Thirsty Lion Gastropub now offers brunch menu
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Thirsty Lion Gastropub now offers brunch menu

BySandy Wasserman

Starting today all 3 Thirsty Lion Gastropubs around Phoenix will start offering brunch items on the menu. From 10:00 a.m – 2 p.m. guests can choose from 15 scratch made entrees that would satisfy any appetite. In addition four new Bloody Mary’s have been added to the menu including Classic, Sriracha, Wasabi and Bacon. Four…

Nothing’s better than BBQ, Bourbon & Beer at Mowry & Cotton
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Nothing’s better than BBQ, Bourbon & Beer at Mowry & Cotton

BySandy Wasserman

The Phoenician’s Mowry & Cotton restaurant is again hosting their signature BBQ, Bourbon & Beer Feast on Saturday October 27th. Chef de Cuisine Tandy Peterson cooks BBQ favorites smoked spare ribs and whole roasted pig paired with local beers and bourbon. Resort guests and locals are invited to this all-you-can-eat feast. Guests will be able…

Flix Brewhouse anchors Chandler’s Overstreet development
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Flix Brewhouse anchors Chandler’s Overstreet development

BySandy Wasserman

Downtown Chandler’s new Overstreet retail and dining spot just scored big with Flix Brewhouse as an anchor tenant. The nine auditorium movie house will include a restaurant and working microbrewery that will open this winter. Located at Chandler Blvd. and Arizona Ave. this will be the first Flix Brewhouse in Arizona. “We’re thrilled to call…

New breakfast, lunch & dinner menus debut at Zuzu
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New breakfast, lunch & dinner menus debut at Zuzu

BySandy Wasserman

Fall arrived early here in Scottsdale and right on time for the new seasonal menus at Zuzu. The retro Hotel Valley Ho’s signature restaurant last week debuted a new menu for all three meals and dessert. Executive chef Russell LaCasce created the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and left the dessert menu for new pastry…

Effective today Cullen Campbell’s Crudo is now Bar Pesce
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Effective today Cullen Campbell’s Crudo is now Bar Pesce

BySandy Wasserman

Chef and owner Cullen Campbell has transformed his award-winning restaurant Crudo to Bar Pesce. The change takes place today with a new menu inspired by the modern Italian Crudo’s known for and Vietnamese, Japanese and South American cuisine. Campbell has always wanted a fish focused restaurant (pesce is Italian for “fish”) and feels now is…

Local restaurants raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Local restaurants raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BySandy Wasserman

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and three local Phoenix restaurants are raising money all month-long. By purchasing a featured menu item you will be helping to fight a disease that affects us all. Both non-profits are also local to the Phoenix area. Don’t be a chump, check for a lump!…… ……is the name a…

La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval emerges with a new look and menu
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La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval emerges with a new look and menu

BySandy Wasserman

Plenty of Mexican food can be found around Phoenix but not many fine dining Mexican food options. One of the best is La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess which offers a new look and menu. One of the things that has not changed is the history and heritage of the restaurant….

Good bye Hawaii, it’s been fun. Until we meet again.
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Good bye Hawaii, it’s been fun. Until we meet again.

BySandy Wasserman

My last two days on Kauai were low-key and relaxing trying to take it all in of my first visit to Hawaii. Laying low my next to last day. I stopped for a donut at Daylight Donuts on my way to breakfast at Daddy O’s, a recommendation from locals the night before. I went with…

Waimea Canyon then back to the east end of Kauai
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Waimea Canyon then back to the east end of Kauai

BySandy Wasserman

After my day at sea I continued west toward Waimea for the night so I could drive through Waimea Canyon and where else the road would take me. I pulled into Waimea Plantation Cottages for the night to refresh and enjoy the beachfront accommodations. A bit higher than I wanted to pay for less than…

Sandy Takes on Kauai
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Sandy Takes on Kauai

BySandy Wasserman

I made my way for my first visit to the Hawaiian islands and chose The Garden Island of Kauai. Follow my escapades as I hope to include more travel posts to Pulling Corks and Forks. Kauai Day 1 I tend to travel solo and on a budget so I found a great direct flight from…