Builds, Plating & Sides
Describe the plating for a Caesar Salad side & entrèe.
What is Blue Bowl or Large White Plate?
Describe the flavor of our Clam Chowder.
What is thick, creamy, and deeply savory — this New England–style clam chowder balances briny clams, smoky bacon, and tender red potatoes in a rich, velvety cream base – it’s coastal comfort?
This basic upsell should be suggested with all Soups & Greens.
What is adding garlic butter toasted foccacia?
Item that anyone who delivers cocktails needs to have as part of their uniform?
What is a Lighter?
Always handle glassware by this part to avoid warming the beer or leaving fingerprints.
What is the Base or Lower Third?
House Tortilla Chips are seasoned with this.
What is Pappy's French Fry Seasoning – a blend of Salt, Garlic, Onion, Paprika and Sugar?
All burger buns are toasted with this.
What is Garlic Butter?
Describe the plating for a cup of soup & a bowl.
What is Blue Cup on napkin- lined Small White Plate w/ Spoon or
Blue Bowl on napkin- lined Small Gray Plate w/ Spoon?
Describe the flavor of Lemon Vinaigrette & some of the ingredients it's made of.
What is made in-house with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper – result is a bright, citrus-forward dressing with balanced acidity, gentle sweetness, and light savory depth?
Communicate which of our Soups & Greens are vegan, without needing modifications.
What is House Salad?
A carbonated and lively mixer that gives a lively snap, and subtle heat and spice.
What is Ginger Beer?
The difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What is Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine while Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine?
If guests ask to remove the Pickled Jalapeños on the Chili Verde Nachos, to remove spice – this needs to be communicated.
What is Pico De Gallo and Chili Verde are also spicy?
Comes served with 4 oz Beer Battered Fries &
2 oz Colton's Sauce.
What is The Quarter House?
Communicate how many ounces of soup are served for a cup & a bowl – include in your description how the ladle plays into it.
What is 6 ounces, or 1 ladle, for a cup & 12 ounces, or 2 ladles, for a bowl?
Describe the flavor of Champagne Vinaigrette & some of the ingredients it's made of.
What is made in-house with champagne vinegar, sugar, oil, dry mustard, granulated onion, salt, and poppy seeds – it delivers a lightly sweet, gently tangy flavor with a smooth, glossy texture?
This ingredient(s) needs to be removed in order to make the Strawberry Fields salad vegan.
Bright, crisp, and zesty — vodka’s clean bite, lime’s sharp tang, and ginger beer’s fiery sparkle collide in this mug legend that still defines “refreshing.”
What is the Moscow Mule?
Made from fermented sugar and infused with fruit essence, this sparkling beverage drinks more like flavored water than beer.
What is Hard Seltzer?
This ingredient is, "a Peruvian-inspired green sauce – smooth, tangy, and herbaceous with just a touch of spice and a refreshing lime lift."
What is Ají Verde Sauce?
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?
For a bowl of French Onion Soup, note the ingredients and process that go atop it once it's ladled.
What is add focaccia topped with melted Gruyère and finish with cracked black pepper and fresh parsley?
Describe the flavor of Avocado Ranch & some of the ingredients it's made of.
What is house-made with ripe avocado, buttermilk ranch, citrus, herbs, scallions, and cilantro – creamy and tangy with subtle herbal freshness?
Communicate which of our Soups & Greens are Dairy-Free, without needing modifications.
What is House Salad & Strawberry Fields?
Lively, silky, and sun-kissed — this cocktail is equal parts sweet and tart.
What is Peach Tart?
Fermented from fruit juice rather than grain, this beverage bridges the gap between beer and wine — crisp, tart, and naturally gluten-free.
What is Cider?
Describe the French Onion Jus flavor.
What is deeply savory, gently sweet from slow-caramelized onions, & layered with beefy richness?
Describe the flavor of Tartar Sauce.
What is creamy and cool with briny sweetness, savory depth, and sharp acidity that cuts through fried texture while keeping each bite refreshing?
Communicate the ingredients that get served atop the Breaking The Ice Wedge, in the order they are added.
What blue cheese dressing → bacon → blue cheese crumble → cherry tomatoes → pickled red onion → focaccia croutons → scallion → cracked black pepper → balsamic glaze?
What is Focaccia Croutons that are made in-house from cubed focaccia bread tossed with butter, garlic, and salt, then baked until golden – delivering rich, garlicky savoriness with a crisp exterior and soft interior?
When a guest requests an Avo The Top Cobb tossed, describe the build.
What is only the romaine is lightly tossed with dressing; all other ingredients are plated as designed and should not be fully mixed together?
Tropical, herbaceous, and bright — this cocktail marries juicy fruit with clean agave heat of tequila and a fresh herb.
What is Perky Pineapple?
These hop-heavy beers cut through rich, spicy, or fatty dishes — bright citrus and pine act like a squeeze of lemon on food.
What is IPA's?
Describe how our Brisket French Dip is different than most classic takes.
What is unlike a traditional French Dip, ours uses slow-smoked brisket and a French-onion–style jus, giving it a smoky richness, sweet-onion depth, and unmistakably Colton’s character?
Describe how Fried Jalapeño Coins are prepared.
What is fresh Jalapeños sliced, egg-washed, battered, and fried until golden?
Communicate how ingredients are handled for the Strawberry Fields salad & note the dressing it comes served with; which are tossed vs topped.
What is all ingredients get tossed, including 3 ounces of Champagne Vinaigrette, however they are tossed with a 1/2 portion of ingredients, and the other 1/2 is sprinkled over the top?
Communicate which green leafs are used in the Strawberry Fields salad, and they flavor they provide.
What is spinach & spring mix – they provide contributes gentle bitterness, subtle sweetness, and fresh green notes?
Communicate which salads are available as a split plate, and the upcharge when doing so.
What is entrèe Caesar, Strawberry Fields & Breaking The Ice Wedge, for a $2 upcharge?
Boozy, spiced, and refined — layers of rye heat, velvety fruit, and herbal sweetness meet fortified wine and bitters in perfect balance.
What is the Vieux Carré?
Brewed darker than a brown ale but lighter than a stout, this style features roasted coffee and chocolate notes with a dry finish.
What is Porter?
The ingredients that make up Lemon Herb Slaw.
What is Shredded Red Cabbage, Julienned Carrots, thinly Shaved Red Onion, and Chopped Cilantro tossed in a house-crafted Lemon Vinaigrette?
Communicate the Spicy Heat Scale level of the Rigatoni Arrabbiata and describe why it's that level.
What is Level 2 – due to the Calabrian Chili in the sauce, Italian Sausage, & Chili Threads?
Describe the build of standard House Salad.
What is 3 oz spring mixed greens → 1 ½ oz lemon vinaigrette → 1 small portion cup cherry tomatoes → 1 small portion cup cucumber → ½ oz shredded carrot → 1 large portion cup focaccia croutons. Tossed lightly, transferred to a blue bowl, then finished with cracked black pepper?
Describe how Chicken is handled for the Avo The Top Cobb.
What is marinated in a house blend of oil, apple cider vinegar, Colton’s seasoning, Italian seasoning, and ground rosemary – it's grilled, diced & portioned into 4 ounces, then chilled?
Choose at least 3 protein substitutions that can be made with the Avo The Top Cobb and the portion they come in.
What is shredded brisket (7 oz), fresh grilled chicken (8 oz), flank steak (6 oz), crispy chicken tenders (2), pulled pork (6 oz), shrimp (6), or salmon (8 oz)?
Made in house, and named with the French word meaning "strained liquid". It brings vivid color, tangy sweetness and lush texture.
What is Raspberry Coulis?
Described as “bright, lively, and celebratory,” this sparkling wine has fine bubbles, citrus, green apple, and a floral whisper balanced by minerality and a clean, dry finish.
What is Opera Prima Champagne?
Deviled Egg filling is made up of these ingredients.
What is Hard-Boiled Egg Yolks, Mayo, Mustard, Bacon Grease, Paprika, Scallion and Seasoning?
List the ingredients, in order, that go into a Loaded Baked Potato and describe when the potato should be prepared per order.
What is Garlic Butter, Mixed Cheese, Sour Cream, Chopped Bacon & Chopped Scallion?
And to be prepared right before running the dish out to the guest - never prepared early to be held?
Communicate all the toppings, and their portions, that come on the Avo The Top Cobb, and how those ingredients are to be placed; include dressing.
What is 1 small portion cup bacon → 1 small portion cup cherry tomatoes → 1 small portion cup blue cheese crumble → 1 hard-boiled egg → 1 small portion cup cucumber → ¼ avocado → 4 oz chicken → cracked black pepper. Ingredients should be placed with similar colors placed opposite, chicken placed top and center, black pepper sprinkled across each ingredient 3 oz Avo Ranch placed on the right?
Describe how Pickled Red Onions are made & the flavor they provide.
What made by steeping sliced red onions in vinegar, sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, bay leaves, peppercorns, and a dried árbol chili – result is crisp, tangy-sweet, and vibrant onion?
Choose at least 3 protein upgrades that can be ordered with the Strawberry Fields, the portion they come in, and how they are to be plated.
What is: grilled chicken (8 oz), flank steak (6 oz), crispy chicken tenders (2), shrimp (6), or salmon (8 oz) &
Plated as: Grilled chicken or flank steak = sliced and fanned at 6 o’clock. Chicken tenders = diced and placed top and center. Shrimp = arranged evenly in a circle around the salad. Salmon = served whole and placed with the salad at 6 o’clock?
An Italian amaro with a complex blend of herbs, citrus, and botanicals. It has a bittersweet profile of orange peel, honeyed spice, and herbal depth.
What is Amaro Nonino?
Known as “soft, floral, and lightly sweet,” this white bursts with honeysuckle, peach, and orange blossom, balanced by gentle sparkle and refreshing acidity.
What is Toschi White Moscato?
Describe the build for the Santorini Steak.
What is (bottom to top): sourdough baguette bottom with tapenade → grilled & sliced flank steak → melted Gruyère → citrus arugula → cracked black pepper → sourdough baguette top with tapenade?
Describe the plating & garnishing for Off The Hook Fish & Chips.
What is Beer-Battered Fries toward back upper half of plate → 3 Fish Tenders overlapping the fries (6–7 o'clock) → Chopped Parsley sprinkled over fish → Grilled Lemon placed at 3 o'clock, cut-side up → Tartar and Colton’s Sauce are positioned along the lower edge of the plate (tartar at 8 o'clock, Colton’s Sauce at 4 o'clock)?