Possible Clues:

• A dainty thing framing painting, say -- priced separately
• Not table d'hôte
• Claret AA moved according to menu
• With this, one can pick and choose fare at the last minute around California? That's right!
• A skill to cut delicate material according to taste
• Menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices
• Claret AA removed according to menu
• With this, one can pick and choose fare at midday and at the last minute around California? That's right!
• Adult ordered a claret according to individually priced menu
• Not a set menu