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"Today's special" is probably a dish that's about to expire

"The 'specials' are often items that are close to expiring due to over-purchasing or poor sales performance," Quora user Ryan Swallow, a multi-unit director of restaurants, said.

But on the other hand...

However, specials are often the chef's favorite dishes

"Any time a server verbally announces a special, you should pay attention," Quora user and longtime restaurant worker Ujala Gill said. "I know a lot of people come in and know exactly what they want, but always listen up when the specials are being read, because that means they are 100% seasonal and it is something that the chef prepared himself."

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