Refire/Raw/Caviar

Question 1

5 steps of refire procedure

Answer 1

1) apologize and offer to fix the issue
2) return the dish to chef. State the problem and a possible solution
3) fill out refire chit
4) inform zone manager
5) after manager returns the item to the guest, check back in to make sure it is satisfactory

Question 2

Hamachi Crudo

1) basic description
2) allergies
3) table marking
4) what is hamachi
5) what is crudo
6) what is the portion size?
7) what is ponzu?

Answer 2

1) ponzu, spring onion, French breakfast radish, sesame seeds, shiso, cilantro
2) allium, fish, gluten
3) table fork, table knife
4) a species of Jack Fish. Also known as Amberjack or Yellowtail. Mild and firm
5) Spanish for “raw”
6) 2oz
7) citrus based sauce from Japan, can be mixed with soy sauce

Question 3

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

1) basic description
2) allergies
3) table setting
4) which ingredient contains gluten?
5) why do we use yellowfin?
6) what allergies can be omitted?
7) what type of crisp is served with it?
8) the crisp is sprinkled with what?
9) what is the watermelon infused with?
10) how are the macadamia nuts served on this dish?

Answer 3

1) avocado, crispy shallots, watermelon, macadamia nuts
2) allium, gluten/soy, nuts
3) table fork, table knife
4) white soy vinaigrette, used to toss the tuna in
5) premium texture and taste
6) allium, nuts
7) tofu crisp
8) nori, seaweed powder
9) tobacco compressed watermelon
10) microplaned on top

Question 4

Oysters on the Half Shell

1) basic description
2) list ingredients of cocktail sauce 6
3) list ingredients of mignonette 5
4) allergies
5) table marking
6) first question we ask guests when oysters are ordered
7) second question
8) how can oysters be ordered?
9) what is mignonette?
10) where do the chilled oyster come from? Why?
11) where do warm oysters come from? Why?
12) what is black out oyster?

Answer 4

1) cocktail sauce and mignonette
2) ketchup, lemon, orange, tobacco, horseradish black pepper
3) champagne vin, shallots, sugar, salt, black pepper
4) shellfish, allium, citrus
5) table fork, table knife, cocktail fork
6) clarify hit or chilled
7) how many would you like?
8) 1/6/12
9) a condiment typically made from vinegar, shallots, black pepper. Eaten with raw bar food
10) west coast, smaller, sweeter, creamy
11) east coast, larger, better with heat, more salinity
12) chilled oyster, topped with Siberian caviar, over chilled vodka

Question 5

Wild Blue Prawn Shrimp Cocktail

1) basic description
2) aioli ingredients 5
3) court bouillon ingredients 12
4) allergies
5) table marking
6) how many per order?
7) size

Answer 5

1) cocktail sauce, drawn butter, garlic aioli
2) mayo, cayenne, garlic, salt, lemon juice
3) water, white wine, orange, lemon, onion, fennel, leeks, garlic, coriander, star anise, pepper
4) shellfish, allium, corriander, citrus
5) table fork, table knife
6) 1/2 lb, 4-5 pieces
7) U8

Question 6

Alaskan King Crab Legs

1) basic description
2) allergies
3) table marking
4) first question we ask
5) how many per order

Answer 6

1) cocktail sauce, drawn butter, garlic aioli
2) shellfish, allium, coriander, citrus
3) table fork, table knife, cocktail fork
4) hot or chilled
5) 1/2 lb or 1 lb, both will come knuckle and leg meat

Question 7

Tenderloin Tartare

1) basic description
2) list ingredients
3) list ingredients of vinaigrette
4) allergies
5) table marking
6) is there raw egg?
7) what is the most unique component
8) what type of bread is served?
9) can it be made gluten free?
10) what item can we substitute for the bread?

Answer 7

1) smoked egg yolk, white soy, grilled sourdough
2) beef tenderloin, chives, shallots, white soy, capers, egg yolk jam, vinaigrette, sourdough, cornichon
3) evoo, Dijon, white soy, whole grain mustard, ketchup, lemon, tobasco, Worcestershire
4) gluten, allium, egg, citrus
5) table fork, knife, fish knife
6) No
7) smoked egg yolk jam
8) grilled sourdough
9) No, white soy in vinaigrette
10) potato chips

Question 8

Caviar Service

1) basic description
2) allergies
3) table marking
4) portion size
5) what is a blini?
6) what is creme fraiche?

Answer 8

1) warm blinis, potato chips, chives, egg, creme fraiche
2) allium, egg, gluten, dairy
3) table fork and knife, mother of pearl spoon
4) 1oz
5) potato and flour Russian pancake
6) French sour cream. Lighter