Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the CLAM CHOWDER? |
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Definition
gluten - clam strips (and possible nut allergy!, so ask kitchen manager first)
fish - duh
dairy |
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Term
| What goes into the chowder? |
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Definition
potatoes, onions, garlic, fish stock, heavy cream, spices, and clam meat.
GARNISH = fried clams and chives |
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Term
| What is the base of the fish stock? |
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Definition
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Term
| BTW cup/ bowl prices of chowder |
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Definition
5$/7$
(note that cup isn't listed on the dinner menu, it is available there is a button) |
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Term
| What allergies/components should we be aware of for the PRIME STEAK & BEAN CHILI? |
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Definition
Meat - cuz steak
Gluten - Cornbread has gluten but the chili itself is gluten free
Dairy - Cornbread also has butter in it but the chili itself is gluten free. The chili is also garnished with cheese but can be done without |
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Term
| What kind of cheese is the Prime Steak & Bean Chili garnished with? |
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Definition
| sharp white cheddar cheese yo |
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Term
| If Someone has a gluten allergy but is fiending for that Prime Steak & Bean chili what do we do ?!?! |
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Definition
| 86 that cornbread and sub a side of chips |
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Term
| What meat goes into the Prime Steak & Chili ? |
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Definition
| chunks of prime chuck beef (All natural prime chuck) as well as ground prime beef |
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Term
| What chilies go into our HOUSE-MADE BLEND of dry chilies? (there are five) |
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Definition
ancho
guajillo
New Mexico
arbol
chipotle |
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Term
| How do we make our dry chili powder base? |
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Definition
the dry peppers are de-seeded
--> then toasted (to accentuate flavors)
--> then powdered in the blender |
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Term
| After creating the chili powder base how do we build the Prime Steak & Bean chili? |
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Definition
- The chilies are combined with corn flour and stock - which makes a wet paste
- This is then combined with onions, fresh chilies, the ground and chunked beef, beans, and tomatoes.
--> then this is all cooked down for several hours in the oven
then the chili is garnished (see following slide) |
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Term
| What is the chili garnished with? |
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Definition
garnished with sharp white cheddar cheese
house pickled jalapeño and onion
OH & the cornbread is grilled on the flat top |
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Term
| Lets talk about U.S. Prime Beef |
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Definition
- only about 4.94% of carcasses are graded as 'Prime'
- Best quality and great intramuscular fat (marbling on fleek)
- Behind Prime beef are 'Choice' and 'Select'
(these grades are used to grade beef quality, not the same as a 'primal cut' which are literally the first cuts of beef made during butchering) |
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Term
| What will our lucky burger patties consist of ? |
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Definition
USDA All Natural Prime Chuck
which will be blended with...
USDA Angus Top-Choice Rib Eye
with a ratio of 3 or 4 : 1 (Chuck:Ribeye) |
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Term
| What beef will the French Dip have? |
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Definition
| USDA Angus Top-Choice Rib Eye |
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Term
| What is Angus beef though? |
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Definition
It comes from Black Angus cattle, a breed from Scotland that entered the U.S. in the 1800s. They are a hardy bunch.
moo |
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Term
| If I had an allergic reaction to the TOMATO BASIL BISQUE what could I be allergic to? |
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Definition
| Dairy... butter is added to cut down the acidity of the tomatoes. (minimal dairy, but present non-the-less. |
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Term
| What is the base of the TOMATO BASIL BISQUE? |
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Definition
onions celery and carrots (aka mirepoix vegetables, the base of many soups)
and garlic and fresh basil |
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Term
| How is the TOMATO BASIL BISQUE built after the base? |
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Definition
vegetable stock is added
stewed whole tomatoes
salt n peppa
the soup is then cooked down and butter is added.
then it run through a blender to give it a smooth texture (giving it that light creamy texture of a bisque without actually having heavy cream in the bisque) |
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Term
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Definition
| the cut from which bacon comes from |
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Term
| What is the difference between how we prepare our pork belly vs. traditional bacon? |
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Definition
| we don't smoke the meat *its our house-cured pork! |
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Term
| How do we cure the pork belly? |
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Definition
we cure it with salt sugar and herbs.
it sits in the cure for a couple days to absorb all of the flavors of the cure.
they are then rinsed patted dry and slow roasted at a low temp. |
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Term
| Why a slow heating process for the pork belly? |
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Definition
it softens the muscle (red part of bacon) and crisps the fat.
(also it is cooled and sliced to order!, and reheated on the flat top to make even crispier) |
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Term
| What does the plating on the PORK BELLY look like? |
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Definition
| the pork belly will be served on top of PAN ROASTED brussels sprouts (which are tossed with salt, pepper, roasted garlic paste, dijon, and a splash of port) |
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Term
| What allergies are present in the BUFFALO SHRIMP TACOS? |
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Definition
fish - mhmm
gluten - Shrimp are breaded and fried (always comes with a possible nut allergy from the frier, remember always talk to KM)
dairy - bleu cheese creme fraiche |
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Term
| What are the shrimp used in the BUFFALO SHRIMP TACOS? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| they have a rock hard shell, more similar to a crab or lobster than your run-of-the-mill shrimp. so the texture of the meat and its flavor are between that of a shrimp and a lobster. |
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Term
| What comes in the tacos aside from the Rock Shrimp? |
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Definition
(in the artisan tortillas) is...
chopped lettuce
pureed bleu cheese creme fraiche
and pickled onion |
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Term
| Lets talk Buffalo sauce... |
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Definition
house-made spicy vinegar pepper sauce
thickened with cornstarch
and Frank's red hot |
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Term
| Peppers in the buffalo sauce are? (3) |
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Definition
POBLANOS - sweet vegetal, not spicy
RED JALAPENOS - sweet and spicy
SERRANOS - vegetal, very spicy |
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Term
| What are the artisan tortillas made from? |
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Definition
masa (cornflour), and wheat flour
- which creates a texture and flavor between a flour and a corn tortilla
"they are sweet, moist, less mealy than a corn tortilla & heavier and much more flavorful than a flour tortilla." |
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Term
| What does the bleu cheese creme fraiche consist of ? |
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Definition
| creme fraiche, bleu cheese, salt, pepper, pureed celery seed. |
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Term
| Lets talk CREME FRIACHE... |
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Definition
soured creme containing 30-45% butterfat
has a pH of around 4.5%
has a higher fat content and is less sour than US sour cream |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the MEZZE? |
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Definition
gluten - romesco. pita
dairy - feta, tzatziki
nuts - romesco |
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Term
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Definition
of middle eastern and mediterranean origin.
A dish consisting of a bunch of little dips (veggies and small bites) usually an appetizer and/or accompanied by drinks so push those drinksss |
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Term
| What are the components of the MEZZE? (9) |
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Definition
Romesco
hummus
spicy whipped feta
cucumber mint tzatziki
marinated olives
piquant peppers
pickled veggies
cukes
flame baked pita |
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Term
Components and allergies...
ROMESCO |
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Definition
roasted red peppers, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, hazelnuts, almonds, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper & spices.
NUTS
GLUTEN
(this is also VEGETARIAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
HUMMUS |
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Definition
cooked garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), tahini (toasted sesame seed paste), roasted garlic puree, lemon juice, salt & pepper
(this is also VEGAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
SPICY WHIPPED FETA |
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Definition
cow’s milk feta cheese & whipped with harissa paste & crème fraiche.
(Harissa is a hot sauce paste used widely by various different recipes throughout North Africa. The one we are using consists of tomato, carrot, garlic, serrano chilies, olive oil & spices. It’s pretty spicy with rich vegetal flavors)
DAIRY
(this is also VEGETARIAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
CUCUMBER MINT TZATZIKI |
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Definition
Usually it is made with yogurt but we are using crème fraiche as a base to gain a much richer & bolder flavor and better acidity. We start with the crème fraiche and then add diced cucumbers, mint, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper & olive oil.
(traditional accompaniment to lamb)
DAIRY
(this is also VEGETARIAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
MARINATED OLIVES |
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Definition
Castelvetrano olives (a richly flavored green olive much less briny than traditional green bar olives with a deep olive oil flavor) & oil cured black olives which are like a Kalamata olive but cured with salt & oil instead of a traditional olive brine. We will marinate the olives with fresh herbs, garlic, chili flake, olive oil & a splash of vinegar
(this is also VEGAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
PIQUANT PEPPERS |
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Definition
pappadew; they are a miniature sweet and slightly spicy red pepper that is canned with a simple syrup mixture. Piquant – adjective, “having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor”
(this is also VEGAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
PICKLED VEGGIES |
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Definition
in house and will include cauliflower, cukes, Cipollini onion, carrot & garlic in a mixture of vinegar, water, pickling spice, fresh dill, salt & sugar.
(this is also VEGAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
CUKES |
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Definition
there will be some cucumber sticks with a light vinaigrette dressing
(this is also VEGAN) |
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Term
Components and allergies...
FLAME BAKED PITA |
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Definition
is thick Greek style pita bread, the same pita you would get a gyro in. It’s very soft and much thicker, moister & airier than pocket pita.
GLUTEN |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the LAMB MEATBALLS WITH PUFF PASTRY? |
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Definition
Meat - meow
egg - egg
gluten - puff pastry
dairy - tzatziki, feta
fish - Worcestershire sauce |
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Term
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Definition
made in house
from ... lamb shoulder and top round
^ these are primal cuts of lamb that are trimmed and ground in-house
lamb shoulder has a nice marbling and flavor while the top round has a more mineral flavor and lower fat content.
significantly more shoulder will be used to give the lamb burgers the gamey taste that people like in lamb and the top round will give it a unique taste and round out the flavor with minerality. |
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Term
| What happens after we ground the lamb ? |
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Definition
we add...
garlic
mint
breadcrumbs
egg
and a splash of Worcestershire sauce
salt n peppa
and chopped (castelvetrano olives)
then BALLS are made!
(they are then partially cooked) and after to order lamb balls will be reheated and wrapped in puff pastry and cooked in the oven) |
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Term
| How will the balls be plated? |
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Definition
| feta crumbles, cucumber mint tzatziki, a little tomato confit (oil roasted tomato sauce), oregano leaves |
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Term
| How many balls per order? |
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Definition
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the GRAVY TOTS? |
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Definition
gluten - tots, flour
meat - sausage
dairy - cream gravy (butter, milk cream), cheeses
possible nuts - fryer (check with KM) |
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Term
| what cheeses go on top of the tots? |
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Definition
sharp white VT cheddar
&
Danish style Fontina
melted in the oven |
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Term
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Definition
| a creamier less sour-than-swiss cheese |
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Term
| What else is on/ comes with the GRAVY TOTS? |
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Definition
crumbled andouille sausage
and comes with a side of pepper cream gravy |
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Term
| The Andouille Sausage is ... |
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Definition
a Louisiana Creole style spicy smoked pork sausage
w/ peppers, onion, garlic, wine and spices.
this is finely chopped and fried until crisp and crumbly |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the WAGYU SLIDERS? |
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Definition
meat - mhmm
dairy - muenster
gluten - bread
egg - da quail, bacon aioli
fish -trace amounts but a little bit of Worcestershire sauce |
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Term
Kobe Beef..
if a newbie check out Luke's notes
if you aren't knew you know the dealio |
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Definition
| but tender, flavorful meat with fantastic marbling, and great moisture retention. |
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Term
| GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO BISQUE description? |
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Definition
VT extra sharp white cheddar & Danish style fontina
on sourdough
Gluten & Dairy |
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Term
| How big are the sourdough slices ? |
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Definition
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Term
| TWICE FRIED WINGS allergies? |
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Definition
| traces of gluten and thus nuts |
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Term
| lets talk TWICE FRIED WINGS .... |
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Definition
We will now be brining wings
the wings sit in the brine 2-4 days to absorb all the flavors from the brine whilst increasing the wings' moisture content.
the wings are removed from the brine and partially fried, then cooled and fried again per order.
twice fried gives a crispier texture, and it doesn't burn or dry them out. |
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Term
| what does the brine for the wings consist of? |
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Definition
| pickling spices, garlic, salt and sugar |
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Term
| We will be running sweet and spicy sauces for wings what two are we launching with? |
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Definition
buffalo sauce (which even when not offered we will have for customers who request it) and a Thai peanut wing
also suggest plain wings, the brine gives them a lot of flavor
we will also always have our spicy orange zest honey (spanxx chef corey) which is the default sauce for the tenders
served with pickled veggies (in ramekin) like the mezze |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS? |
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Definition
gluten - flour
nuts - fryer
dairy - buttermilk |
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Term
| What is the marinade for the BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS? |
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Definition
buttermilk and cajun seasoning
buttermilk tenderizes the meat
cajun seasoning adds flavor and the salt also tenderizes the meat too |
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Term
| Post marinade what happens to those tenders? |
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Definition
tossed in wondra flour, cornmeal and more cajun seasoning
--> back into a buttermilk bath --> then back into the flour mixture |
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Term
| what is the flour mixture for the BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS? |
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Definition
| Wondra flour, cornmeal and cajun seasoning |
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Term
| What is the default sauce for our tenders, and what comes with it in a ramekin? |
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Definition
spicy orange zest honey
pickled veggies |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the NACHOS DE LA CASA? |
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Definition
| dairy - cheeses, sour cream |
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Term
| If the nachos were a lady what would they be? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do we source our chips ? |
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Definition
| from a local company - they are a all natural white corn chip ---> tortilla la Nina. Hand made and salted, with sea salt by hand |
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Term
| cheeses on NACHOS DE LA CASA? |
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Definition
| sharp white VT cheddar & Danish-style fontina |
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Term
| whats good with the guacamole ? |
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Definition
hand mashed
consists of - avocado, lime juice, salt n peppa
n made to order |
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Term
| what is everything on NACHOS DE LA CASA? |
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Definition
| white cheddar & fontina mix, sour cream, homemade salsa, hand mashed guac, pickled onion, jalapeño |
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Term
| Newcomers crash course on DEVILED EGGS |
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Definition
| eggs are hard boiled - cooled - then split (3 eggs/6 halves) the yolks are removed and combined with: mayo, goat cheese, horseradish, salt n peppa, anddijon mustard. garnished with paprika and chives |
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Term
| allergies for DEVILED EGGS |
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Definition
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the FRIED MOZZARELLA? |
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Definition
dairy - cuz mozzarella is cheese
gluten - flour, breadcrumbs, fryer
egg - egg wash |
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Term
| describe this mozzarella to your table (the cheese and then the dish) |
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Definition
mozzarella - a low-moisture mozzarella loaf
-- it is then cut into sticks and tossed in flour, then an egg wash, then rolled in panko bread crumbs....
then fried. |
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Term
| what are the sauces that accompany the FRIED MOZZARELLA? |
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Definition
a roasted tomato confit (roasted sweet tomato sauce)
and FANCY SAUCE |
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Term
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Definition
fancy sauce and awesome sauce are one in the same.
cuz its fancy and awesome.
but it consists of : mayo, sweet thai chili garlic sauce, buttermilk, salt n peppa |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the LUCKY BURGER? |
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Definition
meat - this is a burger
egg - fancy sauce
gluten - bread |
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Term
| How many ounces is a Lucky burger patty? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| what is the Lucky Burger fat content? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| how many primal cuts will our beef come from |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
the rib eye is CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF (CAB)
this brand selects the top 3% of Angus choice cattle which makes the beef always in the top 8% of the USDA quality range for Angus beef. |
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Term
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Definition
| superior marbling and fat distribution |
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Term
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Definition
| flavorful and consistent fat |
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Term
| What is the Lucky burger served with/on? |
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Definition
on a soft flour bun
with fancy aka awesome sauce, house pickled red onions, iceberg lettuce, and sliced tomato. |
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Term
| WHAT IS FANCY SAUCE?? (again) |
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Definition
fancy sauce and awesome sauce are one in the same.
cuz its fancy and awesome.
but it consists of : mayo, sweet thai chili garlic sauce, buttermilk, salt n peppa |
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Term
LETS TALK ABOUT CHEESES!
-- we have 7. what are they? |
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Definition
1. Yellow cheddar
2. swiss
3. white cheddar & fontina mix
4. pepperjack
5. Cambozola
6. Muenster
7. Spicy Feta
(all cheeses are pasteurized) |
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Term
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Definition
Cow's milk cheese
combination of French triple cream cheese and Gorgonzola
this is sometimes sold as a bleu brie (literally looks and taste like that descriptor) also comes on the baby kale and cute AF |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the LAMB BURGER? |
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Definition
meat - baaah
dairy - tzatziki creme
gluten - bread |
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Term
| what will come on the LAMB BURGER? |
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Definition
| tzatziki creme, baby kale, tomato, and on a flour bun |
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Term
| what is CUCUMBER MINT TZATZIKI? |
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Definition
Usually it is made with yogurt but we are using crème fraiche as a base to gain a much richer & bolder flavor and better acidity. We start with the crème fraiche and then add diced cucumbers, mint, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper & olive oil.
(traditional accompaniment to lamb) |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the TURKEY BURGER? |
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Definition
meat
egg - aioli
gluten - bread |
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Term
| Tell me about the turkey burger.. |
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Definition
we clean trim and grind the meat for the patty from a whole bird.
the bird is skinned and de-boned and dark and light meat is blended together |
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Term
| what are the TURKEY BURGER accompaniments? |
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Definition
oil roasted tomato aioli, LTO (pickled onion)
and on a flour bun |
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Term
| What is OIL ROASTED TOMATO AIOLI ? |
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Definition
tomatoes slow roasted in olive oil, along with garlic and herbs.
the tomatoes are then blended with mayo and cut with some of the oil in which the tomatoes roasted . |
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Term
| what kind of flavor does the roasted tomato aioli have? |
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Definition
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|
Term
| what does the VEGGIE BURGER consist of? |
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Definition
| has a base of roasted sweet potatoes --> then panko breadcrumbs are added --> black beans -->zucchini -->carrots --> oats --> spices |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the VEGGIE BURGER? |
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Definition
nuts - Romesco (can be withheld)
gluten - bread, bread crumbs |
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Term
| What will come on the Veggie burger? |
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Definition
| mixed greens, tomato, red pepper Romesco, balsamic vinegar roasted Cipollini onion |
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Term
For newbies:
Romesco is ... |
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Definition
| a nut and red pepper based sauce from Spain. |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the BABY KALE? |
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Definition
nuts - candied hazelnuts, and gluten
egg - creamy maple cider dressing (contains mayo)
Penecillin - the cheese |
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Term
| What is BABY KALE and why are we using it? |
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Definition
baby kale vs. old man kale - it is tender and yummy vs. the very fibrous older kale.
how it tastes : not as bitter and peppery as arugula. it is a bit salty and rich and has a meaty texture. (as meaty as kale can be) |
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Term
| on the BABY KALE what comes on it? |
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Definition
julienned Kohlrabi, slivered brussel sprouts, chopped cabbage, chopped kale & chicory (a woody perennial herb-plant)
candied hazelnuts, pickled red onion, sliced green apples.
and the CAMBOZOLA |
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Term
| what dressing comes on the BABY KALE? |
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Definition
| creamy maple cider dressing |
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Term
| what does the creamy maple cider dressing consist of? |
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Definition
| mayo, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar & oil |
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Term
| Lets talk more about CAMBOZOLA |
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Definition
its a hybrid of Gorgonzola and triple cream cheese
Gorgonzola is a Italian bleu veined cheese. mold spores are added to the milk before it is aged, and holes are poked in to allow the cheese to vein,
While triple cream cheeses have a 40% + fat ration and can be fresh like mascarpone or soft ripened like a brie,
So OUR CHEESE is a very creamy triple cream cheese with the mold veining of a gorgonzola. |
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Term
| what does the CAMBOZOLA taste like? |
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Definition
| extremely rich, tart, creamy, earthy, and very flavorful cheese. |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD? |
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Definition
meat - chihuahuas
dairy - the chihuahua milk woof. |
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Term
| We 86-ed what salad to get the HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD? |
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Definition
| The southwestern chopped salad. |
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Term
| what comes in the HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD? |
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Definition
chopped romaine, jicima, pappadew peppers, avocado, black beans, scallions, cilantro lime vinaigrette, tortilla chips
the spicy orange honey grilled chicken (VIVA LA COREY)
& queso Chihuahua |
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Term
| What goes into the spicy orange glaze? |
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Definition
| honey, chili powder, cayenne, orange zest |
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Term
|
Definition
a traditional Mexican cheese from the state of Chihuahua
originally called 'menonita' after the Mennonites who farmed it |
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Term
| what does quest chihuahua taste like? |
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Definition
| similar in flavor to a mild cheddar or a jack cheese |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the CAESAR SALAD? |
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Definition
fish - caesar dressing (contains anchovies), and the anchovies on the salad itself
egg - caesar dressing (contains egg)
dairy - cheese (pecorino romano)
gluten - croutons |
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Term
| Whats different with how we are preparing the lettuce on the CAESAR SALAD? |
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Definition
we are tearing the lettuce into thirds vs. chopping it.
it will also be tossed in lemon juice and the Caesar dressing |
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Term
| What will come on the CAESAR SALAD? |
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Definition
| white anchovies, shredded pecorino Romano, cracked pepper and sourdough croutons |
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Term
|
Definition
| a salty sheep's milk cheese used for grating |
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Term
Side note about quantities...
4-5 tenders come on the BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS PLATE
and... |
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Definition
twice fried wings come with 10 per order.
*86 small and large option |
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Term
| Whats different about our new HOUSE SALAD? |
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Definition
now - pickled red onions, and a champagne vinegar & dijon vinaigrette
*86 balsamic (we will have regular balsamic and vinegar available) |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the BLACK ANGUS RIB EYE? |
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Definition
dairy - butter
gluten and possible nuts (talk to KM) |
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Term
| how many ounces is our BLACK ANGUS RIB EYE? |
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Definition
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| what comes with the BLACK ANGUS RIB EYE? |
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Definition
truffle butter
roasted brussel sprouts & oyster mushrooms (olive oil salt n peppa)
potatoes
demi-glaze and fried onion on top of the steak |
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Definition
we use black truffles.
they are a very hard to find subterranean mushroom
truffles have to be grown in the wild and are found by trained pigs, they can not be cultivated and thus are the most expensive mushroom on the market. |
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| How does Chef Luke make the truffle butter? |
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Definition
he shaves truffles into a salted butter to form a compound butter
(also don't forget what he said in the meetings about his butter box fun fact)
the butter helps to absorb the aromas and the flavors of the truffles and distribute it around the steak |
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Term
| how are the potatoes on the BLACK ANGUS RIB EYE dish done? |
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Definition
they are submerged in duck fat
and added to it is the following: salt, pepper, pickling spice, peppercorns and bay leaves.
the potatoes fat and spices are slow cooked for a couple of hours in the oven,
this way the potatoes take on the the flavor of the fat and spices and are left very soft.
they are then reheated on a sizzle platter in the oven to get them crisp and add color. |
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Definition
| a concentrated veal bone stock |
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| What allergies should we be aware of for the HOUSE ROASTED PORCHETTA? |
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Definition
meat - oink
dairy - butter
gluten - gnocchi |
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Definition
| An Italian savory fatty moist boneless pork roast |
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| How do we do our Porchetta in house? |
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Definition
we debone the 8 bone chop
we rub it down with a mix of lemon zest, herbs, salt, pepper, garlic and fennel
it is then wrapped around the chop and tied tightly.
the roast is blasted at 500 degrees for 20 minutes to seal in the juices and give it a nice color
then
put in a 250 degree oven to be slow roasted until pork belly is rendered soft and the chop is medium
to order - the porchetta will be sliced grilled and finished in the oven to temp |
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Term
| Basically our porchetta ends up as... |
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Definition
a pork chop wrapped in two inches of bacon with fresh herb and garlic flavor.
we also use the bones which are cooked down and the marrow and collagen are used in a jus for the gnocchi and broccoli rabe. |
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Term
| what does the ROASTED PORCHETTA come with? |
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Definition
| broccoli rabe and gnocchi |
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Term
| how is the broccoli rabe done in the ROASTED PORCHETTA dish? |
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Definition
| sautéed with garlic, olive oil, salt n peppa, a little of the pork jus and finished in the oven |
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Term
| how is the gnocchi done in the ROASTED PORCHETTA dish? |
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Definition
| cooked then sauteed with brown butter and pork jus. |
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Term
| What sauce comes with the ROASTED PORCHETTA dish? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is a dijon pan sauce? |
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Definition
| we take the pan used to heat the pork in the oven and add some pork jus and add butter and dijon. |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the CENTER CUT SALMON STEAK? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Salmon Steak seasoned with? |
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Definition
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Term
| how is the Salmon Steak cooked? |
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Definition
| seared then pan roasted with a little oil |
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Term
| What is the plating on the CENTER CUT SALMON STEAK? |
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Definition
comes atop baby kale, kohlrabi, slivered brussels sprouts, chopped cabbage, chopped kale & chicory. - sautéed with olive oil salt and pepper
around this sauté will be oil roasted tomatoes
and lemon-dill creme fraiche, fried capers
garnish - fresh dill and lemon |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS ? |
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Definition
fish
gluten - batter/fryer
dairy - slaw
eggs - slaw, tartar sauce
possibly nuts - talk to KM |
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Term
| How many ounces is the Salmon Steak? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do we get our Salmon from? |
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Definition
Newfoundland (mostly) and Scotland (occasionally)
will be covered in pre-meal* |
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Term
What four white fishes could our day fresh fish be?
(BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS) |
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Definition
cod, haddock, hake, pollock (in order of our preference given to the fishermen)
*need to know pre-service what fish we are using |
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Term
| How many ounces in the BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS portion? |
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Definition
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Term
| How will the BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS be cooked? |
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Definition
| They are tossed in flour, beer battered and fried to order. |
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Term
| What does the BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS come with? |
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Definition
fries, cabbage slaw, lemon caper tartar sauce, and fresh lemon
our house slaw dressing is the same as the fancy sauce
*86 napa slaw |
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Term
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Definition
fancy sauce and awesome sauce are one in the same.
cuz its fancy and awesome.
but it consists of : mayo, sweet thai chili garlic sauce, buttermilk, salt n peppa |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI? |
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Definition
Gluten - pasta, breadcrumbs
dairy - bechamel, cheese sauce |
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Term
| Where does the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI come from? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the base/filling of the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI pasta? |
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Definition
Base -tumeric and semolina flour
filling - roasted butternut squash with breadcrumbs, salt, white pepper, and spices. |
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Term
| What is the sauce on the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI? |
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Definition
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Definition
a whole milk sauce heated and thickened with flour butter roux salt n peppa.
we also add parmesan and pecorino romano to the cream |
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Term
| how is the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI cooked? |
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Definition
| it is boiled then simmered in the cheese sauce with sage and oven roasted oyster mushrooms. |
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Term
| what is the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI garnished with? |
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Definition
| fried sage leaves and truffle oil, |
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Term
| How many BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI per order? |
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Definition
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the FRIED CHICKEN? |
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Definition
gluten - tenders
dairy - buttermilk, cheeses
possible nuts - fryer (see KM) |
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Term
| How many tenders in the FRIED CHICKEN? |
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Definition
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Term
| what come on the FRIED CHICKEN plate? |
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Definition
the tenders will sit on cheddar and fontina grits, sautéed baby kale and smothered in pepper cream gravy.
SIDE : cheddar jalapeño biscuit (thank you, chef) |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the STEAK FRITES? |
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Definition
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Term
| What kind of steak are we using for the STEAK FRITES? |
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Definition
hangar steak
the cut is next to the kidneys and last rib and spine so it is mineral-y moist and rich but also tender and lean.
(a diaphragm steak, bloody and amazing) |
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Term
| Another name (in the past) for a hangar steak? |
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Definition
A Butcher's steak ...
because it was such a great cut of meat that the butchers would keep it for themselves
#funfact |
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Term
| how big are the hangar steak portions for the STEAK FRITES? |
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Definition
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Term
| what will the hangar steak for the STEAK FRITES be seasoned with? |
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Definition
| simple seasoning of salt n peppa |
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Term
| How will the hangar steak be cooked for the STEAK FRITES? |
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Definition
| it will be rubbed with some oil then grilled to order. |
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Term
| What will the hangar steak of the STEAK FRITES be served with? |
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Definition
frites
drizzled with awesome/fancy sauce (better know this one by now)
ramekin of pickled veggies |
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Term
| What allergies should we be aware of for the PAN MAC & CHEESE? |
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Definition
dairy - cheeses
gluten - breadcrumbs, pasta |
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Term
| What is the base for the Mac n Cheese cheese sauce? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
a whole milk sauce heated and thickened with flour butter roux salt n peppa.
we also add parmesan and pecorino romano to the cream |
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Term
| what cheeses are added to the Béchamel ? |
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Definition
| sharp white cheddar, fontina, pecorino romano. |
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Term
| what kind of pasta is used in the new Mac n cheese? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is the Mac and cheese cooked? |
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Definition
the fusilli is boiled for about 7 minutes then tossed in the cheese sauces with a little pasta water
the pasta is then cooked in the cheese sauce for another 1-2 minutes before being plated (in a bowl) |
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Term
| What cheese is added to the top of the Mac and cheese dish? |
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Definition
| Cambozola --> it is put on top and melted under the broiler for 30 seconds also the mac is topped with breadcrumbs |
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Term
| How many slices will you get on our BRICK OVEN FLATBREAD? |
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Definition
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Term
| how many inches is our new flat bread crust? |
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Definition
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Term
| where do we get these crusts from? |
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Definition
| a artisan dough company in chicago |
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Term
| how to they make their crusts? |
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Definition
| they flash cook the dough in an open flame brick oven and then flash freeze it to maintain moisture and taste |
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Term
| CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWHICH (for newbies) Lunch |
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Definition
| allergies - dairy, gluten, possibly nuts chicken breast marinated with oil and cajun seasoning. it is then grilled and topped with melted pepper jack, with fried jalapeños LT avocado creme *86 brioche -- now a flour bun |
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Term
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWHICH
lunch |
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Definition
allergies - gluten, dairy, possible nuts
tenders drizzled in spicy chili honey and served on a ciabatta bun with pickled veggies and awesome/fancy sauce |
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Term
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Definition
allergies - gluten, dairy, egg
raw corn beef brisket
comes on rye bread pressed on the flat top grill with swiss cheese
with 1,000 isl. dressing (Russian) and house-made sauerkraut. |
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Term
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Definition
| corned beef refers to the process of storing the brisket covered in large salt kernels, to preserve and to season the meat |
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Term
| how is the corned beef brisket cooked? |
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Definition
we talk the whole brisket and slow braise it in the oven covered in a fresh herb and garlic paste until it is tender.
it is then cooled trimmed and sliced for the sammy. |
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Term
SMOKED TURKEY PESTO SAMMY
lunch |
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Definition
allergies - gluten & nuts
smoked turkey breast, marinated in an old-fashioned brown sugar cure for days then slow smoked over apple wood fires.
it is a lean flavorful light meat that mimics the rich taste of darker meat. |
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Term
Where does the turkey breast in the SMOKED TURKEY PESTO SAMMY come from?
lunch |
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Definition
| North country smoke house, NH |
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Term
| what comes on the SMOKED TURKEY PESTO SAMMY? |
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Definition
turkey breast (thick cut). swiss cheese, pesto, sliced avocado,
tomato and baby arugula
on a grilled ciabatta bun |
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Term
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Definition
| allergies - gluten, egg thin sliced porchetta heated in the oven w. chopped garlic seared broccoli rabe and stuffed into a toasted baguette topped with pickled onion and dijonaise |
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Term
| What is the dijonaise found in the PORCHETTA GRINDER? |
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Definition
| smooth dijon mustard and mayo |
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Term
PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP
lunch |
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Definition
consists of roasted prime rib - cooled and sliced
put in a baguette with horseradish mayo and a jus on the side for dipping
*86 carmies |
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Term
| If I am a vegetarian what can I order? (list a few) |
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Definition
tomato basil bisque
mezze
grilled cheese & tomato bisque
nachos de la casa
vegan black veggie burger
baby kale
house salad
butternut ravioli
Mac n cheese
maybe the flatbread
gravy tots (sans sausage) |
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Term
| I am vegan what options do you have for me? |
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Definition
Black bean veggie burger
house salad |
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