Posts Tagged ‘phoenix restaurants’
A little project I’ve been working on lately…
Monday, March 21st, 2011Is there such a thing as a food hangover?
Friday, November 12th, 2010
Course 20 something out of 238.
Yes. After 29 courses in one dinner (yes . . . twenty-nine), you may succumb to a food hangover. A recent dinner at Binkley’s Restaurant left me with epicurean euphoria, but also a hard-earned foodhang over.
Symptoms are similar to a booze hangover. Fatigue, decreased alertness, short breath and maybe a little achiness. Possibly the meat sweats.
But completing a marathon tasting dinner at Binkely’s is like earning a food nerd badge of honor. You wear it proudly on the waistline the next day.
I want this book: “Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods”
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
In the not too distant past, many AZ peeps and chefs have talked about “eating & sourcing locally,” but few every really committed to it. Want proof? Just ask our farmers… they know exactly who is walking the walk. And who is not.
Nowadays, it seems like more and more chefs are getting back to the roots of good cooking and paying attention to the source of their ingredients. Love it.
Edbile Communities, parent brand to our own Edible Phoenix magazine, is set to release their new book highlighting America’s locally-centric food heros, farmers and products along with 80 seasonal recipes. If it’s anything like our local Edible publication, this book will be a must-have in every foodnik’s library.
It will be available April 26th.
Lucky for me, Pamela Hamilton, Editor of Edible Phoenix magazine is giving me a sneak peek of the book tonight at Quiessence’s Earth Day dinner. (Chef Greg LaPrad of Quiessence is featured in the book).
Pre-order copies right here.
Hopefully, Chef Gwen will blog a review of the book and give us her take!
Moment of Honesty: I proudly work with LaPrad and although he is mentioned in the book, he receives no bling from any purchases. He’s just happy to be included. Very cool.
REVIEW: True Food Kitchen – FRESH Dinner Series
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010On April 16th and 17th, director Sofia Joanes’ indie film, FRESH hits Tempe’s Madcap Theaters for limited screenings. The trailer states that “FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system.”
The folks behind the film enlisted bloggers (ahem) as part of a neat rootsy campaign to spread the word about the movie. My task? I attended the True Food Kitchen FRESH dinner where $29 scored a 3-course meal + a voucher to see the flick. (Don’t worry, I’ll break down the everyday menu prices below) TFK was selected by FRESH for its “sincere care for the sourcing of ingredients.”
On with the show!
Consider yourself a devout heath nut? Is your preferred shopping companion a shi-poodle, schnoodle or labradoodle? Sam Fox and Dr. Andrew Weil have built you a beautiful place of worship inside the Biltmore Fashion Park. (Rumors say a chain of the restaurants will soon satisfy coastal California lettuce eaters)
We began with two “green” apps. I loved the simple Tuscan kale salad ($6) topped with parmesan, olive oil and toasted bread crumbs. It was crisp and lemony with a warming amount red pepper flakes. The green herby hummus ($8) had a sour smack (in a good way) while the accompanying pita bread was tasty but powdered with a little too much loose flour.
Next up, the diver scallops ($22) were the highlight of the night. Five well-seared sea creatures on a mix of black rice, lotus chips and peas were bathed in sweet ponzu. I will be back for this.
My friend’s wild ahi sliders ($13) were alright, but this typically wouldn’t be my pick on a menu anyway. Not worth writing about.
Finally, desserts were easy winners. He scored a flourless chocolate cake topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel. My lemon olive oil cake shined with an easily delish combo of strawberries and mint dolloped with tangy yogurt.
Sit on the patio and you might just see the wild schnoodle roaming the sidewalks.
Yes. I really do enjoy TFK for a light meal and glass of wine at a reasonable price. Appetizers and salads are always pleasing. In fact, could order the Tuscan kale salad and a cocktail and instantly feel California chic-y. The restaurant itself is spacious with a patio perfect for dog/people watching.
Editor’s note: Go see FRESH.
Ty’s note: I have no editor. Just go see it.
Moment of honesty: Nope… none of my meal was compensated by True Food Kitchen or FRESH. This was simply a topic and campaign I was interested in. Keeping it kosher!
-Your food pal, JxP
True Food Kitchen
http://www.foxrc.com
P: 602.774.3488
January’s List of Fame (or Shame?)
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
For anyone doubting my waistline woes… here’s a new monthly list of restaurants that have made sure my digestive tract is… well, on track. For those counting, yes there are more listed than there are days in the month so far.
Sadly, this doesn’t even include any fast food slip ups. (probably not disclosed for fear of public shunning)
See any favorites? Share ‘em.
Did I forget any? Probably.
Questions on any? Ask!
5th & Wine
Caffe Boa
Chipotle
Classic Italian Pizza
Dave’s Electric Brew Pub
DelFalcos Deli
District American Kitchen
Don & Charlies
Essence Bakery Cafe
Estate House
FnB
Fred’s at Barney’s New York
Hana Japanese
Hanny’s
Honey Moon Sweets Bakery
Hot Pot Caribbean
House of Tricks
Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Metro Brasserie & Bar
Modern Steak
Morning Glory Cafe
NOCA
Quiessence Restaurant
Quik Wok
Rancho Pinot
Posh
Side Bar
St. Francis
The Mission
The Vig
Virgie’s Restaurant
UPDATE: Here are a few I forgot
The Lodge
Sweet Republic
Liberty Market
Cafe Lalibela
ADDITIONS: New to the list
Culinary Dropout
Daily Dose
Rula Bula
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Prado
