I used to say, back in the days when I worked for a living...

...that I'd do anything for a buck except write menus.

Here, pretty much, is why:

9 phrases to ban from restaurant menus
Restaurants, let's not forget, are in the business of selling you food (emphasis on the word "selling.") All too often, restaurateurs rely on tired menu cliches that they believe make the food sound better. But we see through it.

Chicago Tribune