Euro
• £Pound
• ￥Yen

Troubleshooting Tips:

1. Alignment Issues

• Content flows top to bottom, left to right
• Use
  for odd-numbered items

2. Spacing Problems

• First menu category sets minimum height
• Balance content across menus
• Place shortest menu first

3. Text Entry

• Use keyboard shortcuts for pasting
• Mac: ⌘ + C (copy), ⌘ + Shift + V (paste)
• Windows: Ctrl + C (copy), Ctrl + Shift + V (paste)

Format Verification:

• Ensure three equals signs for menus
• Three hyphens for sections
• Press Return after each entry
• Avoid using spaces for separation

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