Plates, Garnish & Sides
Builds & Portions
(Details may not be on Study Guide)
Ingredients & Recipes
Temperature's
Flavor Profiles
Spicy Symbols & Dietary Restrictions
Educating / Communicating
With Guests
Bar Pairings
100

This is the only burger that comes automatically on a Large Gray Plate.

What is a Dr. BBQ?

100

This seasoning is put on every burger patty while grilling.

What is Colton's Seasoning (salt, pepper, onion and garlic)?

100

All burger buns are toasted with this.

What is Garlic Butter?

100

Quick word description for Well Done.

What is Hot, with No Pink?

100

This item is tender and juicy with deep, savory flavor that sets the foundation for the every burger.

What is Angus Patty?

100

This Burger is a spice level 1.

What is Clovis Rodeo?

100
The title of this weeks menu refinement section.

What is Craft Burgers?

100

Flavor profile and examples of cocktails that pair best with the Quarter House?

What is bright, citrus-forward cocktails with gentle sweetness that cut through richness and balance the sauce’s tangy depth? 

(Soci-Old Fashioned, Paper Plane, Perky Pineapple, Peach Tart, Farmer’s Daughter)

200

This is the garnish for the Four-Alarm.

What is an Atomic Popper?

200

Every full-size burger gets this many slices of cheese.

What is 2 slices?

200

Our full-size burgers are this size.

What is 8 ounces or a ½ pound?

200

Quick word description for Rare.

What is Cool & Red Through?

200

This burger is built for the brave—this burger is creamy, smoky, and unapologetically hot.

What is Four-Alarm?

200

The Four-Alarm is a level __ on the spicy heat scale because of these ingredients.

What is Firestarter Cheese Blend, Fried Jalapeño Coin, Serrano Aioli, and Atomic Popper Jalapeño?

200

This is our #1 selling burger, layered for maximum contrast — rich, cool, crunchy, and bold. 

What is The Smash?

200

Flavor profile and style examples of beers that pair best with Colton's Classic?

What is balanced, crisp, and malt-forward beers that emphasize the burger’s juicy beef and creamy cheese while refreshing the palate?

(Amber / Red Ale, Pilsner, Blonde Ale, American Wheat)

300

Comes served with 4 oz Beer Battered Fries &
2 oz Colton's Sauce.

What is The Quarter House?

300

When bacon is served on a burger, whether automatically or added on, this many slices are added.

What is 2 slices?

300

This is the flavor of Bacon that we serve.

What is Hickory?

300

Quick word description for Medium Well.

What is Hot & Pink Center?

300

This burger is a Southern-style barbecue indulgence layered with smoky, creamy, and tangy depth. 

What is Dr. BBQ?

300

These items can be substituted in place of the Angus Patty on all full-size burgers.

What is Black Bean Veggie Patty, Grilled Chicken Breast & Fried Chicken Breast?

300

The very first question that should be asked when a guest orders a burger.

What is have you had this burger before?
300

Flavor profile and examples of cocktails that pair best with The Smash?

What is herbaceous, tropical, or citrus-forward cocktails that balance creamy richness with bright contrast and freshness?

(Perky Pineapple, Sage Advice, The Flying Monkey, The Floor Is Guava)

400

The size of a fry portion and Colton's Sauce that comes with all our regular sized burgers.

What is 6 ounces fries & 2 ounces Colton's Sauce?

400

This burger comes served on a Pretzel Bun.

What is none of our burgers? (Trick Question)

400

The 4 types of onions that come served on our burgers.

What is Raw Red Onion, Caramelized French Onion, Pickled Red Onion and Crispy Fried Onion?

400

Quick word description for Medium.

What is Hot & Pink Through?

400

This sauce is a blend of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, and seasonings. It’s creamy, savory, and subtly tangy, with a hint of sweetness and umami depth.

What is Colton's Sauce?

400

Which burger offers the most customizable opportunity for guests?

What is Colton's Classic?

400

When a guests orders a burger this should always be asked and described.

What is temperature preference?

400

Flavor profile and styles of wine that pair best with Clovis Rodeo?

What is full-bodied reds or lightly oaked wines with ripe fruit and moderate acidity that complement the sweet-smoky barbecue and the cheddar’s tang?

(Light-oaked Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel)

500

When salad is substituted as the side, what plate(s) do burgers default to?

What is a Large White Plate for Dr. BBQ and Small Gray Plate for all other burgers?

500

These burgers come served with Pickles, and get __ number of them.

What is 3 on the Quarter House and 4 on the Colton's Classic?

500

Describe the ingredients that make up our Avocado Smash.

What is ripe avocados with Tomato, Onion, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Juice, Garlic, Cumin, Salt, and Pepper?

500

Quick word description for Medium Rare.

What is Warm & Red Center?

500

This ingredient is slow-cooked—rubbed with mustard and seasoning, then finished with Mr. Pibb, apple cider, BBQ sauce, and spices. It’s tender, sweet, and smoky, with deep caramelized notes, and comes served on this burger.

What is Smoked Pulled Pork and the Clovis Rodeo?

500

Besides substituting out the Angus Patty, Colton's Classic can be made Vegan by removing __.

What is Colton's Sauce and Cheese?

500

This is our smaller ¼-lb burger— flavorful, balanced, and not too heavy.

What is The Quarter House?

500

Flavor profile and examples of cocktails that pair best with the Four-Alarm?

What is smoky, citrus-forward, or spiced cocktails that balance the burger’s fire while adding aromatic depth?

(Mother of Dragons, Dancing Through Life, The Floor Is Guava, Paloma, House (Moscow) Mule)

600

Describe Best Bite Forward and how burgers should be positioned when delivering to guests.

What is the burger should be turned so that the burger faced the guest at 6 o'clock?

600

From bottom bun up, describe the Colton's Classic build.

What is Brioche Bun bottom with Colton’s Sauce → Green Leaf → 2 slices Tomato → 4 - 5 rings Red Onion → 4 slices Pickle → Angus Patty → 2 slices melted American Cheese → Bun Top with Colton’s Sauce, then a stabilizing pick and a temperature pick placed top and center?

600

Describe how Caramelized French Onions are prepared.

What is thin-sliced onions are cooked slowly with butter, sugar, salt, beef broth and Worcestershire, until deeply golden and sweet?

600

150° to 155° is this temperature.

What is Medium Well?

600

This ingredient blends Serrano and Anaheim peppers with mayo, A-1 sauce, and Colton’s seasoning for a smoky, pepper-forward sauce with tangy finish and smooth richness.

What is Serrano Aioli?

600

This ingredient, on this burger, is pre-tossed in this sauce and pre-portioned; it cannot be served plain without sauce.

What is the Smoked Brisket, with Carolina BBQ sauce on the Dr. BBQ?

600

If a guest asks for no onions on The Smash - this needs to be determined.

What is clarify whether they wish to omit all onion components (avocado smash, onion straws, and red onion) or just specific ones?

600

Flavor profile of cocktails that should be avoided Colton's Classic?

What is dry or aggressively bitter cocktails that emphasize alcohol and bitterness without sweetness or citrus to complement the burger’s savory balance?

700

This number of Onion Rings should be plated with burgers when substituted for Beer Battered Fries.

What is 5 - 6 for the Quarter House and 7 - 8 for all other burgers?

700

From bottom bun up, describe the Clovis Rodeo build.

What is Brioche Bun bottom with Chipotle Aioli → Green Leaf → 2 slices Tomato → Angus patty → 2 slices melted Cheddar Cheese → 2 slices Bacon → 2 large Onion Rings → 2 oz Pulled Pork → 1 oz Honey-Chipotle BBQ → Bun top with Chipotle Aioli, then a stabilizing pick and a temperature pick placed top and center?

700

Describe the difference between Honey-Chipotle BBQ and Carolina Gold BBQ.

What is Honey-Chipotle is sweet, smoky, and warm with a deeper chipotle heat, while Carolina Gold is sharp, tangy, and golden with a bright vinegar kick?

700

140° to 145° is this temperature.

What is Medium?

700

This ingredient is fire-roasted until the skin blisters and chars, the result is a smoky, mellow heat and soft texture.

What is Roasted Poblano?

700

These vegetable based ingredients are not Vegan friendly because of the way they are prepared.

What is Caramelized French Onions and Fried Jalapeño Coins?

700

These options should always be suggested as upsells for all burgers.

Upgrade to onion rings, sweet potato fries or parmesan fries, additional dipping sauces, and start with soup or salad?

700

Flavor profile of cocktails that should be avoided with Dr. BBQ?

What is overly tart or tropical cocktails, that clash with the burger’s savory smoke and make the mac ‘n’ cheese taste sharp?

800

Describe proper plating when 2 or more sauces are ordered with a burger.

What is only the Colton’s Sauce (or its substitution) should be plated with the burger — all remaining sauces must be served separately on a napkin-lined Small White Plate?

800

From bottom bun up, describe the Four-Alarm build.

What is Brioche Bun bottom with Serrano Aioli → Green Leaf → 2 slices Tomato → 1 oz Pickled Red Onion → Angus patty → 2 oz Popper Mix → 2 slices Ghose Pepper cheese → 5 - 6 fried Jalapeño Coin → Bun top with Serrano Aioli, then a stabilizing pick and a temperature pick placed top and center?

800

Describe how Fried Jalapeño Coins are prepared.

What is fresh Jalapeños sliced, egg-washed, battered, and fried until golden?

800

160° to 165° is this temperature.

What is Well Done?

800

This ingredient adds a creamy richness with a smoky, slightly spicy kick.

What is Chipotle Aioli?

800

These burgers cannot be modified to be made Vegetarian.

What is The Quarter House, Clovis Rodeo, Four-Alarm and Dr. BBQ?

800

These modifications are available for all burger builds.

What is toppings may be omitted or added, cheese may be substituted, sauce may be omitted, replaced or served on the side, and burger may come with no bun or lettuce-wrapped?

800

Flavor profile and style examples of beer that should be avoided with The Smash?

What is heavy, dark, or roasty beers flatten the avocado’s freshness and weigh down the burger’s creamy texture?

(Porters, Stouts, or Black IPAs)

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