The Sicilian Butcher to end Negroni Week in a big way
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The Sicilian Butcher to end Negroni Week in a big way

Update: Shortly after I posted this I was informed that due to supply issues this event is being postponed. I hope to have a new date for you in next couple of days. Negroni Week is coming to an end and one restaurant is ending it in world record-setting style. The Sicilian Butcher will set…

Ocean Prime offers 1/2 off Veuve Clicquot Rosé every Friday
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Ocean Prime offers 1/2 off Veuve Clicquot Rosé every Friday

Happy hour never tasted so good especially when you’re sipping on a cold, crisp and refreshing glass of rosé. Ocean Prime on High Street in northeast Phoenix offers up Veuve Clicquot during happy hour every Friday from 5-7p.m. until August 31st. “Stop and Sip the Rosé” offers guests the opportunity to sip the Veuve Cliquot…

Fresh fish market Chula Seafood coming to central Phoenix
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Fresh fish market Chula Seafood coming to central Phoenix

With the resurgence of the neighborhood butcher, fish monger and doughnut maker popular local fish market Chula Seafood announced it will open a 2nd location at Uptown Plaza in central Phoenix in the fall. Catching the fish Jim Heflin founded Chula Seafood in 2009 and captains the San Diego based 68 foot F/V Chula which…

Not your typical happy hour at Bar Crudo
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Not your typical happy hour at Bar Crudo

Who doesn’t love a good happy hour, food and drink at reduced prices to end the day. Award winning fine dining restaurant Crudo offers happy hour 5 days a week and it’s not your typical bar food, well drinks, house wine or mass-produced beers. Tues.- Thurs. from 5 p.m. til closing and Fri. and Sat….

It’s National Italian Beef Week at Portillo’s
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It’s National Italian Beef Week at Portillo’s

Chicago foodies around the country get ready as your favorite hometown sandwich, Italian Beef is celebrated at Portillo’s the week of May 21st-27th with National Italian Beef Week. All 50 plus Portillo’s around the country are celebrating with 2 regular Italian Beef  sandwiches for only $10. Portillo’s Rhyme Time Challenge In addition to the great…

Summer specials start early at Hash Kitchen
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Summer specials start early at Hash Kitchen

The unofficial start of summer is a week a way with Memorial Day weekend on the horizon and local restaurants are getting a head start on summer specials. Scottsdale’s Hash Kitchen is one restaurant with specials now available. Hash Kitchen summer specials The breakfast and lunch restaurant offers 3 specials to make the summer go…

Backyard BBQ at The Porch with Arcadia Meat Market & Huss Brewing Co.
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Backyard BBQ at The Porch with Arcadia Meat Market & Huss Brewing Co.

Memorial Day weekend brings thoughts of cold beers and finger licking BBQ and The Porch will be the place to be on Saturday May 26th for it’s first Backyard BBQ. The Porch partners with their neighbors across the street Arcadia Meat Market for its meats and Tempe’s Huss Brewing Co. beers. The dog friendly restaurant(on…

Rose All Day Happy Hour at The Thirsty Camel starts May 29th
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Rose All Day Happy Hour at The Thirsty Camel starts May 29th

With so much to see at luxurious Phoenican Resort in Scottsdale you may not realize they have fantastic lobby bar, The Thirsty Camel. Locals looking to escape the heat with a refreshing cocktail, sangria or glass of rose should plan to spend some time at The Thirsty Camel this summer as they start their all…

Cool off this summer with refreshing cocktails and wine at Zuzu
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Cool off this summer with refreshing cocktails and wine at Zuzu

Staying cool and comfortable is at the top of the priority list for the summer months. One of the best ways is to refresh oneself is to stay hydrated and Zuzu at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale has several ways to quench your thirst and keep you cool this summer. Chilled signature cocktails, Bloody…

Clever Koi partners to open Italian concept at Scottsdale’s Skysong
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Clever Koi partners to open Italian concept at Scottsdale’s Skysong

It’s good to see when successful restaurateurs plant their flag in re-vitalized neighborhoods, especially if you live in one of those neighborhoods. That’s been the case in my backyard the last year in south Scottsdale, specifically on the Skysong campus. The public private partnership at McDowell & Scottsdale roads has seen the opening of Bitters…