REVEAL YOUR SAUCES
This condiment is named for its creator, the chef de cuisine at the Voisin restaurant in Paris during the late 1800s. This Chef has gone down in history for serving his elite clientele unusual fare during the Siege of Paris by the Prussian army, giving "on the fly" a whole new meaning... A derivative of Bernaise
What is Sauce Choron?
The first written recipe for a martini with this ingredient was published in 1930 in My New Cocktail Book by G.H. Steele, but the term "dirty" wasn't applied until the 1980s
What is Olive Brine?
These 5 grapes make the world's most coveted red blend wine the world over; Red Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot
Excluding the Mezzanine, how many tables are in this restaurant?
48
The second in command of a kitchen, ranking directly below the head chef
Who is the Sous Chef?
Many French sauces have names of countries, such as hollandaise sauce or crème anglaise. Generally, the country's name is chosen as a tribute to a historical event or because the sauce's content evokes that country. This mother sauce is named for its red color, which the French associated with Spain at the time of its acknowledged conception in 1733.
What is Espagnole?
According to Jose Cuervo, this cocktail, Spanish for "daisy", was invented in 1938 by a bartender in honor of Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa
What is a margarita?
This tool allows you to pour wine from a bottle without removing the cork.
What is a Coravin?
The name of this nightclub, formerly residing at 85 10th avenue, is the Italian word for "naughty"
What is Discolo?
Beef in the United States is graded by the USDA, which puts all beef into these three primary categories:
Prime, Choice, Select
This incredibly simple broth forms one of the culinary cornerstones of Japanese cooking. It’s made in about 10 minutes with just three ingredients: water, kombu (dried kelp), and bonito fish flakes. The resulting clear broth tastes like the essence of the sea.
What is Dashi?
This vodka is made from ancient grains such as Appulo, Arcangelo, Duilio and Simeto, and is represented by a member of our Sommelier team
What is Altamura?
Affecting ripening and grape quality, this is the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures in a single day
What is Diurnal Shift?
This Chef, known for his stern critique as a former judge on Gordon Ramsey's MasterChef, was a part-owner of Del Posto for 16 years
Who is Joe Bastianich?
This common flat-top griddle used in Spanish cooking combines high-temperature searing with a small amount of smoking
What is a Plancha?
This expensive spice, thought to have originated in Greece, has delicate, complex flavor profile often described as a mix of sweet, floral, and earthy notes, with a subtle hint of bitterness; some compare it to a combination of honey and hay. We incorporate this spice in an aromatic broth, supporting an array of fresh seafood.
What is Saffron?
The traditional Scotch Whisky measure with no clear definition, often affectionately referred to as “wee”
What is a dram?
The French assurance label for wines made in specific regions, following strict rules to ensure quality. Examples include Bordeaux wines, Burgundy wines, Jura wines, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
What is AOC? (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)
This hospitality leader started at Del Posto in 2011 as a Captain and has since held titles including Service Manager, Service Director, General Manager of Del Posto, Manager titles within Crown Shy, and Director of F&B for Al Coro, Discolo and more...
This method, using an immersion heater or water bath, keeps the water consistently below boiling temperature—typically between 129˚F and 160˚F for meats and 80 and 176˚F for vegetables.
What is Sous Vide?
Although this substance has origins throughout all of Europe, with records of recipes dating back to the Byzantine era, the Scots are credited with developing this preserve made of strained fruits and sugar. We incorporate veal jus, sherry vinegar and Marsala to dress one of the richest plates on our menu.
What is Marmalade?
This former Bartender, at the time leading the team at Crown Shy and Overstory, was announced as the Heaven Hill Brands and Liquor.com New York City finalist for the 2020 Bartender of the Year Competition
Who is Chris Lemperle?
Chateau-Neuf-Du-Pape, debated as the best wine growing region in the world, is made from these three "friends"
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Formerly Director of Marketing & Publicity at Blue Note Entertainment Group, this hospitality leader has a masters degree in music studies and is also a certified sommelier
What are the 5 universal criteria of Michelin?
quality of the ingredients, harmony of flavors, mastery of techniques, personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine, consistency both across the entire menu and over time