Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse set to open in Chandler
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Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse set to open in Chandler

A unique dining experience that is Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse is coming November 1st to Chandler. “Gauchos” work the dining room parading 9-14 different skewered meats for guests to choose from and sliced right to their plate. The tradition of the “churrasco” cooking technique dates back to southern Brazil in the early 1800s. Guests will be…

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Mountain Shadows offers Wine, Spirits & Beer seminars

Your never to old to learn about wine, beer and spirits and the staff at Mountain Shadows resort and Hearth ’61 teaches us about all three. The Paradise Valley resort is offering an every other week seminar about wine, spirits and beer called Spirited Sipping Seminars. The 30-45 minute seminar is taught by resort Food…

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

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

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.

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

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…

On the waters on and around the Garden Island of Kauai
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On the waters on and around the Garden Island of Kauai

This is the second part of my journey on the island of Kauai where I did a couple of adventures. This post is about two adventures on the waters in and around the island. Inland waters of Wailua river I woke up early in Kapp’a as I had a 8 a.m. call to go kayaking…

Sandy Takes on Kauai
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Sandy Takes on Kauai

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…

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

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…

Keeler Hospitality Group lets Liberty Station take over sister restaurant
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Keeler Hospitality Group lets Liberty Station take over sister restaurant

Paul Keeler, President & Chief Operating Officer of Keeler Hospitality Group announced that Liberty Station will take the space of Market Street Kitchen. Both restaurants are owned by Keeler Hospitality Group and this will be the 2nd location of the popular smokehouse and tavern. The original Liberty Station is in north Scottsdale in Terravita Marketplace…