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Session 001: Jerk Chicken + Coconut Rice Test
CompleteMay 2026
First home test of the jerk chicken plate with coconut rice, island fruit salsa, and private family feedback.
Private R&D Phase
THE TEST KITCHEN
Private friends-and-family tasting sessions where we refine the food, the vibe, and the future Soundhouse experience.
Private R&D Sessions
Session Archive
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Session 002: Jerk Fire BBQ Sauce V1
CompleteMay 2026
Initial sauce development around charred pineapple, jerk spice, smoke, vinegar tang, and slow-building island heat.
003
Session 003: Island Slaw + Rib Plate Validation
UpcomingJune 2026
Test the Hawaiian BBQ rib plate with grilled pineapple and island slaw as a lighter alternative to rice.
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Session 004: Full Menu + Soundhouse Flow Test
UpcomingJuly 2026
Run the current menu, drink pairings, music flow, plating, timing, and guest feedback loop in one complete test session.
The Process
How A Session Works
1
Invite-Only Arrival
Small group of trusted guests arrive at the private kitchen. No public access.
2
Tasting Service
Courses served in a structured sequence. Every detail — plating, portions, timing — is deliberate.
3
Vibe Check
Vinyl spinning, lighting set, atmosphere calibrated. We test the full sensory experience.
4
Structured Feedback
Guests complete our feedback scorecard. Honest, specific, and actionable.
Scope
What We're Testing
Every session covers multiple dimensions of the Soundhouse experience.
Food
Recipe development, flavor profiles, portion calibration, and plating.
Drinks
Island-inspired beverages, mocktails, and future bar program development.
Atmosphere
Lighting, air, texture, warmth — every sense counts.
Music + Sound
Vinyl selection, volume levels, playlist sequencing, and vibe calibration.
Service Flow
Timing, presentation, hospitality — everything from arrival to goodbye.
Brand Memory
What did guests remember? What did they tell others? Brand stickiness testing.
Structured Feedback
Session Scorecard
Guests score each dimension after every session. Honest and specific.
| Category | 1 Poor | 2 Fair | 3 Good | 4 Great | 5 Exceptional | Your Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flavor | ||||||
| Tenderness | ||||||
| Sauce Memorability | ||||||
| Portion Size | ||||||
| Atmosphere / Vibe | ||||||
| Would You Pay For This? | ||||||
| Would You Come Back? |
Static display — feedback collection coming soon
Session Journal
Notes From The Kitchen
recipes
Village Gold V1
The first full tasting of the Village Gold Sauce. Three versions, one winner.
January 22, 2025
vibe
Backyard Vibe Check
Testing the ambient energy: vinyl selection, fire, lighting, and plate presentation.
February 2, 2025
recipes
Pineapple Soundwave Test
A simple idea executed with detail. Grilled pineapple became something unexpected.
February 28, 2025
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