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March at Morton’s

By Melissa • Mar 12th, 2010 • Category: Food & Restaurant News

March is turning out to be a busy month for Morton’s The Steakhouse. Read on to the learn about the Pi/Pie Day special and a special Ford & Haig Cigar Dinner.
Who knew that math could be so delicious? March 14 is National Pi Day (as in 3.14159265….). In commemoration of Pi Day, Morton’s The Steakhouse [...]



Cielo at Mondrian Scottsdale

By Melissa • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: Restaurants

A month ago, Asia de Cuba at Mondrian Scottsdale closed and made way for a new eatery, Cielo. While the stark white decor stays the same, the menu–and price points–are quite different. Though I was sad to know that my beloved calamari salad at Asia de Cuba was no more, I was excited to try [...]



Triple-D Month at Joe’s Farm Grill

By Melissa • Mar 10th, 2010 • Category: Food & Restaurant News

One of our favorite Gilbert restaurants, Joe’s Farm Grill, is honoring Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” with this March’s Triple-D month. (The restaurant was featured on the show, hosted by Guy Fieri, in 2008 on its “Real Deal Fast Food” episode.) Throughout the month, Joe’s Farm Grill will feature food specials, cooking demos and fun [...]



Tips on Tequila

By Melissa • Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: Wine & Liquors

For me–and nearly everyone I know–tequila plays a very important roll in my life when the temperatures start to rise. (Can you imagine getting through an Arizona summer without a few margaritas?) Therefore, the folks at Partida Tequila have provided a few tips and tricks regarding this delish drink, as well as a refreshing recipe [...]



“Alice in Wonderland” Treats at Honey Moon Sweets

By Melissa • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: Sweets

If you’re celebrating “a very important date” this month, Tempe’s Honey Moon Sweets has just the dessert to celebrate with. “Alice in Wonderland”, starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter, took a bite out of the box office this weekend, and Honey Moon Sweets Bakery & Dessert Bar is honoring this classic story [...]



Try This Weekend: Z’Tejas Margarita Mix and Moet & Chandon Champagne

By Melissa • Mar 5th, 2010 • Category: Uncategorized

Z’Tejas Margarita Mix: If you’re a fan of Z’Tejas tasty margaritas, I’ve got some good news for you. Z’Tejas famed margarita mix is now sold for home use at several local retailers. The Z’Tejas Margarita Mix is a fresh product that can be found in the refrigerated section in half gallon containers at Whole Foods [...]



True Food Kitchen Hosts Cancer-Prevention Series

By Melissa • Mar 4th, 2010 • Category: Food & Restaurant News

True Food Kitchen at Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix has always been about healthy living, offering delicious and nutritious eats to its patrons. The menu is chock-full of organic ingredients, whole grains, biodynamic and sustainable wine, healthy fats like olive oil, wheat-free pastas and more. (True Food Kitchen is also a partnership with Dr. Andrew Weil, which [...]



Greenie Tots

By Melissa • Mar 3rd, 2010 • Category: Food & Wine Products

We all know that feeding children can be a challenge. (My mother-in-law says that my husband went through a phase as a child where he refused to eat anything green. And I know just about every parent has had a similar story.) However, Greenie Tots offers a line of organic fare–for children ages 6 months [...]



Sam’s Cafe and Steamers To Close

By Melissa • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Food & Restaurant News

Even in this down economy, it is hard to get used to the news of the closing of beloved Valley restaurants. As is the case with Steamer’s Genuine Seafood and Sam’s Cafe, staples at Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix, which will close for good on Sunday, April 4. Combined, the two longtime restaurants have graced the [...]



Oscar-Themed Cocktails at BLT Steak

By Melissa • Mar 1st, 2010 • Category: Recipes

In anticipation of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards this Sunday, March 7, Trudy Thomas, beverage director at BLT Steak at Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, has created three special Oscar-themed cocktails that are worthy of their own awards. Each cocktail is $12 and available at BLT Steak starting today through Sunday. Here’s a peek at the [...]