Shoot from the South/Atlanta special - Coca-Cola (the company's headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia)ĥ0. Shingle with a shimmy and a shake - Buttered toast with jamĤ9. Put out the lights and cry - Liver and onionsĤ8. Pittsburgh - Toast or burn something so it's charred on the outside but still red on the inside (probably a reference to Pittsburgh's smokestacks or coal beds)Ĥ5. On the hoof - Any kind of meat cooked rareĤ4. Noah's boy with Murphy carrying a wreath - ham and potatoes with cabbageĤ2. Noah's boy - A slice of ham (Ham was one of the Biblical Noah's sons)Ĥ1. Mystery in the alley - A side order of hashĤ0. Mississippi Mud/Yellow paint - mustardģ8. Maiden's delight - Cherries ("cherry" is slang for the maidenhead (archaic), or hymen)ģ7. Hounds on an Island - Franks and beansģ6. Heart Attack on Rack - Biscuits and gravyģ3. GAC - A grilled American cheese sandwich (Also called a "jack" or a "Jack Benny" if there's bacon on it.)ģ0. Fish eyes/cat's eyes - Tapioca puddingĢ8. First lady - Spareribs (probably a pun on Eve being made from Adam's rib)Ģ5. Draw one in the dark - A cup of black coffeeĢ4. Draw one/a cup of mud - A cup of coffeeĢ3. Drag one through Georgia - Coca-Cola with chocolate syrupĢ2. Dough well done with cow to cover - Buttered toastĢ1. Customer will take a chance/clean up the kitchen/sweep the floor - HashĢ0. Cackle fruit/Cackleberries/Hen Fruit - Eggsġ9. Burn the British - A toasted English muffinġ7. Burn one, take it through the garden and pin a rose on it - A hamburger with lettuce, tomato and onionġ6. Burn one - Put a hamburger on the grillġ5. Bronx vanilla/halitosis/Italian perfume - Garlicġ4. Bow-wow/bun pup/tube steak/groundhog/Coney Island/Coney Island chicken/Coney Island bloodhound - A hot dogġ2. Bloodhound in the Hay - A hot dog with sauerkrautġ0. Blonde with Sand - Coffee with cream and sugar.Ĩ. Belch water/balloon water - Seltzer or soda waterħ. Baby juice/moo juice/cow juice/Sweet Alice - MilkĦ. Axle grease/skid grease/cow paste - Butterĥ. Adam and Eve on a raft/log - Two poached eggs on toastĢ. Staging or Trailing: Shadowing, cooking, and essentially interviewing at a restaurant in hopes of getting hired, but also to see if the restaurant is a fit for you.The origins of most diner phrases are shrouded in mystery or lost to history, and different regions and restaurants use different terminology for the same items, but this list should give you an idea of what's going on when you hear your waitress screaming about wrecking two chicks on a raft.ġ.Knocking on the walk-in door: Hey, I'm coming in (or out), so watch it.Family meal: Also known as staff meal, this is when everyone sits down to eat before service.Positions include Chef Executif, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, and Commis Chef. Escoffier-style French brigade: Famous French chef Georges-Auguste Escoffier devised this hierarchy system that many modern restaurants use today.Cartouche: A "lid" made from parchment paper used for covering the surface of stews, sauces, braises, and more.Consommé: A clear soup made from rich stock that has been clarified, using egg whites to remove fat.Chit: A receipt, order ticket, tab, or IOU." Hands": Someone (often a server), please come grab this food and deliver it to the customer while it's hot." 86": We're running low or out of a dish, so cut it from the menu." All Day": This is how many of a particular menu item we have." Corner": I'm coming around the corner, so be aware." Behind": I'm walking behind you, so please don't back up or turn quickly because one of us probably has a piping hot pot of something." Yes, Chef": No matter what you're saying or asking, I hear you.We listed a few key terms below to keep you in the know: In addition to frequent curse words, there's plenty of back-of-house classic terms, slang, and mannerisms throughout the episodes.
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