Gin Gin's Food and Cocktails Flashcards
Ricotta Ravioli
Ravioli filled with whipped ricotta, tossed in a buttery tomato lobster broth, and finished with grilled corn, breadcrumbs, chives, and pecorino cheese
Allergens: Dairy, gluten, and shellfish (cannot be removed)
Spaghetti a la Chitarra (VEG)
House-made spaghetti noodles tossed in a creamy vodka sauce with roasted garlic, creamy whipped burrata, basil, and breadcrumbs
Allergens: Dairy and gluten
A la Chitarra
Refers to the machine the pasta is made on; it is composed of strings similar to a guitar
Potato Gnocchi (VEG)
House-made potato gnocchi (7 oz) tossed with Pebble Creek king trumpet mushrooms (2 oz), toasted black peppercorn, and black truffle paste. Sprinkled with parmesan, chives, and chili breadcrumbs
Allergens: Dairy and gluten (cannot be removed)
Cavatelli (VEG)
House-made ricotta cavatelli tossed with our broccoli pesto, roasted broccolini, Mimolette cheese, and breadcrumbs
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (cannot be removed)
Mimolette Cheese
Hard French cheese, orange in color that is similar in flavor to gouda
Cavatelli
Small discs or short strips of pasta with opposite ends rolled together to form a hollow shape
Double Wagyu Cheeseburger
Two 4oz house-ground wagyu beef patties, cheddar, caramelized onion aioli, and house-made pickles served on a toasted brioche bun
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (can be GF on a bed of lettuce)
House Wagyu Beef Blend
A combination of seasoned steak trim, ribeye, and NY strip
Prime French Dip
Thinly shaved prime ribeye (5 0z) from River City Meats tossed in onion jus and covered in gruyere cheese served with horseradish cream on a house-made baguette with a side of onion broth
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Onion Jus
A thin sauce made with onion and beef broth
Crab Cake Sandwich
A pan-seared house-made crabcake (5 0z) served with shredded lettuce, heirloom tomato, and tartar sauce on a toasted brioche with an additional side of tartar sauce
Allergens: Gluten and Dairy (can be GF without the bun)
Faroe Island Salmon
Skin-on broiled Faroe Island Salmon filet (7 0z) served with roasted asparagus, endive, parsley caper gremolata, and chives over a citrus beurre blanc
Allergens: Dairy
Endive
An edible Mediterranean plant whose bitter leaves may be blanched and used in salads
Beurre Blanc (burr-blahnk)
A reduction sauce of wine vinegar and shallots, cooked with butter and cream and beaten until thick and foamy. “White wine butter sauce.”
Gremolata
capers, anchovy, garlic, red wine vinegar, and lemon mixed in the robot coupe. Then, we fold in parsley, chives, and dill. A vibrant green, chunky salsa
Broiled Swordfish
Broiled swordfish (7oz) that is sliced and served over creamy sweet corn risotto, topped with chili oil and cilantro pesto, and finished with spring onion and breadcrumbs
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten
Norwegian Trout
Broiled Norwegian Trout (7 oz) served over Israeli couscous, crispy marble potatoes, and a jalapeno vinaigrette that is finished with fresh peaches, basil, and cilantro
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (can be GF with removal of couscous)
Black Cod
Pan-seared and oven-finished Black Cod (7 oz) served over creamy yellow polenta, topped with sun gold tomato salsa verde, radish, basil, chives, and parsley.
Allergens: Dairy
Dry Aged NY Strip
USDA Prime NY Strip (16oz). Sourced from Meats by Linz. Leaner than ribeye, but still tender and very flavorful. Aged for 36-45 days. It is seasoned and seared in butter to give the steak a nice seared crust.
Allergens: Dairy and Garlic
Hanger Steak and Frites
Wagyu Hanger Steak (8 oz). Sourced from Snake River Farms. The Hanger Steak (the lower belly of the cow) is a coarse-grained cut, rich with beefy flavor. It is important to cut against the large grain.
Allergens: Dairy and Garlic
Prime NY Strip
USDA Prime NY Strip (16 0z). Sourced from National Beef Prime. Less marbling and fat content than a Ribeye, but still has a rich and beefy flavor. It is seasoned and seared in butter to give the steak a nice seared crust
Allergens: Dairy and Garlic
Ribeye
USDA Prime Ribeye Steak (16 0z). Sourced from National Beef Prime. Flavorful, packed with marbling, and includes a large fat cap.
Allergens: Dairy and Garlic
Filet Mignon
Wagyu Tenderloin Steak (8 oz). Sourced from Snake River Farms. Despite being on the leaner side, the beef remains tender no matter what.
Allergens: Dairy and Garlic
Which two steaks are pre-cut?
Hanger and Dry Aged NY Strip
Gem Salad
Lil Gem Lettuce tossed with grapefruit, crispy prosciutto, pecorino cheese, garlic breadcrumbs, and Caesar dressing
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (breadcrumbs may be removed but there is a CC with the crispy prosciutto that will need to be clarified tableside).
Wedge Salad
Small baby Iceberg heads tossed with cherry tomatoes, bacon breadcrumbs, cucumber, dill, and our house-made blue cheese dressing made with Hook’s blue cheese
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (Can be made GF without breadcrumbs)
Bibb Salad
Bibb lettuce tossed with roasted beets, fresh strawberries, fennel, cilantro, parmesan cheese, house-made pistachio dukkah, and buttermilk vinaigrette (ranch).
Allergens: Dairy and Nuts (can remove the nut allergen with removal of pistachio dukkah)
Shrimp Chowder Soup
Roasted corn, bacon, carrot, cilantro, and chives. We top it with an Old Bay and cheddar biscuit and put in the oven until it’s golden brown.
Allergens: Dairy, Shellfish, and Gluten
Wagyu Meatballs
Six house-made meatballs sitting atop a creamy whipped ricotta and tomato sauce, finished with parmesan and chives. Served with focaccia.
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (Cannot be removed)
Shrimp Scampi
Five pieces of Oishii Shrimp cooked in our scampi butter with Calabrian chilies, and finished with fresh parsley. Served with two pieces of our house-made toasted ciabatta
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, and Shellfish (can be made GF with removal of ciabatta)
Baked Crab Cake
Two (3 oz) house-made seared crab cakes served with our Old Bay garlic aioli and greens from Planted in Detroit
Allergens: Shellfish and Gluten (cannot be removed)
Whipped Burrata (VEG)
Marinated Strawberries set atop creamy whipped burrata cheese finished with balsamic, basil, pistachio, and chives served with house-made focaccia
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, and Nut
Tuna Crudo
+1 Ahi grade Tuna (2 oz) with house-made lemon vinaigrette, cucumber, capers, red onion, breadcrumbs, and mild green Castelvetrano olives
Allergens: Gluten
Shrimp Cocktail
Six chilled Oishii Shrimp served over crushed ice with lemon and a side of house-made cocktail sauce
Allergens: Shellfish
Wagyu Tenderloin Tartare
Finely cut raw wagyu tenderloin (5 oz) tossed in Calabrian chili, capers, parsley, chive, and lemon juice served with tarragon aioli and a side of toasted brioche
Allergens: Gluten and Allium (can be GF with removal of brioche)
Pistachio Dukkah
Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds, and warm spices
Champagne Smash
Bombay Saphire Gin
Lillet Rosé
Charred Straberry Syrup
Brut Dry Sparkling Wine
2 Lemon Wedges
5 Mint Leaves
Glass: Large Ribbed Glass
Ice: Crushed Ice
Garnish: Mint Leaf and Charred Fresh Strawberry
Paper Plane
Four Roses
Montenegro Amaro
Coffee Infused Aperol
Lemon
Glass: Chilled Coupe
Garnish: Dehydrated Orange Wheel
Penicillin
John Barr Scotch
Honey Ginger Syrup
Lemon
Ardberg Uigeadail
Glass: Chilled Coupe
Garnish: Candied Ginger
GG Negroni
Ford’s Gin
Coffee Infused Aperol
Sweet Vermouth
Glass: Signature Glass
Ice: King Cube
Garnish: Fresh Orange Slice and Three Coffee Beans
Classic Martini
Beefeater Gin
House Dry Vermouth
Glass: Large Martini Glass
Garnish: Twist, Olive or Onion
Dirty Martini
Ketel One Vodka
Olive Brine
Glass: Large Martini Glass
Garnish: Two Blue Cheese Olives
Cosmopolitan
Ketel One Oranje Vodka
Cranberry Cordial
Lime Juice
Saline
Glass: Wide Coupe Glass
Garnish: Lime Twist, rubbed along the rim and placed on the side of the glass
Hemingway Daiquiri
Bacardi
Luxardo Maraschino
Grapefruit
Lime Juice
Demerara Syrup
Glass: Chilled Coupe Glass
Garnish: Dehydrated Lime
French
Vanilla Infused Wheatley
Chambord
Pineapple Juice
Lime Juice
Glass: Chilled Coupe Glass
Garnish: Brandied Cherry
Espresso Martini
Titos
St George Coffee Liqueur
Espresso
Demerara Syrup
Glass: Large Martini Glass
Garnish: Grated Coffee Beans
French 75
Plymouth Gin
Dry Sparkling Wine
Lemon Juice
Simple Syrup
Glass: Chilled Coupe Glass
Garnish: Dehydrated Lemon
Bee’s Knees
Citadelle Gin
Lemon Juice
Honey Syrup
Regan’s Orange Bitters
Glass: Nick and Nora Glass
Garnish: Pansy
Lemon Drop Martini
Ketel One Citron
Licor 43
Lemon Juice
Simple Syrup
Glass: Large Martini Glass
Garnish: Dehydrated Lemon
Chocolate Martini
Bailey’s Chocolate Liqueur
Licor 43
Ketel One Vodka
Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
Glass: Chilled Nick and Nora Glass
Garnish: Shave Cocoa Nibs and a Pinch of Salt
Old Fashioned
Old Forester 86
Demerara Syrup
Black Walnut Bitters
Angostura Bitters
Glass: Signature Glass
Ice: King Cube
Garnish: Expressed Orange Peel, Rubbed over Rim
Manhattan
Rittenhouse
Averna Amaro
Sweet Vermouth
Angostura Bitters
Glass: Signature Glass
Ice: King Cube
Garnish: Brandied Cherry
Sidecar
Maison Rouge Cognac
Combier Orange
Cardenal Mendoza Brandy
Lemon
Demerara Syrup
Glass: Nice and Nora
Garnish: Expressed Lemon Peel Rubbed over Rim and then Discarded
Clover Club
Beefeater Gin
Raspberry Syrup
Lemon Juice
Egg White
Glass: Chilled Coupe Glass
Garnish: Three Skewered Raspberries
Margarita
Espolon Blanco Tequila
Combier Orange
Orange Juice
Simple Syrup
Lemon Juice
Lime Juice
Glass: Large Ribbed Glass
Ice: Standard Ice
Garnish: Dehydrated Lime
Mojito
Bacardi Rum
Simple Syrup
Lime Juice
Soda
Lime
Mint Leaves
Glass: Large Ribbed Glass
Ice: Crushed Ice
Garnish: Mint Sprig
Daily Ceviche
Fresh peach, raddish, and cilantro tossed in a lime-vinaigrette served with tortilla chips
Allergens: Gluten (CC with tortilla chips)
Fresh Seasonal Oysters
Six fresh hand shucked oysters served over crushed ice with our house-made rose mignotte, fresh horseradish, and lemon
Allergens: Shellfish
[steak Enhancements] Bearnaise
(2 oz) Buttery emulsion that is flavored with white wine, shallots, and tarragon
Allergens: Allium and Dairy (Cannot be removed)
[Steak Enhancements] Truffle Butter
(2 oz) Butter that is made from black truffle paste, shallots, lemon zest, and chives
Allergens: Allium and Dairy (Cannot be removed)
[steak Enhancements] Torched Blue Cheese
(2 oz) Hook’s Blue Cheese sprinkle on the top, quickly broiled just to melt
Allergens: Dairy (Cannot be removed)
[Steak Enhancements] Garlic Butter
(2 oz) A butter made with fresh and confit garlic
Allergens: Dairy (Cannot be removed)
Aunt Gin’s Cheesecake
House-made cheesecake with a gingersnap crust served with macerated seasonal fruit and pistachio streusel
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, and Nut (Nut allergen in the crust if allergy is severe. Pistachio streusel can be removed)
Chocolate Brownie
House-made chocolate brownie (4 oz) topped with Mooville vanilla ice cream (3 oz), butterscotch sherry caramel, and hazelnut praline
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, and Nut
Black Cherry Sundae
Peanut brittle, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, brandied cherries, black cherry ice cream, and peaunuts
Allergens: Dairy and Nut
Heirloom Tomatoes
Sliced Heirloom tomatoes marinated EVOO and rose vinegar, served with whipped ricotta and basil
Allergens: Dairy
Creamed Spinach
Fresh Spinach cooked with heavy cream, garlic, and parmesan cheese
Allergens: Dairy (Cannot be removed)
Creamed Corn
(6 oz) Creamed corn made with bacon, Spanish onion, garlic, cream, lime zest, and parmesan cheese. Finished with Tajin, Ritz Crumble, cilantro, and parmesan cheese (Cannot be vegetarian)
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (Cannot be removed)
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted fresh asparagus served over creamy whipped feta with a lemon vinaigrette, breadcrumbs, and chives
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (Cannot be removed)
Roasted Mushrooms
Cremini Mushrooms (8 oz) roasted with garlic, thyme, chives, and parsley. Tossed in a Madeira cream sauce and served over a creamy whipped boursin cheese (2 oz), and finished with chives
Allergens: Dairy
Tajin
Mexican seasoning made with chillies, sea salt, and dehydrated limes
Cremini
Rich button mushroom
Madeira
Fortified Portugese wine
Boursin
Soft, spreadable French cow’s milk cheese
Hand-Cut Fries
Hand-cut in-house, fried and seasoned, served with our house-made garlic aioli
Potato Gratin
Potatoes layered with Hook’s aged cheddar, garlic, roasted shallots, and chives. It is then all baked together until golden brown
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (Cannot be removed)
Loaded Baked Potato
A large Russet potato with a portion of the potato scooped out and whipped with heavy cream, Boursin cheese, and butter. It is then topped with with crispy bacon, aged cheddar, scallions, and sour cream
Allergens: Dairy and Gluten (CC Gluten with the crispy bacon. Dairy cannot be removed)
Buttery Whipped Potatoes
(6 oz) Yukon Gold Potatoes whipped with butter and roasted garlic, topped with chives
Allergens: Dairy, cannot be removed
[Steak Enhancements] French Onion Butter
(2 oz) Butter made with Spanish onion, Madeira wine, and beef stock
Allergens: Gluten (Cannot be removed)
