IT'S ALL IN THE WRIST
PLEASURE DOIN' BUSINESS
TROPHY CASE
COMIN' ATCHU
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
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When a server presents tray of menu items and guests are invited to serve themselves from the tray. This is the type of service often used at catered events to pass hors d’oeuvres.
What is butler/canape service?
100
The style of contract prepared for event service
What is a BEO? / Banquet event order
100
an American reality competition television series which premiered on Bravo in March 2006. The show features chefs competing against each other in culinary challenges. The contestants are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry
What is Top Chef?
100
The "Big 8" food allergens which account for about 90% of food allergies in the United States.
milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans
100
A culinary innovator and iconic restaurateur, Daniel founded this group in 1993 with his eponymous restaurant, DANIEL, growing it today to multiple owned and licensed venues around the world including DANIEL, Le Pavillon in New York City and Café Boulud
What is DINEX group?
200
classic dish, is characterized by its soft, creamy texture and minimal browning, achieved through a technique of quickly stirring and shaking the eggs in a hot pan, then folding and rolling them before serving.
What is a French omelet?
200
the total expenses directly related to creating and serving menu items, including the cost of raw ingredients, beverages, packaging, and any labor costs directly involved in food preparation
What is COGS?
200
Incorporating grand hotel bars, secretive speakeasies, quirky salons and dive bars, this academy of over 650 hospitality professionals publishes an annual list celebrating the diversity and universality of beverage culture, reflecting new hospitality scenes developing worldwide.
What is the 50 Best Academy?
200
a structural protein naturally found in certain cereal grains referring to the elastic network of proteins, that forms readily with the addition of water and often kneading in the case of bread dough.
What is gluten?
200
New York-based restaurant and hospitality company founded in 2010 by Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi, known for its high-end, innovative culinary experiences.
What is Major Food Group?
300
The formal dining method where food is presented and served tableside with precision and grace, often involving tableside preparation or finishing of dishes
What is French style service?
300
the total income a restaurant generates from all sales, including food, beverages, merchandise, online orders, catering, and other services, before deducting expenses.
What is revenue?
300
The significance of the Michelin stars...
DAILY DOUBLE
High-quality cooking, worth a stop
Excellent cooking, worth a detour
Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey
300
tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers, and tomatillos are a part of the...
nightshade family
300
This integrated hotel and restaurant owned by the Sydell Group and located in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City was conceived by chef Daniel Humm and restaurateur Will Guidara of nearby Eleven Madison Park, closed permanently in 2021...
What is the NoMad?
400
a method of forming soft, malleable ingredients into a three-sided oval shape, often used for desserts like sorbets and mousses, or savory dishes like rillettes, to add a touch of refinement and visual appeal.
what is quenelle?
400
the cost of goods sold (COGS), which includes food and beverage costs, and labor costs, which encompass wages, salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes
What are prime/direct costs?
400
This American non-profit culinary arts organization based in New York City has programs that include guest-chef dinners and scholarships for aspiring culinary students, educational conferences, and industry awards. The awards program recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary/hospitality arts.
What are the James Beard awards?
James Beard, a food writer, teacher, and cookbook author.
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Shellfish allergies are broadly categorized into 2 groups with one group (shrimp, crab, and lobster) known to cause more reactions than the other ( clams, oysters, and scallops).
What are crustaceans and mollusks?
400
Named for its founder who won the 2017 James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurateur", this group started in Philadelphia in 1995, now hosting world-renowned establishments in New York City, Washington D.C., South Florida, and Paris, France, such as Le CouCou and Buddakan
Who is Steven Starr?
500
Originating at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon on Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the city's most famous cocktails this drink was wildly popular and required a team of 20+ bartenders to keep up with the demand, as the recipe calls for a 12-minute shake
What is a Ramos Gin Fizz?
Henry C. Ramos invented the Ramos gin fizz in 1888 at his bar
500
What is the most expensive item to produce on the Crane Club restaurant menu?
Porterhouse - Shells
500
Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. To qualify for an award, a wine list must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and appellations for all selections. Complete producer names and correct spellings are mandatory, and the overall presentation of the list is also considered.
What are Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards?
500
A legume plant belonging to the pea family known for its seeds, which are used as a spice and have a maple syrup-like flavor and aroma.
What is fenugreek?
500
With over 1.5 million rooms across 8,700 properties and 36 brands in 141 countries, including the Ritz-Carlton and Danny Meyer's The View, this is the largest hospitality company in the world
What is the Marriot?