Cocktails and Cactus

Exploring Phoenix (and beyond), one cocktail at a time

Fox Restaurant Concepts’ Doughbird Opens in Phoenix

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Sam Fox’s latest restaurant, Doughbird, opens Tuesday March 28th. Located at 44th and Camelback, the restaurants offers a casual atmosphere. We sat at the bar – love watching the hustle and bustle of the kitchen creating their dishes or the mixing of the cocktails. The bar stools were so comfortable – this says a lot, […]

Liberty Station Opens in North Scottsdale

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From the owners of Market Street Kitchen in DC Ranch, Scottsdale, Liberty Station Tavern opened this month in North Scottsdale (border of Carefree). Welcomed to an area with limited restaurants, it was already buzzing with locals. The menu includes some North-Eastern favorites inspired by the owners’ roots in Boston. With one of Camelback Smokers‘ giant […]

Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Burger Battle {wrap-up}

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Burgers, Burgers, Burgers. Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s 2017 Burger Battle was quite an event – sooo many yummy burgers. And fries, desserts and beer. I didn’t try them all this year but did sample a good portion of them. Over 12 restaurants competed and the winners advance to the World Championships. and the winner is…. JUDGE’S […]

Sprinkles Scottsdale Now Baking Cookies

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Sprinkles has launched a new lineup of cookies available at our Scottsdale store starting March 6th joining the Gluten Free Chocolate Chip that was added last month. 5 new flavors – Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter Pretzel Chip, and Salted Oatmeal Cornflake. My pick – Peanut Butter Pretzel Chip with the Salted Oatmeal […]

Where to Dine This St. Patrick’s Day 2017

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We may be in Arizona but you can still get your green beer, corned beef and more this St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrock Fest, Dr. AJ Chandler Park, Downtown Chandler The Fest will include live entertainment, Irish dancers, bagpipe players, festive games, traditional food, themed activities and a beer garden. The Lucky Leprechaun zone will feature […]

Zookz – The Perfect Toasted Sandwich

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Zookz sandwiches tucked into Uptown shopping center which is just exploding with food choices. A cozy adorably styled shop open for breakfast and lunch. A perfect sandwich – toasted round pocket stuffed with tasty fillings. I don’t know about you, but I believe sandwiches ALWAYS taste better toasted. The menu offers both Savory and Sweet […]

Devour Bartending Competition {wrap-up}

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The Devour Bartending Competition is the first of a week of events culminating with the Devour Culinary Classic. Hosted at DeSoto Central Market in Central Phoenix, this year’s event was filled with excitement and competition. Sponsors The competition’s sponsors included: Iconic Cocktails Co OHSO Distillery 3 Amigos Tequila Hamilton Distillery Paradox Distillery Sampling The event […]

Modern Market Opens in Scotttsdale

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Farm to table. Made from scratch. Healthy. Quick. Colorado-based Modern Market has opened their first Arizona location in Scottsdale. I order the Green Chicken Chili soup to start – love this and will be back again for this! Also ordered Modern Market’s Tender Belly BLT + A. Tender Belly nitrate-, hormone and antibiotic free-free bacon, […]

Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Barrel + Board {wrap-up}

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Whiskey, Beer and Cheese. Can it get any better than that? My favorite of Scottsdale Culinary Festival events is Barrel + Board. This year the event hosted at Soho 63 in Chandler.   Upcoming Scottsdale Culinary Events Burger Battle, March 9th Cocktail Society, April 7th Scottsdale Culinary Festival, April 8th-9th disclosure: I was given a […]