Test Questions Flashcards
What is the difference between Whiskey, Bourbon, and Rye?
Whiskey is the general term/over arching term used for liquor made with mashed grains
Bourbon and Rye are types of whiskey’s.
How do you determine Bourbon is Bourbon and Rye is Rye?
Bourbon must be made from a minimum of 51% corn
Rye must be made from a minimum of 51% rye
The remaining 49% can be any other mixture of grains
What is a Mashbill?
The mash bill of a whisky is the grain combination used when making multigrain spirits such as bourbons and ryes. Unlike single malt these do not consist of a single grain, but are instead produced using a mixture of different grains such as corn, rye, wheat and barley
What is Cognac?
Cognac is a category of Brandy, named for the Cognac region of France where it is produced. It is a grape-based product; only 3 specific grape varieties are used.
What is a Negroni?
An apéritif cocktail made of equal parts of Gin, Vermouth Rosso, and Campari.
Generally served on the rocks & garnished with an orange slice/orange peel
What are AVAs?
Give 3 examples
American Viticultural Area – It’s a specific type of appellation or origin used on wine labels. An AVA is a delimited grape-growing region with specific geographic or climatic features that distinguish it from the surrounding regions and affect how grapes are grown.
Sonoma, California
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Mississippi River Valley
What are our Well Liquors?
Vodka:
Tequila
Gin:
Rum:
Whiskey:
Brandy:
What is the difference between Old & New World wines?
Old World refers to the regions wine originated from; a.k.a. Europe: France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, Croatia etc.
New World is everywhere else: USA, Canada, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
What’s a busser’s primary goal?
a.k.a. “Server Assistants” the primary goal of a busser is to assist the server by maintaining cleanliness on the floor, mostly at guest tables, to provide exceptional (water/coffee/tea) service, and polish.
What are the SOPs for VIPs?
- Discuss all amuses, comped courses/extras, or “chef to cook” items with Chef AND a FOH manager prior to being rung in
- Read notes on guest and provide additional notes throughout dinner experience to ensure to continuation of a great connection with VIPs
- Give extra TLC
What wines pair well with LEAN cuts of meat like Filet Mignon/Top Sirloin?
*Pinot Noir
*Syrah
Rioja
Tempranillo
What wines pair with more MARBLED/FATTIER cuts of meat?
*Cabernet Sauvignon
*Malbec
Sangiovese
Gamay
*Merlot
even Chardonnay! It’s very versatile with natural acidity that has a similar effect on the fat in steak as the tannins in red wine would.
What wines pair well with SEAFOOD like lobster, oysters, scallops?
*Sauvignon Blanc
*Chardonnay
Viognier
Albarino
Sylvaner
What wines pair well with SEAFOOD like Mahi?
Sauvignon Blanc
Viognier
What wines pair well with CITRUS & LIGHT SAUCES?
Sauvignon Blanc
