Tag: food in Phoenix

There is always a reason to toast at Match Market & Bar—whether there is alcohol in the glass or not! In fact, for those committed to Dry January, or who are taking “Damp January” approach, Match Market & Bar has a bevy of delicious and breathtaking low-proof and non-alcoholic bevvies to raise a glass with, throughout January and any time!   A bar manager can prepare and present these beautiful drinks for live television segments focused on Dry (and Damp) January.   The non-alcoholic So Fresh and So Clean is exactly that, and so beautiful, too. This mocktail features Adrift, lemon, cucumber and orgeat for $15.   The Carahellno ($15), also non-alcoholic, features Adrift, cold brew and cinnamon for a different kind of buzz.   Cheers to the everyday with the low-proof Easy and Breezy, featuring refreshing strawberry Lillet, grapefruit and lemon ($16).   Also low proof, the Barcelona Sunshine features Manzanilla sherry, strawberry, apple and mint ($16).   Under the Bridge, another low proof choice, includes Fino sherry, sweet vermouth and orange ($15).   Just like Match’s cocktail menu, these spirited spirit-less drinks are as visually stunning as they are tasty.   For more information about Match Market & Bar or to make a reservation, visit matchphx.com.

Mondays just got a whole lot better (as did Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!) with the launch of FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel and Match Market & Bar’s new specials in honor of the latest season of “The Bachelor”.   Beginning Monday, Jan. 27, when the show’s 29th season premieres, FOUND:RE launches its new Bachelor-inspired Martini Hour, featuring an array of meticulously crafted martinis and a scrumptious food menu to accompany these curated cocktails.   The following cocktail menu is available all day on Mondays, ideal to enjoy during viewings of the show. It will also be available from 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays for the duration of the show’s season.   During Martini Hour, an array of specialty martinis—including a classic with choice of Chopin Vodka or Roku Gin, a dirty martini with house-infused bleu cheese vodka or goat cheese gin or a seasonal martini—are available for just $12 each. Additionally guests can enjoy $2 off a variety of house martinis.   Cocktail enthusiasts can also raise their glass with refreshing specialty cocktails—such as the Tinto Verano, Took a Drink in Ibiza or Kalixmoto—for only $7. House red and house white wines will also be available for $7 a glass, and guests can try their luck with a “mystery beer” for just $5.    The following food specials complement any beverage and are available during Martini Hour:   Bruschetta Trio—Choices include fresh mozzarella caprese; olive tapenade and Manchego; goat cheese and strawberry; and ricotta, pesto, pear and Marcona, $15 Chicken Wing Sampler—Featuring chicken wings in house hot sauce and bacon-balsamic BBQ, $12 Spanish Croquetas De Jamon, $8 Lamb Meatballs, $8 Brussels Sprouts Almondine, $6 Patatas Bravas, $5    For more information, visit foundrehotels.com and matchphx.com.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, all Arizona Chula Seafood restaurants are celebrating the 6th anniversary of its Uptown Phoenix location with fresh specials!   At all locations, diners can enjoy “Two Buck Shucks” in addition to the following location-specific specials:   Uptown At the location of honor, diners can enjoy the following: Tuna Katsu Sando featuring a fried panko-crusted ground tuna patty on wondrous white with cabbage and tonkatsu sauce, $16. Polenta Shrimp App featuring 13 to 15 shrimp, guajillo-marinated, sauteed and served on top of polenta cakes with a lime gastrique, $14. Whole Fried Thai Snapper—Crispy fried snapper with Thai basil salsa verde, herb salad and coconut rice, MP. Rosie South Scottsdale seafood fans can enjoy a shrimp fry beginning at 11 a.m. featuring: Coconut Shrimp with fries, choice of sauce and lemon, $17 for a 3-piece/$20 for a 6-piece Fried Shrimp with fries, choice of sauce and lemon, $15 for a 3-piece/$18 for a 6-piece Sauce choices include sweet chili, spicy Kewpie, masago ranch and cocktail sauce French Fries, $8 Green Chile Cheese Fries with cheddar cheese sauce, green chilies and cilantro, $14 A la Carte Coconut Shrimp Taco—A flour tortilla filled with spicy Kewpie, coconut shrimp, purple cabbage, pineapple serrano salsa and avocado, $12   Grayhawk Those in the north Scottsdale area can dive into these fresh catches:   Filet O Fish—White fish brandade patty breaded in panko then deep fried and served with American cheese, malt vinegar tartar sauce, shredded iceberg and house-made pickles on a Noble slider bun. Served with a side of chips, $15 Lobster Grilled Cheese— Butter-poached lobster with a white cheddar mornay on toasted Noble sourdough and served with a side of tomato soup, $25 Tuna Bulgogi Kimchi Fries—Crispy French fries topped off with seasoned ground yellowfin tuna, caramelized onions, kimchi, American cheese and sesame mayo, $15   For more about Chula Seafood, visit chulaseafood.com.

New Year, new hours! In 2025, Fire at Will is giving guests more opportunities to get in on their delicious dishes by announcing it will be open for lunch service at 11 a.m. daily, beginning on Monday Feb. 3. Lunchtime guests can enjoy the same welcoming community atmosphere, scrumptious food and locally sourced ingredients they have come to expect from the dinner menu, as well as an array of salads, burgers and sandwiches that suit mid-day dining. Menu includes:   Small Plates Truffle Parmesan Fries with ketchup, aioli and house ranch,  $12 French Onion Dip chives, served with Frite Street potato chips, $12 Iberico Ham Croquettes with Harissa aioli, Manchego and scallions, $16 Crispy Brussels Sprouts with nước chấm, roasted peanuts, sesame and Asian pear, $15 Bacon Wrapped Dates with goat cheese, walnuts, muhammara and pomegranate, $16 Macaroni Au Gratin with aged gouda, Manchego, gruyere, parmesan and American cheeses $16; add ¼ lb. lobster for an additional $28 Salads Caesar—Hearts of romaine, croutons, cured egg yolk and parmesan Reggiano, $16 Little Gem—Bacon, Point Reyes blue cheese, tomato, red onion and house ranch, $16 Italian Chopped—Sun-dried tomato, cucumber, chick peas, olives, salami, pistachio, parmesan and red wine vinaigrette, $17 Dinners can turn their salad into a wholesome and hearty meal by adding grilled chicken for $8, grilled salmon or grilled shrimp for $12 each or  ¼ lb. lobster $28. Burgers and Sandwiches All burgers feature two quarter-pound smash patties served on Noble brioche buns and are served with fries.   Hush Burger with caramelized onion, American cheese, pickles and fancy sauce, $20 Bacon BBQ Burger with bacon, BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings, American cheese and aioli, $20 Green Chile Burger with Hatch green chilies, American cheese and chipotle mayo, $20 Crispy Chicken Sandwich featuring a buttermilk fried chicken breast, pickles, coleslaw dressing and honey butter, $18 New England Lobster Roll with Maine lobster, aioli, celery and charred lemon, $32 Big Plates Stacked Enchiladas—Smoked green chile pork, queso Oaxaca, salsa roja, Mexican crema, cabbage and fried egg, $24 Shrimp and Grits—Wild Mexican shrimp, Tasso, holy trinity and Marsh Hen Mill white cheddar grits, $28 Beef Bolognese—Sonoran Pasta Co. mafaldine, basil and parmesan Reggiano, $28 Grilled Faroe Island Salmon—Hawaiian BBQ glaze, sesame, super greens, cucumber, radish and lemon vinaigrette, $34 Steak Frites—Grilled and marinated skirt steak, house steak sauce and Frite Street fries, $36   Sides Frite Street Fries, $9 Grilled Asparagus, $9 White Cheddar Grits, $9 Desserts Chocolate Tiramisu featuring Mythic Goat coffee, cocoa and powdered sugar, $12 Seasonal Cobbler—Fresh fruit, streusel and Grateful Spoon gelato, $12 Gelato Sundae with chocolate fudge, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, toasted peanuts and, of course, a cherry on top!, $11 For more information or to make a reservation, visit eatfireatwill.com.

Flour & Thyme is pleased to present an unmatched pasta and Italian wine dinner. On Thursday, Feb. 6, pasta enthusiasts are invited to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience featuring an incredible five-course meal expertly paired with wines from the premier regions of Italy.   While two wine pairing options will be provided, guests are welcome to select their own bottles, with guidance from Flour & Thyme’s wine director and sommelier team. Bottles of Italian wines will be offered at 15% off. There will also be an opportunity for guests to experience one of the top Barolos featuring the best barrels from their top vineyards from one of the best vintages with ~20 years of age from Magnum, including the 2006 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Granbussia. Guests can add this opportunity when they book their reservations.   The five-course menu features the following:   Spaghetti a La Chittara—Pistachio pesto, burrata and extra virgin olive oil Girasol—Butter poached crab, mussels, chives and white wine butter sauce Caramelo—3 cheese blend, house-made bolognaise and extra virgin olive oil   Orzo—Preserved truffles and buffalo mozzarella Beef Stroganoff—Egg noodles, crème fraîche and chives   Chocolate Variations—Chocolate mousse, chocolate gateau, chocolate crumble and black pepper vanilla ice cream   The cost for this incredible experience begins at $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings are available for an additional cost.   To secure a reservation, visit opentable.com/booking/experiences. For more information about Flour & Thyme, visit flourandthymerestaurant.com.

In celebration of the love-liest day of the year, Phoenix City Grille is rolling out a sweet Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu. This three-course menu is just $75, plus tax and gratuity per person, and is available during dinner service on Friday, Feb. 14:   First Course, choice of one: New England Clam Chowder Roasted Corn Soup with poblano relish Arugula Salad with fennel, candied pistachios, red onions, orange segments and basil oil vinaigrette Burrata Cheese with grilled bread and olive oil Romaine Salad—Romaine hearts, heirloom tomatoes, garlic croutons, Romano cheese and green chile citrus dressing   Second Course, choice of one: Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin with pomegranate gastrique, parsnip leek puree and caramelized cipollini onions; add sautéed shrimp for an additional $10 Colorado Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with mint pesto, sweet potato two ways and Meyer lemon gastrique; this selection is an additional $10 Rose Lane Chicken—Pan roasted, skin on all natural chicken breast, tarragon pan jus, Yukon Gold smashed potatoes and roasted carrots Cedar Plank Salmon—Faroe Island citrus-horseradish crusted salmon, fingerling potatoes, roasted carrots and lemon aioli Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with crispy fingerling potatoes, sauteed green beans, warm bacon vinaigrette and cherry tomatoes Vegetable Plate—Grilled asparagus, roasted squash, harissa-glazed carrots, arugula, tepary beans, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and crispy fingerlings potatoes   Dessert Course, choice of one: Red Velvet Cheesecake with chocolate cookie crust, traditional cheesecake and seasonal berries Espresso Pot De Crème with biscotti, Chantilly cream, spiced Arizona pecans and berries PCG Original Buttermilk Pie—Sweet buttermilk custard and caramel sauce   Diners can add the following accoutrements to round out their meals:   Tuna Crudo with ponzu sauce, Fresno peppers, scallions, ginger, toasted sesame seeds and sriracha aioli, $20 Wild Mexican White Shrimp Cocktail with spicy cocktail sauce, $18 Eggplant Bites with piquillo peppers, tomato jam, goat cheese, arugula, sherry vinaigrette  and balsamic reduction, $16 Salmon Skewer with romaine hearts, heirloom tomatoes, piquillo peppers, Romano cheese and green chile citrus dressing, $18 Bacon Wrapped Shrimp—stuffed with cotija cheese, wrapped with smoked bacon and served with chipotle aioli, $14 Slow Simmered Green Chile Pork served in a skillet with Mama Lola’s tortillas and toppings, $18       For more about Phoenix City Grille or to make a reservation, visit phoenixcitygrille.com.

Love is in the air at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel and Match Market & Bar this Valentine’s Day! The day of romance will be honored with a special Valentine’s dinner menu at Match Market & Bar and a lovely accommodations package at the hotel.   Match’s three-course Valentine’s dinner menu is offered Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 and includes: Salad Course—Seared Scallops with frisee, grapefruit and mint-champagne vinaigrette paired with half bottle Nik Weis Riesling    Entrée Course—Beef Wellington with white asparagus and truffle sauce paired with half bottle Valravn Cabernet Sauvignon    Dessert Course—Strawberry Mousse with genoise cake served with two signature “Agave Noir” cocktails featuring tequila, cacao, chipotle, orange bitters   The Valentine’s Dinner is $69 per person; optional wine and cocktail pairings are an additional $30++ per person.   To extend the romance beyond the dinner table, the “Best of my Love Package” is available exclusively on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15. Bookings are now available for this package, which includes:   A remarkable room at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel Alice mushroom chocolate Sex oil   This package starts at $339 per night, plus taxes and fees. Reservations for hotel stays and dinner can be made at foundrehotels.com and matchphx.com.

This Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, Rusconi’s American Kitchen presents the following three-course prix fixe dinner designed for lovebirds and all those who love food. Menu options include:   First Course, choice of one: Baby Gem Lettuce with San Joaquin Gold and Prosciutto, pear tomatoes, arugula pesto, chives and crispy corn fritters House Smoked Scottish Salmon with Wild Arugula, citrus and dill whipped ricotta, croutons and Nixon Square Meyer lemon vinaigrette Lobster Bisque with citrus crema and lobster ravioli Boneless Short Ribs Mild Piquillo Pepper Polenta with red wine sauce, candy cane beets, shallots and chives Seared Ahi Tuna with mango, avocado, cucumber, mild aqua chile, watermelon radish and cilantro Wild Blue Crab Cake with saffron corn jus, crustacean oil, cilantro and lemongrass   Main Course, choice of one: Blueberry and Apple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with yellow cauliflower puree, roasted brussels sprouts, cotija cheese and fine herbs Opal Valley Lamb Rack Crusted with Smoked Tomato, goat cheese polenta, rainbow cauliflower, black olive jus and crispy herbs Costa Rican Grouper with Garlic-Herb Spaetzle, Wilted Organic Spinach and Chef’s home-grown Meyer lemon emulsion Filet of Beef Tenderloin and Wild Blue Crab with potato puree, root vegetables and red wine syrup Forbidden Rice with Root Vegetables, sweet corn vinaigrette, edamame beans and tiny greens   Dessert Course, choice of one: Mango and Coconut Pannacotta in a Jar with strawberries and white chocolate chards Raspberry Cheesecake with lemon curd coulis Yin and Yang Crème Brûlée with white chocolate and dark chocolate   The cost for this three-course menu is $104 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more about Rusconi’s American Kitchen or to make a reservation, visit rusconiskitchen.com.

Healing Hospitality, the non-profit organization that encourages hospitality industry workers to seek healthy ways to balance the stress of their fast-paced careers, is pleased to announce its next free event. On Monday, Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m., hospitality workers are invited to gather for a morning hike at Dreamy Draw Recreation Area. This beginner-friendly hike is ideal for seasoned hikers and those just starting out and is the perfect way to get moving, enjoy nature and connect with others in the hospitality community. Coffee will be served; conversations and relationships will be formed! David DeLorenzo, CEO and owner of Bar and Restaurant Insurance, developed Healing Hospitality to encourage hardworking people in the food and beverage industry to form healthy habits and explore unique methods for working through the stresses and challenges of their careers.   Healing Hospitality events are offered to hospitality industry personnel at no charge. Each unique event presents an opportunity to help those in the industry find an outlet in which to unwind, heal and achieve inner peace.   For more about Healing Hospitality, visit gethealinghospitality.com; for more about DeLorenzo, visit iamthedelo.com.