Things you need to know Flashcards
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The 5 core emotional skills of a 51% at broken spanish?
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Optimistic warmth, intelligence, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness and integrity.
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Who are the 5 stakeholders in broken Spanish?
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Employees, guest, community, supplier, investors.
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What is the address, phone number and website for broken spanish?
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1050 s flower at suite 102 Los Angeles ca, 90057
213-749-1460
Www.brokenspanish.com
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Who is the head chef?
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Ray Garcia
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Who is chef de cuisine?
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Getter Atienza
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Who is the pastry chef?
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Luis Ayella
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Who is Jacob?
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Owner/partner of broken spanish
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Who is Brian
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Assistant GM
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Who is Danielle?
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General Manager
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John
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Corporate Liason
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Who is mike?
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Bar Director
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What is a la minute?
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A manner of doing things at the last minute.
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What is Achiote?
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Shrub known for annato seeds that when ground and mixed with spices, lime juice or vinegar to make Achiote paste used to color and marinade meats.
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What is Adobado?
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The immersion of raw food in a stock or sauce.
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What is Aguamiel?
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Sap of the Mexican maguey cactus.
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What is Ahogada?
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The dish is drowned in sauce also called wet.
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What is Al Carbon?
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Barbecued over wood or charcoal.
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Al Pastor
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Spit grilled meat similar to shawarma but instead of lamb, pork is used.
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What is Anaheim pepper?
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Mild variety of the New Mexico chile pepper.
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What is Anacho Chili?
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Broad Dried chile 3-4 inches long with deep reddish dark brown color.
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What is Asado?
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Broiled
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What is Atole?
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Hot masa based corn beverage with cinnamon and vanilla traditionally served at Christmas with tamale.
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What is Barbacoa?
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Caribbean/Spanish form of BBQ that can take place over an open fire or a hole in the ground covered in maguey leaves.
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What is Barley?
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An annual cereal grain 4th largest produced cereal crop in the world.
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What does it mean to blanch?
Plunge food into salted boiling water very briefly followed another plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
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What is Bolillo?
Cruncy rolls used to stuff torts.
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What is a Bolsa?
A bag.
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What is calamansi?
A bitter lime from the Philippines.
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What is Carnitas?
Little Meats
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The 7 attributes of broken Spanish
Warmth, sincerity, support, respect, accountability, humility, family.
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What is the concept of Broken Spanish?
It is chef ray Garcia's vision to bring authentic Mexican recipes, fresh farm to table ingredients, and bold refined flavors with an LA vibe. Essentially we want to think of Los Angeles a region of Mexico.
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Who is Lewis Chan?
Head chef at BS tacoria.
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What are the hours of broken Spanish?
5:30-11:00
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What is Masienda?
They are purveyors of Mexican landrace corn (maize). They import a non GMO maize that celebrates provenance, flavor, color and culinary application.
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What are 5 rules of hospitality?
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The guest is always right.
Always maintain eye contact with guest.
It's fun to have a cocktail at the bar before dinner.
3 words...make it happen.
First timers are tomorrow's regulars.
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What are 5 rules of ordering?
Always write orders down on your notepad.
Any item ordered twice or more should be grouped together, unless there are specific modifications.
Be sure to verify the guests order- never assume always ask.
Make sure to remove menus after taking orders.
Always review orders before sending, always.
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Name five things that can help end an experience on a positive.
Once you have served the final course, prepare the check so that it is ready upon request.
When presenting the check make eye contact and thank them.
If the table does not have an identifiable host,lace the check in a neutral spot.
Always use a serving tray to serve coffee, cup p,ace to the right of guest with handle pointing 4 o'clock (8 o'clock for lefties)
If the party lingers after paying , keep alert offering coffee and water refills.
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What is the information you should know about VIP's?
Names, favorite drink, favorite table, favorite menu items, what they ordered on their last visit, and any miscellaneous preferences.
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What are the two landrace a maize used at broken Spanish?
Conico- blue in color
| Bolita- white
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Give an example of an opening spiel to guests.
Good evening, welcome to Broken Spanish. may I offer you a cocktail or glass of wine to begin? In the meantime, feel free to look over the menu and let me know if there are any questions, I'd also be more than happy to make recommendations.
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Give the Menu Spiel.
Our menu is based on classic home style Mexican cuisine and we focus on using the best quality ingredients possible. Our dishes lend themselves to sharing and many guest find that ordering a variety of items for the table is a good approach.
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Delivering the check spiel.
Mr. Smith here is your check, please take your time.
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Returning the credit card spiel.
Thank you, mr. Smith. I hope that everyone enjoys the rest of their evening and thank you for joining us.
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Name 5 things you need to do when greeting guest at the table?
Greet the party within 1 minute of being seated.
Take orders from women first, note the seat numbers.
Your manner should be sincere and welcoming.
Think pleasant as you approach the table.
Be aware of visual and verbal cues. Be astute.
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Name two things that you must do when serving a beverage.
Only serve water upon request.
Never go to more than one table with a tray of drinks. Do not group tables together.
Drinks are to be served from the right to the right of the guest.
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5 rules on how to serve food.
Make sure the plate edges are clean.
Avoid reaching in or placing your elbow in front of a guest
Serve women first then complete the table going around clockwise.
Pick up plates so that they can be served in the proper order.
When picking up order make sure all dishes are garnished properly and check the plate for appearance.
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5 things to do when clearing a table.
Clear finished plate when available.
Share plates and silverware must be changed between each course.
Never touch a glass within an inch of the rim.
Never pick up a fork by the tines.
Carry plates directly to the kitchen. Scrape, segregate, and stack dinnerware.
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Name 5 broken Spanish dining standards.
Guest will be approached and greeted within 2 minutes of being seated.
Food is served at the proper temperature hot when hot, cold when cold.
Drink order will be taken within 3 minutes of guests arrival, unless requested otherwise.
Set water glasses down first, then pour.
Food order will be taken 5 minutes of guest being seated.
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What are the 6 different Tea's we carry?
Meyer Lemon Iced Tea- lemon,honey, citrus notes
Aztec Spice - hot tea pu-erh tea chili flakes, cocoa, cinnamon notes
Tridosha Tea -hot tea ginseng, liquorish, mint, fennel notes
Houjicha tea - hot tea green tea dark in color light body, earthy, smokey
Egyptian chamomile- hot tea apple aroma, sweet, lots of color
Yerba Mate - hot tea from Argentina light bitterness, sage, dry herbs
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What does botanas mean?
Snacks
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What does entradas mean?
Appetizer
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What does Platos Pricipales Mean?
Entrees
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What is cayenne?
Pepper typically ground and made into spice
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What is Ceviche or seviche?
An appetizer consisting of raw fish marinated in citrus. The acidity from the lemon and lime cook the fish and causes it to get firm and turn opaque. Only the freshest fish can be used for these.
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What is chicharrones?
A dish generally made of fried pork rinds.
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What is cueritos?
The same as pork rinds but are soft, chewy, and usually pickled.
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What is Chile Meco?
Chipotle pepper. Smoked dried jalapeño.
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What is chile torreado?
Typically, it is a raw jalapeño or Serrano chili gently pressed and rolled in between the palms of your hands. This releases the seeds and softens the veins from the inside of the chile to intensify the heat. Chiles toreados are eaten in alternating bites with a main meal.
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What does Chivo mean?
Goat.
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What does coctel mean?
Spanish for cocktail, poached or marinated seafood in a marinated cocktail sauce.
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What is a comal?
Smooth flat griddle typically used to cook tortillas.
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What is coriander?
A spice that is the edible seed of a coriander plant.
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What is Cotija cheese?
A hard cows milk cheese that originated from Mexico. It's named after the town cojita, michoacan.
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What are e two versions of Cotija cheese?
El Cotija de Montana or grain cheese is dry and firm with salty mild flavor.
Tajo cheese is moister, fattier, and less salty.
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What are Doritos (duros)?
They are a popular Mexican Snack food made of puffed wheat, often flavored with chilli and lime.
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What is escabeche?
Pickling mixture. See pickling.
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What is an espelette pepper?
A variety of pepper which is being cultivated in the French commune of espelette. The plant is originally from Mexico, and introduced in the 16th century.
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What is fennel?
It s a bulbous base treated like a vegetable. Both base and stem can be eaten. Flavor is sweeter and delicate.
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What is Fleur de Sal?
Sea salt
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What is a Fresno chile?
Similar to a jalepeno pepper, but contains thinner walls, and changes in color from green to orange to red when fully matured. Conical in shape about two inches long.
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What is guajolota?
The traditional tamal torta (Mexican tamal sandwich) in Mexico City one tamal inside a Bolillo.
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What is a habanero chile?
A hot small lantern shaped chile that ranges from green to red in color when ripe. Used for sauces in both in fresh and dried form.
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What is Harissa?
A fiery hot sauce from Tunisia made with hot chile, garlic, cumin, coriander,caraway, and olive oil.
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What does heirloom produce mean?
Farms that are still producing produce that was cultivated in earlier periods of human history and are not used in modern upscale productions.
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What is hoja Santa?
An aomic herb that has a heart shape which grows in tropic mesoamerica. The name means sacred leaf.
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What does it mean to infuse?
To extract flavors from ingredients by steeping them in a liquid.
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What are leeks?
Vegetable that is related to both the garlic and onion but with a milder smell and flavor.
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What is Manteca?
Lard used for cooking and baking.
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Describe a Meyer lemon?
They have a rounder shape, smoother skin, deep yellow-orange color. The juice is sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons.
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What is Milanesa?
It is a thin slice of beef, veal, chicken, or pork breaded and shallow fried one at a time.
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What are morels?
The morel is an edible wild mushroom. Spongy, honey combed, smokey, earthy, and nutty flavors. The darker the mushroom the stronger the flavor.
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What is nopal?
Edible prickly pear cactus.
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What is piloncillo?
Pressed, unrefined dark brown sugar.
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Pick de gallo?
Minced or processed salsa.
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What is pickling?
It is the process of preserving food by anaerobic fermentation in brine (solution of salt water) to produce lactic acid. Anything that is pickled, brined, or cured is a pickle.
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What is a Poblano chile?
A mild pepper originating in the state of Puebla, Mexico.
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What is Quinoa?
A South American grain crop grown primarily for its edible seeds.
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What is quesillo?
A very popular type of string cheese sold in balls of various sizes.
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What is Queso fresco?
A creamy soft and Un-aged mild white cheese .
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What are Rajas?
Fried poblano slices.
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What does Relleno mean?
Filled.
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What is priority #1 in principal duties?
Hospitality and guest satisfaction.
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What is priority #2 of the principal duties?
Position and service mastery.
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What is the necessary mise-en-place for service?
Pens, notepads, wine key, breath mints, bank, lighters.
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What is the dress code?
Pressed White collar long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, black shoes.
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What are the macro brew beers we carry?
Tecate can 5$
Victoria 6$
Negro medelo 6$
Pacifico 10$
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What are the micro brews beers we carry?
Golden road huff, Los Angeles 8$
Ballast point grapefruit iPa, San Diego 8$
Mission blonde, San Diego 8$
Modern times lamaland saison, San Diego 10$
Eagle rock populist ipa, Los Angeles 10$
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What is tequila blanco?
Tequila that is not aged and is stored in stainless steel barrels. Never touches wood.
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What is tequila respasado?
Means rested. Resposado is aged in oak barrels for at least 2-6 months. Uses a stone mill pulled by a horse, very hand on process.
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What is anejo?
Anejo is aged for 18 months to 3 years in oak barrels. Very smooth finish almost no burn or spice.
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What is extra anejo?
Tequila Aged a minimum of 3 years.
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What is the difference between mezcal and tequila?
Tequila can be made only made by law with blue agave. Whereas mezcal can be made with upwards of 30 varieties of agave, also the process is a lot more hands on and labor intensive.
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Name 5 tequila of our list.
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Arette blano 9$ (well)
Casa dragones $25
Don Julio 1942 $38
Tapario respasado $14
Tequila ocho extra anejo $48
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Name 5 mezcal of our list
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Almaras $12 (well)
Celio rojo baconora $14
Del maguey espadin $18
Findencio pechuga $26
El silencio $9
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What's In a green garden cocktail?
Arette blanco, belle de brillet(cognac) lemon, ginger, green juice melody (kale, cucumber, romaine, celery, apple, parsley) $12
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What is in a tepache fizz?
Trees agave resposado tequila, genever (Dutch gin), lusteau east India cream sherry, lime, tepache (traditional pineapple beverage), nutmeg. $14
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What is in a patron saint cocktail?
Evan Williams 100 bourbon, ancho Reyes lemon, tamarind syrup, egg whites, b.s. Bitters (fire water, mole bitters, angostura bitters) $12
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What is in a cazuela cocktail?
Arette blanco tequila, el silencio mezcal, mandarin Napoleon(mandarin liqueur made with a 10 yr cognac), lime, jimica, pineapple purée, Fresno chili $18
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What is in a Paloma phosphate cocktail?
China do blanco tequila, grapefruit cordial, acid phosphate, grapefruit soda, sea salt $12
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What is in a surfer rosa cocktail?
Pimm's no.1(reddish tea with subtle spice and citrus notes), ancho Reyes, lemon oloroso sherry, agave, strawberry, basil, flower.
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What is in a señor Ted Mosbley cocktail?
Evan Williams bourbon, fernet valet, oro blanco cordial, tea pot bitters $12
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What is in a mariachigroni cocktail?
Alamaras mezcal, hibiscus infused aperitivio, bitter truth (vermouth/ammaro hybrid) $14
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What is in a my Abuelo cocktail?
Tres agave anejo tequila, crem de cacao, tamarind, grapefruit, aromatic bitters $14
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What is in a cafe de olla cocktail?
Tres agave resposado tequila, piloncillo, verve coffee, cinnamon $12
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What is in the gringo cocktail?
Pierre ferrand cognac, coffee liqueur, barley horchata, spices $12
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What is bacalao?
salt cod, which has been preserved by drying after salting. It is soaked over night and en dipped in flour, battered in egg and fried. It is then simmered in red sauce and traditionally served on Christmas.
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What is cascabel?
Also known as the rattle chili. Name comes From the loose seeds that rattle inside. Blend from green to red in color.
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What is Chamote?
A sweet potato.
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What is Chapuin?
Grasshoppers
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What are esquites?
A small snack of boiled, then salted corn. Fresh corn butter, onions, lime juice, salt and mayo, served in a cup.
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What is fideo?
Spanish word for noodles.
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What is fundido?
A Mexican fondue. Melted cheese with chorizo.
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What is hearts of Hearts of Palm?
Vegetable harvested from the inner-core of a palm tree.
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What is Kewpie Mayo?
A Japanese mayo, which uses rice wine vinegar instead if distiller vinegar and egg yolks instead of whole eggs, as well of a small amount of msg.
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What is mixiote?
It's meats and vegetables cooked in a bag traditionally made of maguey leaves and steamed inside. The guests opens the bag at the table.
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What is Molletes?
It is an open faced Bolillo sandwich traditionally layered with refried beans and melted cheese.
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What is Pan Dolce?
Spanish sweet bread.
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What is panela?
White fresh smooth cows milk cheese that is pasteurized. Semi soft cheese.
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What is a Pasilla pepper?
It means little raisin.
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What is a pequin?
Very hot pepper. Smokey and nutty. Small in size.
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What is piloncillo?
A pressed cone shaped block of pure, unrefined sugar. Taste very similar to brown sugar.
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What is Pipian?
It is a flavorful, tangy Mexican sauce traditionally served over roast chicken. It is considered an almond based mole for its nutty, earthy flavor.
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What is an ancho chili?
It is a very wide chili. 3-4 inches long. Means wide in Spanish.
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What is a repanada?
Spanish for slice and refers to a type of sweet bread.
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What is requeson?
A Latin cheese made from cow goat or sheep milk. Very similar to ricotta cheese in texture high in protein low in fat, salty.
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What is Salpicon?
Spanish for medley. This is usually a mixture of grilled protein, onion, Serrano, avacado, tomato and vinegar.
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What is scotch bonnet?
A variety of chili pepper that is the same species as habanero. It's one of the hottest peppers in the world.
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What is a Serrano pepper?
Peppers that come ready to eat in red and green. More spice than jalapeño.
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What is a sofrito?
Comer stone of many Latino dishes, it a sauce that is included in soups, stews, rices, beans.
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What does it mean to sous-vide?
Placing food in an air-tight vacuum sealed bag and cooked in water for a regulated time.
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What is Star anise?
A spice that closely resembles anise in flavor.
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What is a sun choke?
Resembles artichoke but is a variety of sunflower that resembles ginger root. Nutty sweet and crunchy.
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What is a truffle?
It is a fungus that grows 3-12" underground at eh foot of usually oak trees.
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What is a tomatillo?
Looks like a small tomato with a husk. Used in green sauces.
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What is verdolaga?
A succulent petite dark green tear shaped leaves known as Mexican parsley. Slightly salty, tangy, acidic flavor.
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What is Yerba buena?
Spanish for good herb. AKA the Mexican spearmint.
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Who is our coffee supplier?
Verve Coffee. They get all of their coffee from "direct source" straight from the farmer.
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Where are the 3 regions of coffee?
Africa, South Pacific, Latin America.
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What are the two types of coffee we carry?
La Mina light and aromatic
| La Mesa robust, chocolate notes
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What are the 3 things to know about your coffee?
Name of the coffee/farm
Country where it's from
Flavor notes
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What is in the requeson botana?
Fresh ricotta like cheese Snap peas, black sesame, agave, sea beans
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What is in the escabeche botana?
Picked market vegetables.
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What is in the rebanada botanas?
Pan dulce foie gras, piloncillo.
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What is in the esquites botana?
Corn, kewpie mayo, smoked manzanas peppers
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What is in the Molletes botana?
Mexican baguette, layer of smashed refried peas, topped with pecan butter and guaillo cheese.
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What is in the pollo pensado botana?
Chicken thighs, chicken skins and guajillo cheese. "Chicken skin stew"
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What is in the Salpicon botana?
Brisket, chipotle, cucumber and jicama. Brisket is boiled in tamarin, chipotle, to,ago and onion. Cold beef salad.
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What is in the Carazon Asado?
Duck hearts marinated in Orange juice and beer, with spring onion.
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What are the three tortillas we offer on the menu and how many do you get for how much?
Heirloom corn tortillas $3 for 3pcs $5 for 6pcs
Tortillas with refried lentils $8 6pcs
Tortillas with whipped carnitas fat $8 6pcs
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What are the 2 tamales that we will be serving?
Lamb neck, quesillo, king oyster mushrooms tamale
English peas, fava beans, Swiss chard, hoja Santa tamale
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What are the two different types of mixiote that we have?
Mushroom tomato and Nante carrot
Rabbit, bacon, nopales (prickly pear cactus)
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What does entrada mean?
Appetizer
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What is in the camote entrada?
Blue Okinawa Sweet potato, pigs tail, chili de Arbol, verjus, chile parsley, cilantro
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What is in the green beans entrada?
Poached egg, sofrito, salsa Chapuin. (Vegitarian) (heavy)
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What is in the mushroom entrada?
An assortment of mushrooms, black garlic, chili de Arbol, verdolaga(Mexican parsley), grilled masa. (Warm mushroom salad)
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What is in the quesadilla entrada?
Oxtail, plantains, habanero, quesillo cheese, served with a burnt carrot salsa.
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What is in the Queso fundido entrada?
Bacalao (salted cod), quesillo, roasted tomato served with conico tortilla chips
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What is in the Moranga entrada?
Pork belly blood sausage, peach, arugula, onion, apple, cinnamon, salt (load of blood pudding)
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What is in the chicharrone entrada?
Pork belly skin on, salted, spice chili, thin garlic, lime juice herbs rolled and deep fried. Takes 36 hours to prep and make.
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What is in the en berenjenas Plato principal?
Squash flower/eggplant, Rajas, panela cheese (vegetarian) very light.
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WhT is in the chili Relleno Platos principal?
Poblano chili, smashed Yukon gold potato,kale, lemon stuffing (vegetarian)
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What is in the shrimp Platos principal?
Large one pound shrimp butterflied, cascabel chili, pequin chili, gujes, Harissa, and pineapple.
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What is in the Pipian Platos principal?
Slow cooked turkey leg, dipped in a Pipian mole sauce al le menute. (Mole made with nuts)
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Name some of the types of cheese we have.
Panela, Queso fresco, quesillo, Cotija, Tajo, juaillo,
