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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a special of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of restaurants or food services to refer to a particular dish that is offered at a reduced price or is featured for a limited time.
Example: "Today's special of the day is a delicious seafood pasta that you won't want to miss."
Alternatives: "a featured dish" or "a daily special".
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A similar sauce garnishes a special of four grilled shrimp.
A special of rabbit "rillettes" was a particularly successful innovation.
A special of lobster bisque also fell short.
A special of venison broke the meat jinx.
A special of tuna tartare disappointed as well.
I also loved a special of shrimp and artichoke ravioli.
Another nonstarter was a special of pork belly stuffed with ground veal and mushrooms.
A special of baked oysters was drowned in a chipotle-crab hollandaise.
Equally fine was a special of a crisply fried whole striped bass topped with abundant crabmeat.
A special of crunchy fried oysters on a bed of creamy leeks was another hit.
If you're lucky, there will be a special of accra, crunchy yet airy cod fritters ($6).
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