Sips & Bites: News from the Phoenix restaurant community

Events & news about what’s going on around the Phoenix restaurant community, breweries and wineries.

Holiday Breakfast Box available from Morning Squeeze

Looking to feed friends and family breakfast Christmas morning? If so, each Breakfast Box serves up to 10 people and pre-orders are being taken from December 1st until the 20th. Each box includes 1 meat quiche, 1 vegetable quiche, potatoes, fruit, French toast casserole and orange juice. Orders can be picked up on December 23rd & 24th at their new catering kitchen at 1725 W. University Dr. Tempe and each box is $140. To order call 480-967-6610 or email TakeHome@morningsqueeze.com

Tracey Dempsey Originals to host Holiday Market

Now that we’re in the gift giving season make plans to attend the Local Love: Holiday Market next Saturday December 3rd. Baked goods and wines from Tracey Dempsey Originals/ ODV Wines along with other local partners including Ernest +Humble Coffee, The Sober Somm with alcohol free libation options, Broom Brush Tea, candle maker Cactus + Vine and 8 other local vendors. Non-profit partners The Joy Bus, Blue watermelon Project & Sun produce Co-Op will be selling gift cards, tickets to future fundraiser and food delivery subscriptions.

The market will be from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Tracey Dempsey Originals 1325 W. University Dr. Tempe.

Pork on a Fork Friday specials available for pre-order

Not wanting to cook dinner at the end of a long week then pre-order a smoked meat dinner from their North Phoenix or Chandler restaurants. Starting on Monday you can place your order for Tri-Tip for December 2nd pick-up and order Beef Ribs on Monday the 5th for pick-up on the 9th. Quantities are limited and pre-orders are necessary.

New Happy Hour menu at Sfizio in North Phoenix

The Italian restaurant in Desert Ridge just released a new menu available daily in the bar from opening til 6 p.m. Enjoy Shrimp Risotto, Mussel Marinara, Meatballs and Truffle Garlic Bread in house or consider them inspiration for your holiday cooking.

Oro Brewery Company brings home the gold from GABF

The Mesa craft brewer won was awarded a gold medal by the Brewers Asoociation at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival in October. The gold medal beer was the Café Oro, a Blonde Ale infused with cold-press coffee in the “Coffee Beer style” category. The cold press coffee used is from local Village Coffee Roastery.

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Take-Away menu at Over Easy makes Christmas morning easy

With all the excitement of Christmas morning who has time to make breakfast. The popular breakfast & lunch restaurant Over Easy does, as they are offering to prepare breakfast for you and your family as you open your presents.

When you pre-order by Saturday, December 23rd and your order will be ready for you on Christmas Eve day the 24th at their Biltmore location.

French Toast and biscuits

All you have to do is re-heat and instructions are included for the 4 signature dishes available…..                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuits & Gravy- Homemade biscuits smothered with country gravy. Order comes with 2 biscuits and side of gravy. Don’t worry. We’re not skimping on the gravy.  — $9

Yogurt & Quinoa- Greek yogurt and quinoa crunch topped with seasonal fruit and agave nectar. Orders come by the pint. Serves approx. 2 ppl per order. — $14

Nut Banana French Toast- Buttery brioche dipped in our secret recipe batter, griddled to perfection and topped with caramel, pecans and bananas. Caramel banana sauce is packaged on the side to top off when you are ready to serve. Orders serve 2 people. — $11

Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole- An easy-to-serve version of our Chilaquiles. Corn tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, green onions, and sour cream with your choice of chicken or pork, and your choice of ranchero (red) or green chili sauce. Serves 4 people. — $36

To place an order call  the Over Easy at the Biltmore at 602-687-7456 by 12 p.m. on the 23rd and be ready to pick it up on the 24th at 1:30 p.m.