Menu blocks provide an SEO-friendly way to display your restaurant's menus directly on your website. Here's how to create and customize them effectively:

Adding a Menu Block:

1. Edit a page or post
2. Click Add Block or insertion point
3. Select Menu from the menu options
4. Open block editor using the pencil icon

Creating Menu Structure:

For Menus:

• Enter menu name
• Add three equal signs (===) below
• Include optional menu description

For Sections:

• Write section name (e.g., Appetizers, Entrees)
• Add three dashes (---) underneath
• Add optional section description

For Menu Items:

• Enter item name
• Add description below
• Include price on the next line
• Use slashes for price variants (e.g., glass/bottle)
• Add $MKT for market prices
• Use + for additional options/toppings

Customizing Design:

Style Options:

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

Currency Settings:

• USD ($)
• EUR (€)
• GBP (£)
• JPY (¥)

Formatting Tips:

1. Maintain consistent content volume across menus to avoid spacing issues
2. Use keyboard shortcuts for copying/pasting:
   • Mac: ⌘ + C (copy), ⌘ + Shift + V (paste)
   • Windows: Ctrl + C (copy), Ctrl + Shift + V (paste)
3. Ensure three equal signs/dashes for proper formatting
4. Press Enter after each text input
5. Avoid using spaces for separation

Troubleshooting:

• For uneven alignments, add similar content amounts in each section
• Wait for content to appear after saving if text isn't showing while typing
• For custom currency symbols, enter them manually with a space after the third line
• Check formatting marks (===, ---) if text isn't displaying correctly

This direct implementation helps maximize SEO value while providing an organized, professional menu presentation for your restaurant website.

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