Restaurant Tyler Menu Test 08/21
where do our sweet potatoes come from?
Vardaman, MS
How do we make our pork demi glaze?
We roast pork bones in the oven, then shock them in ice water to release the marrow and collagen. They are lightly simmered with vegetable scraps, garlic, fresh herbs and spices for four days.
describe the cooking process for our Duck entree?
We start by separating the skin from the duck breast. The breast is cooked using confit method and the skin is baked in the oven until crispy.
what is gnocci?
an italian style potato dumpling. ours are made with vardaman sweet potatoes.
how is our sweet potato gnocchi served?
in lamb bolognese with seared mushrooms, fennel, roasted tomato, cream, Brebis cheese and freshly ground nutmeg
What is mascarpone?
italian cream cheese with higher butterfat content
besides crawfish tails what is in our crawfish dip
italian sausage, onion, celery, garlic, cream cheese, clam broth, mozzarella cheese and spinach
list the proteins in our Jambalaya Pasta
marinated chicken, baby gulf shrimp, italian sausge
Describe remoulade sauce
mayonnaise based dipping sauce made with onion, garlic, dijon mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce and worcestershire sauce
do we have a separate fryer to accommodate seafood or other allergies?
no
Is our crawfish dip gluten free and why?
no bc it is thickened with a roux (butter and flour)
do we offer gluten free pancakes waffles or biscuits
no on the biscuits but yes on pancakes and waffles. we have separate cooking devices and special batter for gluten free pancakes and waffles
can customers substitute any of the classic breakfast for a pancake or waffle?
no, but they can add a single pancake or waffle to their order for $4
list the ingredients in the pork belly pappardelle
pork belly, mushrooms, corn, tomato, garlic, muscadine wine, heavy cream, butter, pappardelle noodles, pecorino cheese, grilled french bread and fresh parsley
what are the garnishes for the bone in pork chop?
pork demi glaze, wildflower honey, and white truffle oil
how would you describe the flavor of fennel?
raw fennel has a licorice flavor. cooked fennel has a mild sweet onion flavor.
what comes on our caesar salad?
romaine lettuce tossed in caesar vinaigrette, hard boiled eggs, parmesan cheese, and sweet potato cornbread croutons
describe the banana pudding desert
rum infused banana custard bruleed with sugar and finished with graham cracker crumbs, maderia syrup, and hone mascarpone whipped cream
what sauce comes on our shrimp and grits
sherry cream sauce made with bacon onions bell peppers and dry sherry
what comes on the skewer for the alligator kabob appetizer?
six ounces of Florida alligator marinated in MS Red Hot sauce, pickled okra, and onions
Describe the sous vide process
sous vide means "under pressure" it involves vacuum sealing a food product in a plastic bag and submerging it in water that is kept at a certain temperature. This allows it to be cooked precisely for an extended period of time.
list our four omeletes and their ingredients
southern omelet - diced sweet potato, bacon, onion and cream cheese Crawdiddy - onion, cheddar cheese, and craw sauce Veggie - mushrooms, onions, tomato, goat cheese Omelet Egg Sandwich - bacon, cheddar and parmesan cheese, served on a half french bread loaf with garlic aioli
describe Hoover sauce
soy-based marinade invented and sold by Mr. Hoover Lee in Louise, MS.
what comes in our potato hash?
steak fries, onion pork belly, cheddar cheese, white sausage gravy, and two sunny side eggs
list all of our sides available for lunch and indicated which two are not offered family-style at night.
steak fries, sweet potato fries, baked sweet potato, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, cheese grits, creamed corn, creamed spinach, whole roasted mushrooms, butter beans (not at night) and black eye peas (not at night)
what is the smell of truffles most comparable to?
strong aromatic mushrooms
whats in the croque monsieur and how does it become a croque madame?
the monsieur has shaved ham melted between two pieces of goat cheese crusted sourdough bread with swiss and cheddar and MS Red Hot pepper jelly. you can make it a madame by adding a sunny side egg on top
do the waffles and pancakes come with grits and fruit?
they are garnished with fresh strawberries and blueberries with whipped cream. only the french waffle comes with grits
what options are available for the classic breakfast?
two eggs (their way) sausage or bacon, cheese grits, biscuit and fruit
what comes on our tyler lunch burger?
two four ounce angus beef patties , american cheese, bacon, garlic aioli, and onion on a brioche bun
describe our Dinner Tyler Burger
two four ounce angus beef patties stuffed with house made pimiento cheese and served on a brioche bun with bacon, garlic aioli, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and sweet onion jam
what flavors of gelato and sorbet do we have?
we always have buttermilk vanilla gelato. other flavors change seasonally
how do we garnish our ribeye?
with pork demi glaze and french onion butter
is sorbet vegan?
yes
do we still have biscuits and gravy on the menu?
yes a single biscuit with gravy is $5
can the shrimp and grits be served with no bacon?
yes but there will be no suace
how many meats and cheeses come on our charcuterie board?
3 meats and 3 cheese, change seasonally (pre-meal)
sell the bone marrow!
Bone Marrow is decadent and delicious. It contains tons of collagen that strengthens your skin and bones. Its served with toasted French bread so you can smear it on just like beef butter. Perfect for a steak!
Describe brebis cheese
Brebis is the french term for fresh sheeps milk cheese. We use Blackberry Farms brebis out of southern TN.
describe the confit cooking process?
Confit refers to the process of slowly cooking a protein in its own fat
where do we source our pecans?
Duke Pecan Co. in West Point, MS
what do we garnish our duck entree with?
Fig mostarda, cambozola puree, mushroom demi-glaze and fennel pollen
list our lunch poboys with sizes prices and dressings
Fried Catfish - Half ($11) Whole ($16) - let, tom, aioli, pick Fried Shrimp - Half ($11) Whole ($16) - let, tom, aioli, pick Fried Oyster - Half ($11) Whole ($16) - let, tom, aioli, pick Brick Chicken - Half ($11) Whole ($16) - onion, shroom, swiss, let, tom, pickle
list our lunch blue plates and any associated toppings or garnishes
Fried Chicken (craw sauce), Fried Pork Chop (gravy) Chicken Meatloaf (gravy) Delta Catfish (craw sauce) Hamburger Steak (gravy) Fried Shrimp (cocktail or tartar)
what are the prices and serving sizes of our gelatos and sorbet?
Gelato - 2/3oz scoops for $8 1/3oz scoop for $4 Sorbet - 1/4oz scoop for $6
where do we source our pork?
Home Place pastures in Como, MS
list the other two salads available at lunch and their toppings
House Salad - roamine, bacon, sunflower kernels, cherry tomato, cheddar cheese, fennel, cornbread croutons, cherry pepper and ranch on the side Seasonal Berry Salad - Spring mix, seasonal berries, candied pecans, goat cheese, cherry tomato, sunflower kernels, and croutons. tossed in maple vinaigrette
what is our fried okra tossed in after frying?
House bbq dry rub
how has our steak service changed?
Steaks are now served a la carte. sides are available for additional charge
where do our gelatos and sorbets come from?
Sweet Magnolia in Clarksdale MS
whats special about our biscuits?
Theyre made from scratch in house with buttermilk
what size is our bone in cold smoked pork chop?
12-14 ounces
what size are our ribeyes cut to?
14 ounces
How much does it cost to add a sunny side farm egg to a burger?
$2
how much does it cost to add grilled or fried chicken to a menu item?
$3.95
what temp are all of our burgers cooked to by default?
Medium
describe our NY strip steak and what makes it unique
Our strip steaks are cut in a way that removes all of the fat. Also dry aged for 25-35 days
List our Four Brunch Benedicts and what comes on them
Pork Belly Benedict - biscuit, pepper jelly, spinach, pork belly, poached eggs and Hoover pork jus Shrimp and Crawfish Benedict - biscuit, deli ham, spinach, poached eggs, shrimp and craw sauce Chicken Benedict - 1/2 waffle, peach butter, tyler ham, fried chicken, poached eggs and MS red hot honey Boudin Benedict - biscuit, pepper jelly, seared boudin cakes, poached eggs and white sausage gravy
what is maderia?
a dessert wine from Northwestern African Coast
what is our catch of day?
a fresh fish option on our regular menu that can change daily and is served with olive oil and lemon wedges.
describe the "bouillabaisse" in the Zuppa de Pesce and list the seafood included
a light broth made from white wine, garlic, clam juice, saffron and crushed tomato thickened with butter. Our zuppa de pesce is served over cheese grits with jumbo head on Gulf Shrimp, oysters, four ounces of our catch of the day, and grilled French bread.
what is a crepe?
a thin french style pancake
what is a coulis?
a thin fruit puree made with vinegar & sugar.
what toppings are available on the Make Your Own omelet?
bacon, crawfish, italian sausage, bell pepper, onion, jalapenos, spinach, tomato, sweet potato, mushroom, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, swiss cheese and goat cheese
describe the green garlic emulsion
blanched green onions and roasted garlic buzzed smooth with citrus juice, dijon mustard, fresh herbs and spices
what options are available to put inside the pancakes or waffles?
blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips for $2
describe the catfish egg rolls
cabbage, carrot, pickled red onion, and Hoover-marinated Simmons catfish stuffed inside wonton wrapper and deep fried
what is charcuterie and why is it important?
charcuterie refers to the art of preserving animal proteins without refrigeration. It is important bc it is disappearing from our culture.
describe our dinner fried chicken
chicken breast and thigh meat battered in buttermilk and coconut flour
List the individual parts of the Mississippi Mud dessert
chocolate pudding, pecan butter, chocolate fudge brownie, toasted marshmallow, white chocolate coco puff crunch and chocolate Sweet Magnolia gelato
what vegetable comes on our shrimp and grits?
creamed spinach.
what does our stuffed pancake dessert consist of?
crepes filled with maple pecan cheesecake stuffing, maple custard, berry coulis and candied pecans
how do we serve our Delta Catfish?
deep-fried, then served over garlic whipped mashed potatoes with clam broth and fennel herb salad
what steak compliments do we offer and how much do they cost?
demi glaze ($3) chimichurri ($3) truffle gorgonzola butter ($3) and bone marrow ($10)
describe the process of cold smoking
exposing a food product to smoke that has been filter through ice water... allowing the food to gain the flavor without being cooked at all.
what part of the cow does filet mignon come from and what size is ours?
filet mignon is center cut beef tenderloin. ours are cut to 8 ounces
list four gluten free items on our menu
filet, pork chop, cabbage salad, gelato, burger (no bun)
describe the pappardelle pasta
flat noodle similar to linguine but wider, like a ribbon
describe the butterbean bisque
fresh butterbeans cooked with bacon, onion and celery in chicken broth and buzzed smooth with heavy cream
how does gelato differ from ice cream?
gelato uses higher proportion of milk and lower proportion of cream and eggs
if a customer asks you for comeback sauce, what should you offer them?
give them the "fancy" sauce that comes on fried chicken sandwich
what is gluten and what is it commonly found in?
gluten is a protein structure usually found in wheat, barley and rye.
what comes on our cabbage salad?
grilled cabbage tossed in warm bacon vinaigrette with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese and pickled beet
