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Beat the heat with some cool summer cocktail classes at El Chorro

May 21, 13

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Cocktails, Featured, Paradise Valley, Restaurant Events

Here’s a newsflash: Summer is coming… and it’s sure to be a scorcher. Obviously, this comes to no surprise to any of us. While Arizona has all but completely bypassed spring, the temps are creeping up and soon enough there will be nothing but 100 degree temps in our future until early October! Valley residents are...

Saving the best for last; Farmer in the House dinner series ends at Lon’s

May 20, 13

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Farm-to-table Dinners, Featured, Paradise Valley, Restaurant Events, Wine Dinners

The last stop for the Farmer In the House series is coming up this week. Perhaps the old adage of saving the best for last stands true in this series as the final dinner will be held at Lon’s at the Hermosa, a Valley landmark and one of the best restaurants for your overall dining experience. On Thursday, May 23rd, Duncan’s...

How Sweet It Is!

May 20, 13

Posted by Amy Martin in Featured, Pantry, Products

Nearly all of my favorite sweet treats come from local bakers and candy makers. From Tracy Dempsey’s award-winning desserts to Lin Sue Cooney’s Pecan Toffee, I don’t have to travel far from my backyard to get my sugar fix. Now, I have a new confectioner and sweet addition to add to that list: Millie’s Caramels. Founded by...

Weekend Entertaining: Unusual cocktail and drink recipes

May 17, 13

Posted by PhoenixBites in Cocktail, Cocktails, Drinks, Featured

If you spend enough time in casinos or sports bars, you will certainly run across your share of unusual drinks. Check out this list for some unusual cocktails and drinks that you have to try at least once. 49ers Gold Rush During football season, especially during the playoffs, a popular sports bar drink is the 49ers Gold Rush. The...

Chop and Wok 2.0

May 13, 13

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Budget-Friendly, Featured, Scottsdale

As the saying goes, “good things come to those who wait.” Two years may seem like a long time to wait for a restaurant to open, unless of course that restaurant is a Valley landmark. Chop and Wok originally opened in 1986, shortly after I moved to Arizona. On the weekends, my Dad would go pick up a smorgasbord of deliciousness...

Save the date for Ren Wine & Brew

May 09, 13

Posted by Taryn Jeffries in Events, Featured, Festivals

The Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Phoenix is not only a gorgeous property in a great location, they also know how to throw a heck of a party. Coming up on May 17th from 5-9pm, they will be closing down Adams Street and taking the party to the streets. What can you expect? Many libations will be on hand from AZ Stronghold Wine and...