Texas de Brazil Server Test #2 (Food)

Flashcards for Texas de Brazil Server Test #2, covering food items such as meats, side dishes, dressings, cheeses, cold cuts, and desserts.

Name some of the cuts of meat offered at Texas de Brazil.

Filet Mignon, Filet Wrapped in Bacon, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Lamb Chops, Garlic Marinated Picanha, Pork Ribs, Picanha, Spicy Sirloin, Brazilian Sausage, Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb, Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon, Crispy Parmesan Drummettes, Parmesan Crusted Pork Loin, Flank Steak, Tri Tip

What are some traditional Brazilian side dishes offered at the salad area?

Hearts of Palm, Potato Salad, Brazilian Vinaigrette, Feijoado (Black Beans), Farofa, Malagueta Peppers

How should you respond to a guest who complains the meats are too salty?

Offer to cook meats of their choice without salt, and inform them it will take additional cooking time.

Name the salad dressings available.

Ranch, Blue Cheese, Brazilian Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Anchovy Caesar

What kinds of cheeses are available?

Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Manchego, Gran Padano

Name one cold cut offered.

Speck Prosciutto, Calabrese Salami, Peppercorn Salami, Hard Salami

Describe Manchego Cheese.

Sheep's milk cheese aged for 6 months, from Spain (dairy).

Describe Grana Padano.

One of the best Parmesan cheeses in the world, imported from Italy (American Grana Padano).

Name the ingredients in Brazilian Vinaigrette.

Green & yellow peppers, tomato, red onion, vinegar and vegetable oil

Name the ingredients in Chimichuri.

Parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, vegetable oil, red crushed pepper and white vinegar

List the ingredients in Farofa.

Butter, eggs, and farinha (yucca/cassava flour)

Name the main ingredients in Feijoada (Black Beans).

Black beans, bacon, chopped Brazilian sausage, beef base, garlic, sriracha sauce

Name some salad bar items.

Lettuce, Hearts of Romaine, Spring mix (Baby spinach, Frisée (curly endive), Beet leaf, Arugula, red leaf), Artichoke Hearts, Pineapple Carpaccio, Cous Cous Salad, Tabbouleh, Sliced Tomatoes, Jalapeno Mix

Can meats be prepared differently upon request?

Yes

What cold cuts are offered?

Smoked Prosciutto, Genoa Salami

What side items are served with the meats?

Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Cinnamon Fried Bananas

What condiment is offered for lamb?

Mint Jelly

Where does the lamb come from?

Australia and New Zealand

What is picanha?

Top part of the top sirloin

Filet mignon is also known as…

Beef Tenderloin

Which meats contain MSG?

Brazilian Sausage

What do you do if a guest informs you that they have allergies to certain foods?

Get the MOD (Manager on Duty)