1.   Chameleonlike, the grapefruit changed with each bite, always adding a lively, citrus burst of juice, refreshing the palate between mouthfuls.

2.   Dishes like this need a clean, cold and dry white or rose wine to refresh the palate.

3.   Food with chiles needs an easy-drinking wine that will refresh the palate.

4.   The concentrated mushroom gelee that came with the foie gras appetizer worked miracles, refreshing the palate but magnifying the impact of the foie gras like a powerful lens.

5.   There is nothing that goes with curry, so use the wine to refresh the palate.

6.   After three courses, we refresh our palates with a snowy-white ginger sherbet.

7.   The light, sweet touch refreshes the palate.

8.   Thinly-sliced pickled ginger can be eaten between bites of fish in order to refresh the palate and help you differentiate between the various tastes.