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Del Frisco’s Grille Celebrates One Year

Maxfield Barker — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:12:19 +0000

Del Frisco’s Grille, located at the Biltmore, is one of our favorite new spots. The perfect mix of ambiance and great food, Del Frisco’s has it all. Next week, on June 28, they will be celebrating their first year in the Valley, and were sure there will be many more. On the 28th, head to the grille to enjoy a gourmet three course dinner for only $36.50, which commemorates 365 days of business. The party will be all day long with Happy Hour pricing throughout the day. This includes $6 Starters, $5 Signature Cocktails & Wines, and $3 Draft Beers & Honey Badger Shots. There will also be live music from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. We’ll see you there.

Crudo and NOCA Team Up for a Dinner Event, Tonight!

Maxfield Barker — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:00:09 +0000

Two restaurants, five Courses, five cocktail pairings and one cocktail cruiser will make for the best Wednesday night you will have had in a long time. Sorry for the short notice, but this event is tonight! Crudo and NOCA will be hosting the second Cocktail Dinner Bus Tour. To make reservations, call Crudo (602-358-8666) or NOCA (602-956-6622). Check out the menu and then you’ll definitely want to go.

First Course

Ahi – Tomato Powder, Salsa Verde, Popcorn

Hendrick’s Gin, Lillet Rose, Watermelon, Lime & Mint Syrup, Carbonated

Tai Snapper Crudo – Gazpacho Garnish

Bison Grass Vodka, Celery Shrub, Orgeat, Lime

Second Course

Heirloom Tomato Schiacciate – Burrata

St. George Terroir Gin, Arugula, Lemon, Watermelon Campari Foam

Grilled Pork Cotenne – Heirloom Tomato, Lemon

Milagro Tequila, Fresno Chile, Cilantro, Lime & Orange Zest

Third Course

Tomato Bread – Ricotta

Grappa, Strawberry Balsamic Shrub, Basil, Lemon, Club Soda, Cracked Black Pepper

Tomato Risotto – Day Boat Scallop, Squid Ink

Madison Rouge VS Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Aperol, Orange Marmalade, Lemon

4th Course

Wild Black Bass Involtino – Heirloom Tomato, Taggiasche Olives, Eggplant, Smoked Mozzarella, Polenta

Black Grouse Scotch, Cardamaro, Balsamic Reduction, Strawberry, Lemon, Grapefruit Peel

Beef Brisket – Pork Tomato Ragu, Polenta

Karlsson’s Vodka, Beef Broth, Tomato Juice, Spices, Orange

Dessert

Doughnuts & Spiked Malted Milk Shake

Santana’s Tequila Will be the Star of Distrito’s June Cocktail School

Maxfield Barker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:33:11 +0000

Not only does Carlos Santana know his way around a guitar but also a great tequila. The Saguaro Hotel’s Distrito’s June cocktail school will be featuring tequila. Not just any tequila but Santana’s Tequila Casa Noble. This Saturday, June 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Distrito’s head mixologist, John Christie, will host an educational event where you will learn how to make a delicious hibiscus mojito with Casa Noble Reposado. While participating, you’ll be able to try the mixologist’s “House Infusion” cocktail using an authentic Casa Noble barrel and aged on-site. On top of appetizers, you’ll also have the pleasure of trying Casa Noble’s Crystal (Silver) Tequila and Casa Noble’s Anejo. At just $40 per person, it would be a shame to miss the perfect summer school.

Are You My Ride? Ram Man Of Steel Truck

Maxfield Barker — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:10 +0000

This weekend, the much anticipated Man of Steel was released worldwide. It’s already generated millions of dollars and that is partly due to the enormous marketing campaign that went along with it. One of those marketers is Dodge. To commemorate the return of Superman, Dodge has made the Ram Man Of Steel Truck. It’s dark gray paint job is one of a kind, the red grill accents give it the perfect touch of superhero. The best part is the Superman “S” on the frontend. This truck won’t be mass produced and you better believe the price is still TBA.

Celebrate National Martini Day with Half-price Martinis at Bar Louie

Maxfield Barker — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:02:05 +0000

Martinis are one of the drinks where you just can’t help but feel classy while drinking. Sure, the glass makes it nearly impossible to walk around but hey, at least you look like you know what your doing. National Martini Day is this week, June 19, and to celebrate Bar Louie will be giving them away at half-price. Bar Louie is pretty much a professional martini making establishment and have been doing so since the 1990s. With 16 cutting-edge martini selections, 5 of which launched with their new menu in April, the bar is the perfect spot to drink on the 19th. With all the different kinds, there’s sure to be one you’ll like. Or two, or three, or more.

Bar Louie | 2000 Rio Salado Parkway Suite | Tempe, Arizona | 85281.

New Music Monday: Justice

Maxfield Barker — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:01:29 +0000

When the 90s came and went, techno was all the rage. When the 2000s started, that gigantic love for electronic music seemed to disappear. Well, for the last couple of years electronic dance music or EDM has made a huge comeback. Thanks to bands like Daft Punk, Swedish House Mafia, and Justice, EDM has been keeping music festivals crowded and full of eager dancers. Justice, the French house music group, has released a new album last month, Access All Arenas. The title is fitting seeing how they’ll be selling out arenas all over the world. Check it out.

Market Street Kitchen Now Serving Sunday Brunch

Maxfield Barker — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:55:21 +0000

We’re always looking for a great place for brunch. When we find one, you’re the first to know. Today, we deliver once again. Market Street Kitchen in North Scottsdale has just announced their brand new Sunday brunch. From the creative mind of Executive Chef Matt Taylor, the restaurant’s brunch will mix traditional American classics with Southern traditions. Eggs Benedict served with prosciutto and Tabasco-spiked hollandaise sauce, tempura-fried bacon with bourbon-maple syrup, or fresh summer melons drizzled with a sweet tea dressing are just a couple examples of this awesome brunch menu. The $12 bottomless Bloody Marys or Mimosas aren’t bad either.

The Weekender: Swimming Pool

Maxfield Barker — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:46:11 +0000

If you’re like us, then you definitely hit the swimming pool this season multiple times already. If you haven’t, we don’t know how you’re surviving. To help you get through the brutal summer and thanks to Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse, here is a recipe for a delicious cocktail: the Swimming Pool.

Ingredients:

1 Oz. Absolut Vodka

2 Oz. Malibu Rum

2 Oz. Pineapple Juice

1 Oz. Heavy Cream

Splash of Blue Curacao

Method:

Mix your Absolut Vodka, Malibu Rum, pineapple juice, heavy cream and Blue Curacao. Shake with ice. Fill a tall glass with ice and strain the contents in your mixing glass over the ice. Garnish with one slice each of pineapple, orange and lemon, and a Maraschino Cherry.

Free Pizza for Dad at Humble Pie

Maxfield Barker — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:33:16 +0000

Father’s Day is practically here and if you don’t know what you’re doing yet, you really need to step up your game. Fear not, DLT and Humble Pie have your back. Your dad probably likes pizza. Not boring Dominos or some frozen pie from the grocery store. We’re talking real, gourmet pizza. This Sunday, June 16, Humble will provide every dad with free pizza. From 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, free pizza will be offered to dine in fathers at any of the Valley’s six locations.

Today’s Object of Desire: Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Canceling Headphones

Maxfield Barker — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:15:29 +0000

Who doesn’t love going on vacation? A necessary part of travel is the airplane. Chances are you’ve sat near a pressure-sensitive baby or a social norm oblivious passenger. It’s times like those where you wish you had a really nice pair of headphones so that you can drift into your tunes and forgot about the noisy world around you. The Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Canceling Headphones are perfect for that. These are one of the few noise canceling headphones that aren’t bulky. They fit completely inside your ear and will shell out the quality that only Bose can give. They’re totally worth the $300.