Make a resolution: Kick off 2014 with a great meal

Whether you are looking to heal your celebration hangover or are looking to start 2014 on a decadent dining note, these five local hot spots will be serving up great breakfast and dinner options. No matter what you are looking for or what your tastes are, we hope that 2014 is full of great dining experiences full of tantalizing treats and a dash of adventure.

Arrowhead Grill

8280 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale

623.566.2224 | arrowheadgrill.com

New Year’s Day is a time to make resolutions and set the tone for 2014. One Valley restaurant, Arrowhead Grill, is inviting Arizonans to make this year one of optimism and delight. Arrowhead Grill is helping set the tone for 2014 with its first event of year, a decadent 3-course Prime Rib Dinner for $35.99 served on New Year’s Day.

“New Year’s Day is often overlooked,” said Chef Charles W. Schwerd, owner of Arrowhead Grill. “It should be a day when we take the time to contemplate the coming year, what we want from ourselves and in our lives and to count our many blessings. One of the best ways to do that is through food.”

Dinner begins with a choice of four signature AG salads; Caesar, Romaine lettuce tossed with a tangy garlic vinaigrette dressing with a hint of anchovies and topped with croutons and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Chopped or House Salad, or Spinach Salad, a true steakhouse classic with tender spinach tossed with warm red-wine vinaigrette, sliced eggs, bacon, shaved red onions and mushrooms.

The main course features a succulent serving of Prime Rib dry-rubbed and cooked to perfection and patrons will finish this decadent dinner with a choice of one of Arrowhead Grill’s lavish desserts, such as AG’s opulent Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie served with Chocolate Ice Cream, Vanilla Créme Brûlée, or Fresh Strawberries and Chocolate Fondue.

For those who wish to indulge in their favorite dishes, Arrowhead Grill is offering its complete menu throughout the evening.

District American Kitchen and Wine Bar

320 North 3rd Street, Phoenix

602.817.5400 | districtrestaurant.com

After you have rung in 2014, be sure to start the new year with a complete breakfast experience at The District Harvest Table. For only $17.95 you can enjoy any (or all) of the following:

Fluffy scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, sweet toast, steel cut oats, assorted breads and pastries, seasonal fresh fruit, plain and fruit yogurt as well as fresh chilled juice and Starbucks coffee. Treat yourself to the Bloody Mary Bar or a mimosa for only $3. For $5, you can enjoy their Five Chill Bloody Mary created with Mazama Infused Pepper Vodka or a Bloody Bourbon to soothe your hangover. This special breakfast will be served from 6am until noon.       

Petite Maison

7216 East Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale

480.991.6887 | petitemaisonaz.com

Petite Maison will be hosting a “Sober Up Brunch” on New Year’s Day.  The brunch will be available from 10am to 3pm and will run $35 per person. You have your choice of any one of the three options per course. Appetizer choices are banana bread french toast, lobster poutine, house smoked salmon or house pate. Entree options are Hoppin John Hash, the “Reviver” Mac & Cheese, Frenchman’s eggs, roasted beef flat iron steak or country cassoulet. Round out your meal with your choice of foie gras beignets, scotch bread pudding or a Tylenol or Advil “Shooter.” If that weren’t enough, the brunch is made even more awesome with unlimited champagne and mimosas.

Scottsdale Station

8220 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale

480.998.7777 | scottsdalestation.com

Scottsdale Station wants you to start the first day of 2014 in the most delicious of ways. On New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Scottsdale Station will be serving its popular brunch (typically only offered on Sunday), so that guests may enjoy the first brunch of the New Year! Select from a variety of brunch favorites, such as the French Toast Benedict ($14), an egg battered brioche bread grilled and topped with a thick sausage waffle and poached eggs, served with vanilla hollandaise, grilled potatoes and fruit; the Southwestern Benedict ($14) with grilled masa cakes topped with house made chorizo, poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise, served with potatoes; or Fast Crepes ($11), homemade crepes filled with a ricotta/mascarpone cheese blend and topped with seasonal housemade fruit cobbler.

The Herb Box

7134 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale

20707 North Pima Road, Scottsdale

480.289.6180 |  theherbbox.com

For those who want a lazy day in their PJs, on New Year’s Day, both locations of The Herb Box will be serving a special casual breakfast, which is typically only offered on Saturdays.  They will also be serving up some complimentary goodies in celebration of their third anniversary.

On New Year’s Day The Herb Box will be opening early so you can roll out of bed and enjoy a casual Wednesday breakfast! It will be served at The Herb Box at DC Ranch from 8 to 11 a.m. and The Herb Box at Southbridge from 9 to 11 a.m. A sampling of popular breakfast dishes include Red Velvet Pancakes, with mascarpone crème, Gran Marnier syrup, and applewood smoked bacon; Brussels Sprout Hash and Manchego Omelet with pancetta and beefsteak tomato; or Chilaquiles Verde with egg, crisp corn tortilla, Cotija jack, pulled pork, and tomatillo verde. Both locations will also be serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. until close.

If you happened to have imbibed just a little too much, The Herb Box Market at Southbridge will treat you to a complimentary Detox Green Smoothie Soup Sip featuring organic spinach, mint, parsley, and celery with a ginger rim, served chilled. Also, celebrate the Southbridge location’s third anniversary with a complimentary Cake Pop.