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In what amount of time should a table be greeted? |
2 minutes |
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What is the proper greeting? |
Welcome to Aba! Have you dined with us before?
Greet with water |
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Describe the Aba menu as you would to a guest |
Our menu is Mediterranean with Southern California influence. Everything is served mezze style, meant to be shared. |
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How many plates would you suggest each guest to get? |
2 to 3 plates per guest |
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Why is it important to explain that our dishes come out as they are ready? |
Set expectation that not every course will come out as once |
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In what amount of time for us to check back with a table? |
Within two or three minutes of the guest receiving their food |
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When should you offer a guest another cocktail/glass of wine? |
When the glass is 1/3 full |
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What is the proper check back question? |
Is there anything I can bring for the table? May I bring you anything else at this time? Is there anything else you need? |
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List two dishes that must be marked with a steak knife |
Chicken thigh Skirt steak Lamb chop |
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When should you bring clean mezze plates to the table? |
After taking the food order or in preparation for new course |
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When dropping off a kebab plate, what should you tell the guest? |
Comes with a shape metal skewer |
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Dessert spiel |
Here’s our dessert menu. Would you like some chocolate cake? Or I would recommend honey pie, my personal favorite. We also have coffee, espresso, or tea if you’d like. |
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6 steps of allergy procedure |
1. Ask the guest if they have any allergies. 2 Confirm with the kitchen expo that the dish can be made without the allergen. 3. Fill out the pink allergies slip completely. 4. Have front of house manager and chef sign and return slip to expo. 5. Ring into toast with all modifiers. 6. Collect pink allergy slip at the end of shift and attach to check out. |
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Describe the frequent diner program as you would to a guest |
It’s free to enroll. It’s let us entertain use way of rewarding, our regular guests with bonuses and gifts by earning points each time you dine with us. |
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What is sumac? |
Acidic, slightly sweet berry, used as a seasoning |
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What are the two main ingredients in hummus? |
Chickpeas and tahini |
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What is our classic hummus served with? |
Crudites, which is accompanied with our house bread |
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How is the eggplant prepared in the chard eggplant spread? |
The eggplant is grilled and then baked it’s own smoke |
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What is the hidden dairy allergy in charred eggplant spread? |
It is blended with yogurt |
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Describe the muhamara, as you would to a guest |
Roasted red bell pepper, purée with garlic and pomegranate it has walnuts and a bit of spice. |
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Can muhammara be made without nuts? |
No walnuts in puree |
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Describe the smoky garlic hummus, as you would to a guest |
Classic hummus, topped with smoky, garlic, chili oil, roasted garlic cloves, preserved lemon, vinaigrette, and Ceci |
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List three ingredients that top, the pumpkin hummus |
- Pumpkin seeds - Pumpkin seed oil - Brown butter |
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List three garnishes on top of the whipped feta spread |
Toasted pistachios, Aleepo, extra-virgin olive oil |
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If the guest would like to receive points on the FDP card, what are the two forms of payment they must be paying with? |
Cash or card |
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List the spread served with bread in the dish. Why do we do this? |
Lamb Ragu hummus. To signify breaking bread with others |
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What are the three spreads served with the spread sampler for lunch? |
Smoky, garlic, hummus, muhammara, whipped feta |
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List for olives served in the feta and olive Mezze |
Luques, castelvetrano, kalamata, nicoise |
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List three items served with feta and olives, not including feta and olives |
Sumac, red onion, pickled cauliflower, persimmon, Marcona almonds, sweetie drops |
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List for ingredients in the village salad |
Cucumber, bell peppers, heirloom, vine and cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, basil |
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Describe the roasted winter squash as you would to a guest |
Three kinds of squash: roasted Kabocha, butternut, and Delicata squash topped with fennel raisin relish and fried sage |
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Describe caper, berries as you would to a guest |
Larger meatier caper. Between olive and caper |
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What two dressings are served in the little gem salad? |
Red wine vinaigrette and berbere ranch |
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What sauce comes with the crispy potatoes |
Scallion Crema |
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What is a kennebec potato?describe m |
Potato designed for perfect frying. |
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What are the restrictions on redeeming FDP reward dollars (days they are not allowed to pay with rewards) |
-Saturdays after 3pm - NYE - Valentine’s Day - Mother’s Day - Thanksgiving - Christmas |
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Describe mizithra as you would to a guest. |
Shredded sheep’s milk cheese. A lighter Parmesan |
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List two sauces served with the green falafel |
Avocado Taziki and garlic tahini |
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How many falafel are served with green falafel? |
4 |
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What sauce are the brussels sprouts tossed in? |
Harissa honey and olive oil |
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What are the two garnishes on the brussels sprouts? |
Dukkah and lemon zest |
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Describe dukkah as you would to a guest |
A perfect autumn blend of nuts (marcona, almonds, pepitas, sesame seeds and cashews) and spices |
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List three spices in the harissa honey |
Coriander, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, black pepper, salt |
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Candy truffle baked orzo be made gluten free? |
Yes, if made without the Parmesan bread crumb topping |
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List three citrus items served with the yellow tail |
Texas orange, Cara Cara orange, grapefruit,fruit Supremes |
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What is the dressing served with the yellowtail? |
Citrus dressing |
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If a credit card does not swipe, what must you do? |
Ask for another payment or ask a manager |
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Describe the ahi tuna as you would to a guest |
Tossed with grapes and green beans on a bed of garlic aïoli. Garnished with fried capers, fried shallots, and finished with an olive oil drizzle |
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Describe Yuzu as you would to a guest |
A tart sour citrus with floral notes |
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List two items served with the red snapper |
Fried shallots, Fresno chili, roasted garlic |
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List three ingredients in the citrus ponzu |
Orange juice, lime, juice, lemon, zest, lime, zest, sugar, water, fish sauce, MSG, olive oil, lemon Koshu |
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What grain is served with for lamb chops? |
Freekah |
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Describe the pork belly as you would to a guest |
Seared pork belly cured in house with maqluba spice in warm honey, apples, on a bed of roasted spaghetti squash |
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List the side served with the skirt steak |
Frites topped with feta |
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What three sauces are served with the skirt steak? |
Za’atar, tzatziki, zhoug |
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What is the temperature on the skirt steak? |
Medium rare |
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What utensils should the skirt steak, chicken, thighs, and lamb chops be marked with prior to it coming out? |
Steak knife |
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What denominations of gift cards do we sell in the restaurant? |
$25, $50, $100 |
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List two items served with the chicken thighs |
Roasted sugar snap peas, Piquillo peppers, sautéed Swiss chard |
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What sauce is served with the crispy chicken thigh? |
Chicken Jus |
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What kind of rice is served with the kebabs? |
Basmati lemon and dill rice |
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List the kebab that comes with tzatziki |
Lamb and beef kefta |
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Describe tzatziki as you would to a guest |
Greek yogurt base with cucumber and Dill |
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List three kebabs that come with green Zhoug |
Chicken and salmon |
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What kebab comes with red zhoug? |
Halloumi |
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Describe the green zhoug as you would to a guest |
Similar to chimichurri sauce with a kick |
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What is the hidden allergy in the green zhoug |
Seafood (fish sauce) |
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List the three items skewered on the halloumi kebab, not including the halloumi |
Zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes |
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How many points does a guest have to earn to receive $10 in rewards? |
150 points |
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What two sauces are served with the scallops? |
Sumac molasses and green muhammara |
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How many scallops come with the scallops? |
3 u10 scallops |
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Describe the spicy tomato crab dip as you would to a guest |
Tomato base with lump crab and garlic served warm with gluten-free crackers |
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Is bread served with the spicy tomato crab dip? |
No gf crackers |
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How big is a portion of halibut |
5oz |
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Describe harissa as you would describe the blackberry drop biscuit as you went to a guest to a guest |
Roasted garlic yogurt and tomato chili water |
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Describe the blackberry drop biscuit as you would to a guest |
Describe the blackberry drop biscuit as you would to a guest |
House made biscuit served with blackberry jam and whipped cream |
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Describe the khachupuri as you would to a guest |
House made bread boat, stuffed with mushrooms, graviera cheese, garlic, and a medium baked egg topped with brown butter |
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What type of cheese is served on top of the shakshuka? |
Graviera (sheep’s milk) |
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What sauce is served with shashuka? |
Tomato harissa sauce |
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If a guest adds up incorrectly on their credit card receipt, what do you do |
Take the tip line |
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How is the egg prepared on shashuka? |
Poached |
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Describe the harissa as you would to a guest |
Tomato chili paste |
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What are the four main components of the house smoked salmon board? |
Jerusalem everything bagel, labneh, smoked Atlantic salmon dip and |
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What two spreads come with Jerusalem bagel? |
Labneh and smoked Atlantic salmon dip |
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What for seasonings are on the Jerusalem bagel? |
Fennel, sesame seeds, nigella seed, poppy seed |
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What time do we stop serving brunch? |
3pm |
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What is labnah? |
Yogurt strained to remove moisture, leaving a whipped cream cheese texture and taste without sweetness |
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What side is served with the skirt steak and eggs? |
Crispy potatoes and tzatziki |
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What do you need to do before you ring in any dessert? |
Drop silverware |
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List two options for the frozen Greek yogurt |
Olive oil and salt Lemon meringue |
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If a guest gives you a credit card, promotional certificate, and a gift card, and would like to issue points, in what order would you process it? |
1. Promotional certificate. 2. Points. 3. Gift card 4. Credit card |
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What is the hidden allergy in our house bread? |
Dairy |
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What is za’atar? |
Sumac, sesame, thyme |
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Describe the frequent diner program as you would to a guest |
It’s free to enroll. It’s let us entertain use way of rewarding, our regular guests with bonuses and gifts by earning points each time you dine with us. |
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List two blended scotch as we offer |
Johnny Walker Monkey shoulder |
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Lightbody white wine |
Buketa |
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Describe the Chardonnay as you would to a guest |
Our full bodied, white wine. Nectarine, subtle butter, and oak. |
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If the guest typically drink Sauvignon Blanc, which two wines would you offer? |
Mason Sauvignon Blanc and mylonas assyrtiko |
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What is the difference between agiorgitiko and xinomavro? |
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Describe the difference between scaia rose and rumor rose |
Scaia: Italian, fruity, tangy, and fresh Rumor: French, more reflective of minerals, citrus, and floral. Dryer |
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Describe your favorite white or sparkling wine by the glass as you would to a guest |
My favorite is the 2021 mylonas assyrtiko. It takes me back to my visit in Greece by reflecting the seaside salty air while keeping a soft, crisp, fruity flavor. |
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Light bodied red wine |
Valravn pinot noir |
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Two full bodied reds |
Recanti Jordan |
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3 zero proof and flavor profiles |
Faux-loma: virgin spicy Paloma Unplugged: light green juice with ginger and pineapple Comment section : virgin miami vice (piña colada and strawberry daiquiri) |
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What is sumac? |
Acidic, slightly sweet berry, used as a seasoning |
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What are the two main ingredients in hummus? |
Chickpeas and tahini |
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What is our classic hummus served with? |
Crudites, which is accompanied with our house bread |
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How is the eggplant prepared in the chard eggplant spread? |
The eggplant is grilled and then baked it’s own smoke |
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What is the hidden dairy allergy in charred eggplant spread? |
It is blended with yogurt |
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Describe the muhamara, as you would to a guest |
Roasted red bell pepper, purée with garlic and pomegranate it has walnuts and a bit of spice. |
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Can muhammara be made without nuts? |
No walnuts in puree |
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Describe the smoky garlic hummus, as you would to a guest |
Classic hummus, topped with smoky, garlic, chili oil, roasted garlic cloves, preserved lemon, vinaigrette, and Ceci |
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List three ingredients that top, the pumpkin hummus |
- Pumpkin seeds - Pumpkin seed oil - Brown butter |
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List three garnishes on top of the whipped feta spread |
Toasted pistachios, Aleepo, extra-virgin olive oil |
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If the guest would like to receive points on the FDP card, what are the two forms of payment they must be paying with? |
Cash or card |
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List the spread served with bread in the dish. Why do we do this? |
Lamb Ragu hummus. To signify breaking bread with others |
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What are the three spreads served with the spread sampler for lunch? |
Smoky, garlic, hummus, muhammara, whipped feta |
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List for olives served in the feta and olive Mezze |
Luques, castelvetrano, kalamata, nicoise |
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List three items served with feta and olives, not including feta and olives |
Sumac, red onion, pickled cauliflower, persimmon, Marcona almonds, sweetie drops |
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List for ingredients in the village salad |
Cucumber, bell peppers, heirloom, vine and cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, basil |
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Describe the roasted winter squash as you would to a guest |
Three kinds of squash: roasted Kabocha, butternut, and Delicata squash topped with fennel raisin relish and fried sage |
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Describe caper, berries as you would to a guest |
Larger meatier caper. Between olive and caper |
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What two dressings are served in the little gem salad? |
Red wine vinaigrette and berbere ranch |
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What sauce comes with the crispy potatoes |
Scallion Crema |
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What is a kennebec potato?describe m |
Potato designed for perfect frying. |
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What are the restrictions on redeeming FDP reward dollars (days they are not allowed to pay with rewards) |
-Saturdays after 3pm - NYE - Valentine’s Day - Mother’s Day - Thanksgiving - Christmas |
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Describe mizithra as you would to a guest. |
Shredded sheep’s milk cheese. A lighter Parmesan |
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List two sauces served with the green falafel |
Avocado Taziki and garlic tahini |
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How many falafel are served with green falafel? |
4 |
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What sauce are the brussels sprouts tossed in? |
Harissa honey and olive oil |
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What are the two garnishes on the brussels sprouts? |
Dukkah and lemon zest |
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Describe dukkah as you would to a guest |
A perfect autumn blend of nuts (marcona, almonds, pepitas, sesame seeds and cashews) and spices |
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List three spices in the harissa honey |
Coriander, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, black pepper, salt |
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Candy truffle baked orzo be made gluten free? |
Yes, if made without the Parmesan bread crumb topping |
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List three citrus items served with the yellow tail |
Texas orange, Cara Cara orange, grapefruit,fruit Supremes |
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What is the dressing served with the yellowtail? |
Citrus dressing |
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If a credit card does not swipe, what must you do? |
Ask for another payment or ask a manager |
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Describe the ahi tuna as you would to a guest |
Tossed with grapes and green beans on a bed of garlic aïoli. Garnished with fried capers, fried shallots, and finished with an olive oil drizzle |
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Describe Yuzu as you would to a guest |
A tart sour citrus with floral notes |
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List two items served with the red snapper |
Fried shallots, Fresno chili, roasted garlic |
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List three ingredients in the citrus ponzu |
Orange juice, lime, juice, lemon, zest, lime, zest, sugar, water, fish sauce, MSG, olive oil, lemon Koshu |
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What grain is served with for lamb chops? |
Freekah |
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Describe the pork belly as you would to a guest |
Seared pork belly cured in house with maqluba spice in warm honey, apples, on a bed of roasted spaghetti squash |
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List the side served with the skirt steak |
Frites topped with feta |
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What three sauces are served with the skirt steak? |
Za’atar, tzatziki, zhoug |
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What is the temperature on the skirt steak? |
Medium rare |
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What utensils should the skirt steak, chicken, thighs, and lamb chops be marked with prior to it coming out? |
Steak knife |
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What denominations of gift cards do we sell in the restaurant? |
$25, $50, $100 |
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List two items served with the chicken thighs |
Roasted sugar snap peas, Piquillo peppers, sautéed Swiss chard |
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What sauce is served with the crispy chicken thigh? |
Chicken Jus |
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What kind of rice is served with the kebabs? |
Basmati lemon and dill rice |
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List the kebab that comes with tzatziki |
Lamb and beef kefta |
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Describe tzatziki as you would to a guest |
Greek yogurt base with cucumber and Dill |
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List three kebabs that come with green Zhoug |
Chicken and salmon |
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What kebab comes with red zhoug? |
Halloumi |
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Describe the green zhoug as you would to a guest |
Similar to chimichurri sauce with a kick |
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What is the hidden allergy in the green zhoug |
Seafood (fish sauce) |
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List the three items skewered on the halloumi kebab, not including the halloumi |
Zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes |
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How many points does a guest have to earn to receive $10 in rewards? |
150 points |
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What two sauces are served with the scallops? |
Sumac molasses and green muhammara |
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How many scallops come with the scallops? |
3 u10 scallops |
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Describe the spicy tomato crab dip as you would to a guest |
Tomato base with lump crab and garlic served warm with gluten-free crackers |
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Is bread served with the spicy tomato crab dip? |
No gf crackers |
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How big is a portion of halibut |
5oz |
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Describe harissa as you would describe the blackberry drop biscuit as you went to a guest to a guest |
Roasted garlic yogurt and tomato chili water |
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Describe the blackberry drop biscuit as you would to a guest |
Describe the blackberry drop biscuit as you would to a guest |
House made biscuit served with blackberry jam and whipped cream |
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Describe the khachupuri as you would to a guest |
House made bread boat, stuffed with mushrooms, graviera cheese, garlic, and a medium baked egg topped with brown butter |
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What type of cheese is served on top of the shakshuka? |
Graviera (sheep’s milk) |
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What sauce is served with shashuka? |
Tomato harissa sauce |
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If a guest adds up incorrectly on their credit card receipt, what do you do |
Take the tip line |
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How is the egg prepared on shashuka? |
Poached |
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Describe the harissa as you would to a guest |
Tomato chili paste |
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What are the four main components of the house smoked salmon board? |
Jerusalem everything bagel, labneh, smoked Atlantic salmon dip and |
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What two spreads come with Jerusalem bagel? |
Labneh and smoked Atlantic salmon dip |
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What for seasonings are on the Jerusalem bagel? |
Fennel, sesame seeds, nigella seed, poppy seed |
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What time do we stop serving brunch? |
3pm |
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What is labnah? |
Yogurt strained to remove moisture, leaving a whipped cream cheese texture and taste without sweetness |
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What side is served with the skirt steak and eggs? |
Crispy potatoes and tzatziki |
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What do you need to do before you ring in any dessert? |
Drop silverware |
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List two options for the frozen Greek yogurt |
Olive oil and salt Lemon meringue |
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If a guest gives you a credit card, promotional certificate, and a gift card, and would like to issue points, in what order would you process it? |
1. Promotional certificate. 2. Points. 3. Gift card 4. Credit card |
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Describe the date cake as you would to a guest |
Rich date cake, topped with Brulé Demerara sugar served on whiskey sumac caramel, finished with whip cream |
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Describe the Havla |
A thick, middle eastern confection made of tahini and sugar |
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What is served with the chocolate cake? |
Vanilla whipped cream and caramel sauce |
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Beside the dessert, what else should you offer after the guest has completed their meal? |
Coffee, espresso, tea or after dinner drink |
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What brand of coffee do we serve? |
Beatrix |
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What brand of tea do we serve? |
Rishi |
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Which tea is our caffeine free option? |
Blueberry hibiscus, and chamomile |
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If a guest wants a light beer, which beer would you offer? |
Moody tongue |
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If a guest wants a light beer, which beer would you offer? |
Parks and rec |
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If a guest wants a hoppy beer, which beer would you offer? |
Mcconahaze |
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What is the hidden allergy in our house bread? |
Dairy |
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If a guest wants a wheat beer, which beer would you offer? |
Live oak hefe |
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If a guest wants a mead beer, which beer would you offer? |
Meridian hive blackberry mead |
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What are our house liquors? |
- Vodka: basic - Gin: Waterloo No. 9 - Rum: plantation 3 star - tequila: tromba blanco - whiskey: old grandad - scotch: famous grouse |
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List three vodka so we offer |
Tito’s, kettle one, grey goose, deep eddy |
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List three tequilas we offer |
Casamigos Tequila Ocho Tromba Espolon |
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List three gins we offer |
Fords Hendricks Monkey 47 |
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List three bourbons we offerr |
Makers mark Woodford reserve Garrison Bros |
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List three whiskeys we offer |
Jameson Still Austin TX blended whiskey |
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List two write whiskeys |
Wild turkey 101 rye Knob creek rye |
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List two single malt scotch as we offer |
Glenlivet Laphroig Macallan |
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What is za’atar? |
Sumac, sesame, thyme |
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