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  Delicious six-course menu created by Chef de Cuisine Matthew Brake will pair innovative menu items with some of the top wines from Wright’s highly acclaimed Willamette Valley vineyards. If you like amazing wine, incredible food and would love to learn about wine from one of the most amazing winemakers, YOU MUST BOOK this event!  WHAT:                  KEN WRIGHT WINE DINNER A champagne reception at 6 pm, followed by a six-course dinner menu and wine pairings featuring wines from esteemed wine ..read more

By: Darla Hoffmann As I parked my car and walked toward the entrance of The Mick Brassiere, I could feel the energy coming from the patio – I smiled at the delightful yet unassuming welcome. It gave me a little skip in my step too, like the one I get on my last day of work before going on vacation. Inside, I noticed delicate white tealights hanging gracefully from the ceiling accompanied by an enormous photo, of a long, scenic road, on the entire back wall. I felt empowered to indulge in the pleasures of their French-inspired cuisine in an elegant yet exploratory fashion.  With a glance ..read more

The Dish: Polenta Cremosa The Place: The Americano, 17797 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ  http://www.theamericanorestaurant.com By Susan L Pricco Self-described on their website as an Italian inspired steakhouse, celebrity chef Scott Conant succeeds in creating his “hip and humble” dining establishment with a New York supper club vibe but with a sense of wit and humor.  Want to impress someone?  Bring them here. Black leather seating, larger than life black & white photography, custom art and sculpture with accents of hypnotic gold frame spheres and green glass. I gave in ..read more

The Dish:  Sunday Brunch When: Sundays 10 am -2 pm The Place: Geordie’s at the Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telawa Trail, Phoenix 602-955-4079 www.wrigleymansion.com By: Susan L Pricco Atop a hill surrounded by breathtaking views of Phoenix, the historic Wrigley Mansion houses nearly a century’s worth of history, stories with elements as humble as chewing gum and Spam, some touching family tales, and a peek into the lifestyles of the rich and/or famous.   Sunday brunch presents fresh, innovative, seasonal cuisine served in a manner befitting the manor.   Pineapple-shaped butter pa ..read more

Did you know calories don’t count during the holidays?  That’s why Cookie Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy delicious our absolute new favorite, Crumbl cookies.  Friday, December 4th is National Cookie Day and Crumbl locations in the Valley are offering 20 percent off their four pack boxes of cookies (originally $11.98) that day only. Locations include Scottsdale, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Mesa Red Mountain, Signal Butte and Queen Creek. At Crumbl, warm milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are always on the menu, along with 120+ specialty flavors ..read more

By: Glen Davis So, we are in our 6th month of coronavirus related “new normal“. It’s Sunday, and you’re out making a few errands from behind your mask. You find yourself in north Scottsdale and you’re hungry. Since isolation, you’ve put on your “Corona weight“ and you prefer to eat something healthy. What to do? WHAT to do? WHAT DO YOU DO!!?? The Protein House at Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard was our choice this past Sunday.  Having never been there before, I took the name to mean that I was about to eat something healthy and I noticed that it had a nice little outdoor seati ..read more

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with SOL Mexican Cocina Enjoy a Cinco de Mayo fiesta safely at home with SOL Mexican Cocina’s unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, lovingly made from scratch. In addition to the complete brunch, lunch, and dinner menu full of SOL’s signature Baja flavors, indulge in a festive Cinco de Mayo Pack ($65), available for safe takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup. Located at Scottsdale Quarter, orders for SOL can be placed online or by calling the restaurant at (480) 245-6708. A family-size serving for 3-5 people, the pack includes: SOL’s sig ..read more

‘Arizona Craft Brewers Guild launches virtual event to support Arizona breweries  PHOENIX (Apr. 9, 2020) – The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild will host its first ever ‘Keep Arizona Brewing’ Virtual Beer Festival on Saturday, April 18, beginning at 2 p.m. It’s a benefit for brewery and beer industry employees.  Participants are encouraged to pick up or order a delivery of beers from a local brewery, turn their cameras on at home, and enjoy Arizona brews virtually with other enthusiasts.  The Virtual Beer Fest, which will take place through Zoom, Facebook Live and YouTube Live ..read more