Service
Which tables do we pass bread for hearth course?
20, 23, 30, 40's
If someone is allergic to nuts, which N/A pairing can they not have?
N/A 2 (Cashew Butter)
Describe what spaetlese means and what wine does it apply to on our pairing?
Spätlese (literal meaning: "late harvest"; plural form is Spätlesen) is a German wine term for a wine from fully ripe grapes, the lightest of the late harvest wines. The grapes are picked at least seven days after normal harvest. Our Unterlind Reisling!
When did TWT open? and when did it transfer to tasting menu only?
October 2018 - June 2021 (To-Go 'Entrust'), January 2021
Name and describe all of our concepts in IE HOSP
TWT, Bruto, Hey Kiddo, Ok Yeah, Dry Storage, NoneSuch
When setting 10-14 for a solo diner. Which side do we place the place mat?
10 and 11 (on the left) 12 -14 (on the right)
Tell us where Ohmine 3 grain is from, tasting notes and polish rate, and a fun fact about it!
Yamaguchi (S.E. Japan) Well-balanced with muscat and pineapple notes, with a bitter-sweet finish resembling Matcha and coconut. 50% polish rate, brewed every month to ensure you’re getting the freshest batch possible
What grape is Rossesse commonly blended with as you move down the map closer to Tuscany?
Sangiovese
What does the name The Wolf's Tailor mean?
That we are defending the maker! Supporting and showcasing the work of all the artisans and farmers and unwrapping some of the thought and stories behind it. Presenting something to the guest that is unknown in a understandable form.
Which IE concept opened first and when?
Basta, 2010
What are some verbiage that should never be used on the floor when talking with guests?
still working, you guys, royal 'we', scripted, understaffed
What are the two types of pisco in MB 3 and how are they different?
Quebranta pisco and singani 63. Pisco (Peruvian) adds more tropical fruit notes while Singani 63 (Bolivian) brings a floral note to the cocktail
Provide two facts about picolit.
One of its characteristics is its low productivity as few grapes set regularly. This is due to the fact that few flowers are fertilized and that the stamens are short, poorly developed. Almost got completely wiped out by phyloxera. It was historically documented as early as 1682
Name two of the artists we get our plates from.
Kazu, Sage Eden, Lynn Mahon
Which concepts have michelin recognition and what are they?
TWT : green star, one star Bruto : green, one Basta : Bib Gourmand Hey Kiddo : Recomended
When a guest dislikes a dish/beverage or finds something unappetizing in their food what is the correct verbiage for them and the protocol proceeding?
Apologize (if DNL, offer to remake it or provide them with an alternative) (if found an unwanted item, apologize, remove, refire, and alert a manager)
Explain the believed origin of kefir and where it was first found?
North Caucasus mountains (eastern europe, northern part of the middle east) Eastern nomadic shepherds discovered that the milk they were carrying in their pouches during their travels sometimes turned into a foamy beverage
What grape varietals is the grape Flora made up of? What is one kind of barrel used in the aging process of our vermouth?
Semillon, gewurtztraimer, and a little viogner. Cognac barrels!
Where is Chef Taylor from and where did he work before TWT?
From Encinitas, CA. Worked at Departure in Portland/Denver, and Urban Farmer
Who makes up our IE leadership team and what are their roles?
Kelly & Erika : owner chef/owner designer/visual merchandising/ CC : Director of bev & hospitality/ Mara King : Director of Fermentation and Sustainability/ Nokkie Lipsey : Director of Communications and Projects/ Natalie Frazier : Director of OPs / Alicia Yandel : Restaurant Opperations Integrator
What is the correct verbiage for pergola tables over the size of 8 when explaining how the food will be dropped and spieled?
in order to preserve the integrity of your courses, we will be sending half of the table their plates first, followed shortly by the other half's plates. Please feel free to begin enjoying as soon has you receive a plate as our courses are tempurature and time sensitive. When everyone had received the course, we will then explain and tell the stories of the dish.
Describe a koelschip and how it relates to our menu.
Our beer! A koelschip, or coolship, is a flat, open-top vessel used in brewing beer to cool wort and introduce wild yeasts. The word "koelschip" comes from Dutch or Flemish, and the Anglicized version is "coolship".
Describe how are pinot noir BTG is made and what La Lie Fine means.
La Lie Fine translates to "the fine lees". Theres about three cases of wine left in all his single vineyard bottlings (which he doesnt filter) The juice left on the fine lees. These are all combined and let settle for 4 months to produce this wine.
Name 5 farms we currently work with?
100X, Esoterra, Rocky Mt. Fresh, Frogs Eye, Munson, Family Jones, Masa Seed Foundation, Switch Gears
What are the main four ideas our hospitality group focuses on as a whole?
supporting regenerative agricultural ingredients, developing closed loop systems for local, heirloom grain, Zero waste principles that guide our operations, and preserving ingredients through our garden and fermentation programs