The Menu
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Unreasonable Hospitality
Who's Who and What's Where
Liquid Intelligence
100

This top-selling  appetizer is locally sourced and complemented by three house-made spreads.

What is Bread is Life?

100

This steak temperature should be properly described as having a "warm red center".

What is Medium Rare?

100

In an optimistic sort of way, these should always be at least half-full at your tables.

What are water glasses?

100

The owners of 6Smith and Baldamar, this husband-wife duo insist that the main thing we sell is not steak, but hospitality.

Who are Randy and Sharon Stanley?

100

Made with a split base of Buffalo Trace bourbon and Michter's Single-Barrel rye, our most popular craft cocktail is spirit-forward and incredibly smooth.

What is the Old Fashioned?

200

Weighing in at a solid 12 ounces, this tender cut of red meat is aged for 40 days and 40 nights for a flavor of Biblical proportions.

What is the Prime Filet Mignon?

200

This is the method by which we cook our top-selling Brussels Sprouts, submerging them briefly in hot oil.

What is Flash-Frying?

200

Freshly-seated guests should be greeted and offered water by their server in no less than this deceptively-lengthy time.

What is two minutes?

200

Our private event coordinator, this member of our management team also handles our social media. (#baldamar)

Who is Mel Smith?

200

A locally-brewed favorite, this very angry tap IPA has a wonderful deep reddish brown hue and a hoppy finish.

What is Surly Furious?

300

The large flake and higher fat content of this Patagonian ocean-dweller lends itself handily to marination.

What is the Miso Marinated Sea Bass?

300

This high-heat cooking technique is employed by our line cooks to get the perfect crust on our steaks while keeping them tender and juicy.

What is broiling?

300

Each and every member of our exceptional serving team aids guests in navigating our menus by providing this "highlight reel" as part of standard service.

What is a Menu Tour?

300

Located in Olivia, Minnesota, this 5th-generation beef producer has provided all of our Prime-Grade steaks since we opened our doors.

What is Revier Cattle Company?

300

This spritzy beverage is based around a concoction of vodka, lime, cucumber, and mint to make a refreshing patio pounder.

What is It's a Done Dill?

400

A lunchtime best-seller that also makes an appearance on our dinner menu, this East Coast classic is tied together with tarragon aioli and a brioche bun.

What is the Chilled Lobster Roll?

400

Our short rib and pork shank are both subject to this lengthy cooking process involving the slow heating of meats while submerged in a liquid-filled covered vessel.

What is braising?

400

Provided by our hosts for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions, guests should be given this envelope of appreciation to enhance their celebratory experience.

What is a Celebration Card?

400

A popular application for guests to leave reviews and make reservations, this software is also utilized by our host stand to keep track of our floor charts and make important notes.

What is OpenTable?

400

One of our cocktails on tap, this rum-based drink is served in a collins glass and garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

What is the Peaches & Tea?

500
Guests should avoid indulging in the hearty and tender Tamarind Braised Short Rib if they are allergic to this ingredient in its braising liquid that cannot be omitted.

What is fish?

500

Referring to sauces like the Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette, Beurre Monte sauce, mayonnaise, or Truffle Aioli, this term refers to a suspension of insoluble liquids.

What is an emulsion?

500

Servers should avoid making this gesture at all costs when guiding guests, whether it be through the menu or the restaurant itself.

What is pointing?

500

A veteran behind the stick, our beverage director works hard to keep our drink program fresh and constantly evolving.

Who is Sean Merrill?

500

This Mexican dessert cocktail featuring Licor 43 is the only drink on the menu to feature freshly-pressed espresso.

What is the Carajillo?