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Espresso Martini Recipe for National Kahlua Day

By: Dana Vollmer

Espresso Martini Recipe for National Kahlua Day

National Kahlua Day is February 27th. We think you should celebrate with a Kahlua cocktail. An Espresso Martini is the perfect classic. The sophistication of a martini and the rich coffee flavor. Kahlua is what I stock in my home bar though for this recipe you could use any coffee liquor. Espresso Martini recipe, a classic […]

LaCroix Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail Recipe

By: Dana Vollmer

LaCroix Strawberry Basil Smash Cocktail Recipe

National Strawberry Day is today, Tuesday, February 27th which makes it the perfect occasion to share a strawberry cocktail. I’ve been mixing up some lighter lower calorie cocktails lately. I’m a huge fan of LaCroix Sparkling Water which makes a great mixer. Since I’ve been following the Keto Diet, this cocktail is a perfect fit. This […]

Sip with Someone You Love Cocktail Menu Returns to True Food Kitchen

By: Dana Vollmer

Sip with Someone You Love Cocktail Menu Returns to True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen has brought back their Sip with Someone Special cocktail menu for Valentine’s Day again this year. Last year’s True Food Kitchen special menu was deliciously refreshing and gorgeous.  True Food Kitchen’s drinks and food always make use of the freshest healthy ingredients combing flavors that both taste and look amazing. Sip with […]

Bitters, Scottsdale’s Newest Craft Cocktail Bar

By: Dana Vollmer

Bitters, Scottsdale’s Newest Craft Cocktail Bar

Scottsdale’s newest craft cocktail bar, Bitters, opened this week so I had to go check it out. Bitters is located in Sky Song in the south part of Scottsdale. Erika Rode is the owner behind Bitters – I was impressed with her enthusiasm for the craft culture and it is evident by the bar’s offerings. Chef Ehren […]

Culinary Dropout’s Bar Wars

By: Dana Vollmer

Culinary Dropout’s Bar Wars

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

By: Dana Vollmer

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}

By: Dana Vollmer

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

By: Dana Vollmer

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

By: Dana Vollmer

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

By: Dana Vollmer

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 […]

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