Marigold Test

Treacle

a cane sugar byproduct similar to molasses (common in UK cooking and baking). Rich and caramel/toffee like

Chaat Masala

traditional indian finishing spice blend. zesty and tangy. contains dried mango powder

Sev (maeve, save, saef)

a crispy indian snack made from chickpea flour fried into thin crunchy noodles. Fried chickpea noodles for added crunch

Bone Marrow

located in the center cavity of long bones. Rich and buttery. Adds richness and silky texture

hp sauce

a British brown sauce. Main ingredients are tomatoes, malt vinegar and molasses. Named after London’s Houses of Parliament. Tangy, slightly sweet, vinegary and sharp. Fruit-based bbq-style sauce with a vinegar bite.

Moilee Curry

a MILD, light, creamy, COCONUT-based curry from South India. Traditionally served with fish. Coconut-forward and delicate. “costal-curry” (not tomato-based/heavily spiced). Kerala-style curry= curry leaves, turmeric, coconut, lime, shallots, serrano chiles

Kohlrabi

vegetable in the cabbage family. Earthy and crispy. Like a cross between a raddish and an apple. We add sweet crab meat and dress with olive oil and lime juice

Saag

cooked and slowly simmered leafy greens, usually spinach, mustard greens, collard greens, with added spices, sometimes cheese. often eaten with bread.

Marmite (Marmite bbq)

A British savory food spread made from yeast extract. Made from a byproduct of brewing beer. Thick, dark brown paste. Very salty, intensely savory, umami richness

Pickled Fresnos

Fresno chili peppers (red), medium heat (like jalapeno level but fruitier), soaked in vinegar. Tangy, Spicy, crunchy

Rogan Josh (curry)

A traditional curry from the Kashmir region of Northern India. It's made with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and warm aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Has a deep red color, a rich savory flavor, and a mild heat. Known more for its warming spices and depth of flavor than for being spicy.

Kachumber

a salad dish in Indian cuisine made from finely chopped raw vegetables. Fresh! (chopped tomatoes and cucumbers marinated in lime pickles, onions, and chiles)

Chukani Yogurt

popular nepali dressing traditionally used for a potato salad. served cold. savory and earthy(fenugreek)! chili powder, turmeric, mustard powder(garlicy), white onion, cilantro

Biryani Style Rice

long grain buttery (turmeric and saffron), slivered almonds, yellow raisins and red onion. Biryani elements but we present them differently.

HP sauce

an english condiment. our house-made version contains dried fruits, vinegar, tomatoes, and spices

Paneer (Chili Paneer)

Paneer is a non-melting cheese popular in southeast asia. Mild in flavor with a slightly crumbly texture. It is marinated in a sweet, salty marinade with cilantro and chilis added, then fried and tossed in a ginger, garlic, and honey glaze (ginger soy vinaigrette)

where do we get our sourdough?

Made in house with a sourdough starter

What is chaat masala?

An indian finishing spice. Flavorful, dried mango powder, cumin. also on butter chicken

How are the east coast oysters served? what are the accompanying sauces

on the half shell (cut open/raw). bloody mary relish and a lemon.

What allergens to look out for in the chilli paneer?

fryer contamination (gluten/celiac), allium, dairy

what is paneer?

An indian-style non melting cheese. It is not aged and mild, soft but firm enough to hold its shape.

What is the key ingredient in the batada vada?

Yukon gold creamy mashed potatos

What chutney does the batada vada come with?

Apricot Fresno

What is chutney

an indian condiment, similar to a “well blended indian salsa”, (usually made from fruits, vegetables, spices, vinegar, and sometimes sugar

What chutney comes with the Mushroom Samosa?

Mint Yogurt Chutney

What is the filling in the mushroom samosa?

Saag and mushrooms (porcini and portobello)

Why do we use chai in our chai espresso martini?

chai is generally served creamy/in a latte, so it makes the most sense in a creamy espresso cocktail. Being an English-style restaurant, tea is also big in London, and chai orginated in India.

Can we make a regular espresso martini?

Yes. (server makes espresso)

What is meletti? (in the honey blossom)

Meletti is the producer. Amaro Meletti is an amaro, an Italian floral herbal liqueur.

Can you substitute the base spirit in the Honey Blossom?

No - usually no because it is pre-batched

What kind of cookie is the Queen of Hearts based off of?

Jammy Dodger biscuit/cookie.

What is a jammy dodger?

a classic British biscuit/cookie made of two shortbread-style biscuits with a layer of raspberry jam in the middle

Which ingredients in our sour make it unique? (delicious sour)

Calvados (premium French apple brandy from normandy), and chamomile

What is the 2-2-2-2 rule?

Two steps away from guests to acknowledge, smile, nod, etc

Two bite/Two minute check in with guests for dishes

Two minutes to greet tables.

Two fingers on glasses to check if guests enjoy cocktails/water refills/new cocktail

Why do we get the whole order from the guest at once, and why is it so important

Our philosophy is to let guests relax completley while we handle the timing of each course. We pace each course appropriately based on their selections and any time restrictions.

How would you describe Paneer to someone whos never had it?

Paneer is a fresh Indian cheese. It's mild and creamy with a firm texture, so it holds its shape when cooked instead of melting.

Where does the bright green color come from in the scotch egg?

Split peas

What sauce comes with the scotch egg?

HP sauce (underneath)

How to explain the scotch egg dish to a guest.

Scotch eggs are traditionally a soft boiled egg wrapped in a sausage mixture, breaded, then deep fried. At Marigold we use a mixture of english banger sausage, dried peas, parsley, and spices

What is Moilee?

A mild, creamy, coconut-milk based curry from south india, traditionally served with fish. Very coconut-forward and delicate. It is slightly spiced and lighter than typical curry.

Moilee curry ingredients

curry leaves, turmeric, coconut, lime, shallots, serrano chiles

What is Kohlrabi?

Vegetable in the cabbage family, a cross between a radish and an apple. Slightly sweet, crisp and mild

Oysters “Rockefeller”…why do you call it Rockefeller

Oysters Rockefeller is a classic New Orleans dish. It's named after John D. Rockefeller because the rich combination of greens, butter, herbs, and sauce was considered as "rich" as he was

What makes our oysters Rockefeller non-traditional?

The spinach has been seasoned with our in-house curry spices.

Describe the preparation of our oysters rockefeller.

The oysters are cooked then topped with our curry creamed spinach (kale, spinach, coconut milk), butter, and parmesean, then broiled until melted and lightly crisp, then topped with breadcrumbs.

What farm do our lamb ribs come from and why is that important/special?

Freedom Run Farm in Kentucky, about 3 hours away. They are pasture raised so they are more fatty, tender, and fall off the bone, additionally, Haley and Anthony don’t like their meat to be very gamey.

What components make up the Lamb Ribs dish?

4 ribs seasoned with ras el hanout, Marmite barbeque, pistachio yogurt, a salad of arugula and pickled red onions tossed in olive oil and parmesan cheese

What is marmite?

A british savory food spread made from a byproduct of beer brewing. It is a thick dark brown paste, adds savory umami depth and salty

How does our prime beef tartare presentation set it apart from the others?

We serve ours on a roasted bone marrow cut in half, scoopable bone marrow. Instead of traditional egg yolk we use cured egg.

Describe the tartare flavor to a guest.

Rich, buttery and silky from the bone marrow, tartar is composed of trimmings from our USDA prime steak, the tartar is also very pickle-forward, crunchy and briny from the cornichons and capers

Prime Beef Tartare ingredients

dijon mustard, lemon juice/zest, olive oil, worcestershire , cornichons, chives, and capers

Prime Beef Tartare ALLERGENS

Allium, cirrus, dairy, egg, gluten (worcestershire), soy

What is the dressing on the broccoli salad?

pickled lime and pepper vinagrette (chilli lime vinagrette)

What allergen to look out for on the broccoli salad?

pistachios (can be left out)

Does our pasta dough contain egg

yes

What does pachadi mean

A South Indian fresh chutney or accompaniment. The name means 'pounded' or 'crushed,' referring to how it's traditionally prepared.

What is the process of making the curry base and the chicken itself (butter chicken curry)

The chicken is marinated overnight in a spiced yogurt, then grilled and tossed in our spiced tomato, onion, and butter (makhan) curry. The curry is thickened with coconut cream and finished with cashew labneh.

Saffron rice ingredients and allergens

saffron threads and butter. Allium and dairy

Why do we only allow pink or no pink for the steak and chips?

The steak is too thin and not uniform enough to guarantee quality/consistency. Pink=medium rare, No pink=medium-well to well

What is the preparation process of the trout

The trout is butterflied head off and deboned, and stuffed with shallots, lemons, and thyme. The fish is tied together and grilled skin side down for a nice crisp, the flavors melt into the flesh of the fish.

Burger Ingredients

Two 3oz smash patties (crispier/more caramelization), sherry red onion jam, welsh rarebit (red leicester cheese), malt vinegar aioli, brioche bun

what does our vinadaloo curry taste like? (comes with the short rib)

A tangy, spicy curry, the tanginess comes from red wine and tamarind and the spice comes from kashmiri chillis. It is spicey, bold, cumin forward and complex

If someone orders a martini, what should you ask them?

Vodka or gin? Up or on the rocks? Garnish preference?

what is our standard pour volume for liquor?

2oz

What 3 pieces of information should you get from a guest ordering a Hot Toddy?

What is your spirit prefrence on that? Sweetener/syrup? Spices?

Someone orders a vodka with grapefruit juice, how would you oring that in?

Sparkling grapefruit

What is our “regular” tonic?

FeverTree

What is saag aloo?

saag is leafy greens, most commonly spinach, cooked down with spices, and the aloo means we add potato, its very creamy and earthy

both places gluten appears in the burger

the bun and the malt vinegar aioli

What is welsh rarebit?

Welsh rarebit is a traditional British warm cheese sauce, typically made with cheddar, beer or ale, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings, and classically served over toast. Ours is made with Red Leicester cheese, which falls between a medium and sharp cheddar in flavor. It's rich, creamy, slightly sweet and nutty

Whats your Lumache like?

The Lumache is a curved, shell-shaped pasta tossed in a traditional basil pesto with pine nuts and olive oil. It's finished with creamy ricotta, fresh basil, and crispy bacon for a rich, creamy pasta with bright herbaceous flavor. Its delicious and I would call it a staff favorite, it was actually our owner’s favorite thing when he traveled to Italy so he wanted to recreate it at home.

What kind of vinagrette is on the pachadi salad?

Turmeric vinagrette (sweet, vinegar taste)