Summer Menu Series: Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
Looking for something light, fresh and seasonal? Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill has created a summer menu that focuses on seafood and fresh vegetables. They have even added two refreshing cocktails to help cool you off.
The Bites
- Latin Shrimp Ceviche: Marinated in lime and olive oil with habaneros, sweet onions, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes and jicama; served with fresh corn tortilla chips.
- Fresh Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad: Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and spring greens with white balsamic vinaigrette, virgin olive oil, sea salt and aged balsamic vinegar.
- Grilled Romaine & Steak Salad: Charred heart of romaine, marinated grilled sirloin, cherry tomato, cucumber, blue cheese vinaigrette and shaved Parmesan.
- Quinoa & Black Bean Veggie Burger: House made with red and white quinoa, black beans, egg, jalapeño and pecorino Romano. Topped with avocado, arugula, tomato and sun-dried tomato tapenade, and garlic pesto aioli on a grilled brioche bun.
- Tempura Fried Green Beans: Crispy fried with sambal chili lime dipping sauce.
- Smoked Chicken & Pesto Pizza: Spinach basil pesto, house smoked chicken, sweet red peppers, chili flake, roasted garlic, a four cheese blend and arugula salad.
- Mesquite Smoked St. Louis Ribs: House smoked with our own spice rub, grilled with Newcastle BBQ sauce, roasted corn and red pepper succotash and hand cut fries.
- Seared Atlantic Sea Scallops: Flash seared with braised Tuscan kale, jasmine rice, fresh thyme and Meyer lemon beurre blanc.
- Strawberry Rhubarb & White Chocolate Cheesecake: Sour cream, fresh whipped cream, strawberry rhubarb purée and fresh sliced strawberries in a chocolate-hazelnut crust.
The Booze
- Raspberry Mint Mule-Jito: Fresh raspberries muddled with mint, lemon & lime, Bacardi Rum, Malibu Rum, simple syrup and Reed’s ginger beer.
- Strawberry Pomegranate Sangria: Merlot wine macerated with strawberries, oranges, crème de cassis, pomegranate liqueur, cinnamon, and served over ice.
The Bucks
Prices vary based on your selections.
Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill is located at 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe. Call 480.968.2920 for more information.
About the Author - Taryn Jeffries
Editor and Chief Eating Officer of PhoenixBites, 2017 Food Writer of the Year (Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame) Taryn grew up in a small town in Illinois with a doting Grandmother who taught her the way around a kitchen and that food is representative of love. Her current quest is to find the love in local dishes and the chefs behind them. In addition to running all things PhoenixBites, Taryn is also a freelance writer, sharing her insight on the best dishes and where to get them each and every month.
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