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Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” achieved at Hearth ’61

BySandy Wasserman

Restaurant veteran Jim Gallen has built an award-winning wine program at Hearth ’61 and its been acknowledged by Wine Spectator magazine.

Jade Bar to host battle of the bartenders
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Jade Bar to host battle of the bartenders

BySandy Wasserman

Bar Brawl returns for its fifth summer at the Jade Bar as valley bartenders compete to see who makes the best cocktails in town.

Summer Savings and Kids Eat Free at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
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Summer Savings and Kids Eat Free at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

BySandy Wasserman

Don’t want to cook for the family this summer, head to a Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers near you for Summer Savings and a chance to win prizes.

Nirvana Food & Wine Festival grows to five exciting days
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Nirvana Food & Wine Festival grows to five exciting days

BySandy Wasserman

Five fun filled days and nights of food, wine and cocktails with celebrity chefs for this exclusive culinary event in Paradise Valley

Stargazing & champagne at Mountain Shadows Resort
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Stargazing & champagne at Mountain Shadows Resort

BySandy Wasserman

A champagne paired dinner and an cocktails under the stars lets guests end 2018 in grand fashion at Mountain Shadows Resort.

Arizona Restaurant Week at Artizen and Hearth ’61
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Arizona Restaurant Week at Artizen and Hearth ’61

BySandy Wasserman

Arizona Restaurant Week makes its return September 21st-30th and it would be a full-time job to list all participating restaurants. I’ve decided to post about 2 restaurants that are of interest Artizen, American Crafted Kitchen & Bar at The Camby Hotel and Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows Resort. Artizen Artizen, Crafted American Kitchen & Bar…

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KOVO Modern Mediterranean to open in northeast Phoenix

BySandy Wasserman

Long time restaurateur Yianni Ioannou opens his new restaurant KOVO Modern Mediterranean in mid-September on the northeast corner of Shea & Tatum. Growing up in Cyprus he came to the United States and operated Greek restaurants learning all aspects of the restaurant industry. According to Ioannou, “We are excited to bring to the Valley the…

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Hearth ’61 promotes Richard Garcia to executive sous chef

BySandy Wasserman

Correction: Richard was promoted to Executive Sous Chef of the resort, not Hearth ’61. In less than a year at Mountain Shadows Resort, Banquet Chef Richard Garcia has been promoted to Executive Sous Chef at the Paradise Valley resort’s signature restaurant Hearth ’61. Garcia will be working under the guidance of Executive Chef Charles Wiley….

Chill out this summer at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
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Chill out this summer at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa

BySandy Wasserman

Looking to get away this summer and cool off, look no further than Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. The luxury resort in Paradise Valley offer guests several ways to chill out whether it be through exercise, food or a refreshing cocktail. Whether you’re flying in for a few days or live here in…

Phoenix restaurants cooking Thanksgiving dinner to dine-in or take-out
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Phoenix restaurants cooking Thanksgiving dinner to dine-in or take-out

BySandy Wasserman

Many restaurants are taking the stress out of Thanksgiving by doing the cooking for you. Whether you prefer dine in at a restaurant or have them do the cooking for you to take home and make it look like you’ve done it all yourself, the Phoenix restaurants below are offering you options. A 2nd list…