How fun is this? Each of the 5 Culinary Drop Out locations has created their own unique cocktail in a friendly competition. Bar Wars. You can vote for your favorite for your own chance to win gift cards. I toured all 3 Arizona locations to sample for myself. There are two more locations in Vegas and […]
Blue Hound Welcomes New Mixologist, Phil Clark
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is one of my favorite places for cocktails in downtown Phoenix. They change up the menu a few times a year, but there’s always a perfect whiskey cocktail on the menu. I also love that they have some classics and then a few for the more adventurous drinker. I usually let […]
Montelucia’s Chef’s Secret Garden Series – National Scotch Day Dinner {wrap up}
Chef’s Secret Garden. Sound intriguing? Well, it is. I recently had the opportunity to attend one of Montelucia’s Chef’s Secret Garden Dinners. The theme was Scotch in honor of National Scotch Day. The dinners are an intimate event with a small group of diners seated at a table in front of the kitchen so you […]
Save the Bees, Drink Wine! Bee’s Box Wine Launch
This week was the launch of Bee’s Box Wines from the Francis Ford Coppola family of wines. I was invited to attend a launch party with fellow food writers. Bees. Food. Wine. It was a perfect evening as we learned a bit about bees, enjoyed a fabulous meal and drank wine. The party was hosted at […]
Happy Hour Spotlight – Brat Haus in Old Town Scottsdale
For this week’s Happy Hour Spotlight we stopped into Brat Haus in Old Town Scottsdale. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in town. I love the casual fun atmosphere of the patio. I love their enthusiasm from bring their guests the best food using the best ingredients and making everything in-house. And most importantly, I LOVE […]
One Dozen Margaritas – CRUjiente Tacos’ new Margarita Menu
One dozen margaritas. Yes, that’s how many you can find on CRUjiente Tacos‘ new drink menu. Have you been to Cru yet? It’s one of my favorite places in town for tacos. The whiskey selection at the bar is pretty awesome too – ask for Jason and he’ll suggest some great whiskeys to try. The […]
Happy Hour Spotlight: Little Cleo’s in Central Phoenix
As we continue our Happy Hour Spotlight series our latest stop is Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend. Part of the Fox Restaurant Concepts, Little Cleo’s is located in the Yard in central Phoenix. When: Monday-Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm Oysters ($1), Shrimp ($1) Champagne pours ($2), Absinthe & Absinthe Cocktails (1/2 off), Signature Cocktails ($7), select […]
Pineapple Mango Rum Punch, Cheers to Summertime Entertaining
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RumInTheSun #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Summertime here in Arizona means lots of time by the pool. When entertaining I like to keep it simple with a punch that I can mix […]
Happy Hour Spotlight: Buck and Rider
This week’s stop for our Happy Hour Spotlight series is Buck and Rider, a place I frequent quite often for happy hour. Buck and Rider, part of the LGO Hospitality Group, is located in the Camelback/Arcadia part of Phoenix. When: Monday through Saturday open – 7 pm at Abby’s Oyster Bar (the indoor bar) Thirsty? Signature […]
Happy Hour Spotlight: Dust Cutter in Downtown Phoenix
Continuing our Happy Hour Spotlight series, this week’s stop is Dust Cutter in downtown Phoenix. You can find Dust Cutter inside the Renaissance Hotel on 1st street between Van Buran and Washington in the heart of downtown. When: Weekdays 3 pm – 6 pm with ‘social hour’ at 6 pm. Discounted small plates from their […]