Restaurant Terms
Term used when someone gets behind and is overwhelmed.
What is "in the weeds"?
Balla opened in this year.
What is 2022?
Sourced from organic farms throughout California.
What is Early Girl Tomatoes?
"Good morning, Sunshine."
Who is Niki Mack?
Name a vegetarian Starter on the menu.
What is Fried Mozzarella or Fried Veggie Chips?
A food item that needs to be remade because it does not meet a guest's satisfaction.
What is refire?
Name a city besides Las Vegas where Chef Shawn McClain has opened restaurants.
Where is Chicago or Detroit?
Olio Verde is made from these olives.
What are Sicilian Castelvetrano olives?
"One team, one fight."
Who is Viktor Gaitano?
A cocktail made with Prosecco.
What is the Spritz Citron or the Happy Hour Aperol Spritz?
The term for rotating products.
What is FIFO (First In, First Out)?
Balla showcased this new genre for Chef Shawn McClain.
What is Italian Cuisine?
This menu item comes from heritage breeds such as Red Wattle and Berkshire.
What is our pork chop?
"For me, Italian cuisine is all about vibrant flavors and the finest ingredients, prepared with finesse."
Chef Shawn McClain
Chef Shawn McClain's signature pasta dish.
What is Spicy Tomato Casarecce?
Tasks or duties performed by Front of House staff.
What is side work?
Chef Shawn McClain won "Best Chef Midwest" in this year.
What is 2006?
Our Genovese basil is sourced from here.
"Make it sexy."
Who is Chef Michael?
The pizza made with vodka sauce.
What is The Italian Flag?
Term referring to a missing item on a ticket.
What is dragging?
Chef Shawn McClain showcased his culinary skills here, emerging victorious.
What is Food Network's Iron Chef America?
Our sustainable sourced Branzino comes from these waters.
What are Greek and Spanish waters?
"If you build it, they will come."
Who is Chef Richard?
The name and cost of the signature steak for two.
What is the 32 oz. Ribeye for Two at $142?