Tag: Hannukah

Sips & Bites: News from the Phoenix restaurant community

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

Chula Seafood partners with Goldwater Brewing for Hop Chowda Day pop-up

The two locally owned businesses get together on Saturday, December 14th (tomorrow) from 2-7 p.m. at the Old Town Scottsdale brewery. Five Hop Chowda beers will be tapped including Original, XL Imperial, Pineapple, Orange & Guava with Chula outside serving up Lobster Rolls, Fish & Chips, Chowder Fries and cups of Chowder. Armada Sounds will be spinning tunes and raffles will be drawn for prizes at 6 p.m. including a stocked beer fridge and merch.

Bubble tasting at GenuWine Arizona next Thursday

Join the Roosevelt Row wine bar on December 19th to taste three selections from 6-8 p.m. Wine Club members are free and non-members are $10. Get 20% off bottle purchases from the selection poured that evening. You can purchase tickets at this link.

Miracle Mile Deli special Hannukah & Christmas menu is available

The Jewish holiday starts on Christmas Day for 8 nights and the Central Phoenix restaurant has family meals including brisket & turkeys, potato latkes & apple sauce and more for both holidays. Individual entrees and single servings of matzoh ball soup, brisket & turkey, signature deli meats, desserts and more are all available for the holidays. Miracle Mile Deli will be open on Tuesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) from 11 a.m – 4 p.m for pick-up.

Holiday desserts at local restaurants for dine-in or take-out

Sugar & spice and everything nice is what they say, and several Phoenix area restaurants have them all.

The Sicilian Baker– Has new Snickerdoodle and Andes Mints cannolis available along with traditional Sicilian Baked Cassata.

  • Holiday Cake Details: 10” cake for $85, Pre order only 72-hour notice
  • Holiday Cannoli Gift Packs: Regular Cannoli: 12-pack $79, Mini Cannoli: 20-pack $65, Mini Cannoli 30-pack $90.

Pita Jungle– The popular made in house Baklawa Box is available online or in-store for $20.

Mastro’s City Hall, Mastro’s Ocean Club & Mastro’s Steakhouse- The decadent Butter Cake gets a seasonal twist with the Cinnamon & Pecan Butter Cake made with brown sugar, cinnamon swirl, pecans, crème anglaise, topped with vanilla bean ice cream, sea salt toffee and caramel sauce.

The Mexicano Pop- Up has the “Ultimate DIY Gingerbread Cake” available through the holidays. The gingerbread sponge cake in white chocolate cream sauce and over 25 toppings for you to choose from for your customized cake.

Los Sombreros holiday tamales are available

Order online for pick up at their Scottsdale or Mesa restaurants available in chipolte pork, green corn, red chile beef and chicken tomatillo. Cost is $5 per dozen and mix & match in 4x4x4 or 6×6 is permitted.

 

Miracle Mile Deli and Chompie’s Delicatessen preparing Hannukah menus

With the Jewish holiday Hannukah only a few nights away families are dusting off the menorah and looking for their playful dreidels a part of the joyful traditions.

Like many traditions and holidays food plays a big part and local delis Miracle Mile Deli and Chompie’s Delicatessen are preparing traditional dinners for the 8 nights of Hannukah.

Hannukah at Miracle Mile

Family owned Miracle Mile deli celebrates the Festival of Lights with a Brisket Plate on their dine-in menu from December 12th – 20th.

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Miracle Mile Matzo ball soup

Enjoy sliced brisket accompanied by a potato latke(pancake), applesauce & sour cream a cup of Matzo Ball soup for only $14.

Miracle Mile Deli is at 4433 N. 16th Street in Phoenix 85016.

Chompie’s Hannukah take out meal

If you’re looking to eat dinner in the comfort of your own home New York style Chompie’s Delicatessen is offering to prepare a meal that may provide leftovers for all 8 nights.

Borenstein family recipes are used to create a meal that serves 8 people and offers everything from appetizers, entree, side dishes and dessert for $219.

Matzo Ball Soup                                                                                                      Choice of sliced Beef Brisket, Roasted Chicken or Oven Roasted Turkey Breast w/ Challah Stuffing                                                                Choice of two sides (latkes, roasted potatoes, homestyle green beans, and a glazed-carrot medley)                                                               Lovey Borenstein’s Holiday Dessert (apple strudel & rugulach).

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Chompie’s latke trio

Those that don’t want the full meal Chompie’s offers a la carte delicacies by the pint, pound & piece.

Raisin Challah Bread ($6.99)                                                                                         Jewish Rye Bread ($5.49)                                                                                                Matzo Ball Soup ($9.99 / qt)                                                                                          Homemade Brisket Gravy ($3.99 / pt)                                                                     Applesauce ($5.99 / pt)                                                                                                     Mashed Sweet Potatoes ($7.99 / lb)                                                                         Mini Black & Whites ($6.99 / 6 pack)                                                                       Chocolate Bobka ($8.99)                                                                                                 Chanukah Cookies ($2.25 each)

Click here to place an order and find one of the 5 Phoenix area Chompie’s near you.

 

Gift cards galore at Phoenix area restaurants for the naughty & nice

Americans are giving more gift cards as gifts for Hannukah & Christmas and local Phoenix area restaurants have caught on. Often restaurants will give free or additional gift cards to the purchaser depending on how many or how much the gift cards are worth.

No matter what type of food your family & friends like there’s bound to be a gift card for them on the list below.

For the New Yorker — Chompie’s

Put a little New York in someone’s stocking. When you buy $50 in Chompie’s gift through December 31, Chompie’s will give you a $10 gift card for free. The offer is good for cards purchased in-store only. The $10 gift card will be good to use after January 1, 2017.  Chompie’s has been Arizona’s New York deli since 1979. There are five Valley locations in Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler. www.chompies.com 

Photo courtesy of Chompie's & Evolve Marketing
Photo courtesy of Chompie’s & Evolve Marketing

For the Paris- Lover — The Crepe Club

Forget naughty or nice. With a gift card from The Crepe Club the question is savory or sweet. Through December 24, when you buy a $25 gift card from The Crepe Club, you’ll get a $5 card for yourself. The offer is valid in $25 increments so with a $50, you’ll get an additional $10 card, for $100, you’ll get a $20 card. The Crepe Club is located in the Biltmore Fashion Park. www.TheCrepeClub.com

For the spicy- Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill

Enjoy a bonus gift on Z’Tejas this holiday season. Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus card. Better yet, purchase a $100 gift card and receive two $10 bonus cards. Bonus promotional cards expire December 31, 2016. Hurry in to your favorite Z’Tejas location to purchase a gift card. Visit www.ztejas.com

Photo courtesy of Z'Tejas & Evolve Marketing
Photo courtesy of Z’Tejas & Evolve Marketing

For the pizza lover- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

It’s always better to get a head start on your holiday shopping and there is nothing quite like the gift of pizza for your friends and for yourself.

Grimaldi’s will be offering a Holiday Gift Card Promotion until December 26th. If you buy a $50 gift card you get a $10 gift card free, and if you buy a $100 gift card you get a $20 gift card for yourself! There is nothing more fun than getting a gift for someone else and getting a little something for yourself. You can purchase gift cards at your local Grimaldi’s or online at www.grimaldispizzeria.com.

For those on the run- Fired Pie

Until December 25th, buy a $25 gift card at any Fired Pie and get a $5 gift card to use January through March of 2017.

To find a location nearest you, visit www.firedpie.com. They have 15 locations in the valley and two in Tucson. A Mesa location is slated to open later this year

For the hungry- Miracle Mile Deli

Through December 31, Miracle Mile Deli offers a $20 gift card when you buy a $100 gift card. Miracle Mile Deli has been a staple in the Valley for 66 years. The locally-owned restaurant is located at 4433 N. 16th Street in Phoenix. http://www.miraclemiledeli.com

 

 

 

Chanukah starts tonight and Mozart Café & Bakery wants to celebrate with you!

Thanks to Mozart’s… there is no need to hand grate potatoes or to prepare for a traditional Chanukah! Mozart’s can do it all! Mozart Café & Bakery offers fresh and delicious Chanukah delicacies including original and sweet potato latkes served with traditional apple sauces as well as a variety of sweet Sufganyot filled with a mixed berry jam, chocolate or vanilla crème, and a special Halavah fillings that are sure to please. You can dine in or order ahead and pick up all your favorites at your convenience.

Traditional potato latkes

Starting Saturday, December 8, 2012 at sunset through December 16th at Mozart Café & Bakery 7116 E. Mercer Ln. Scottsdale, AZ. 85254 480-609-3879. www.mozartscottsdale.com Mozart’s is dog friendly with 25 seats on the patio and 25 seats inside.

Mon- Thurs: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun. 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Cookies: $0.99
Sufganyot: small- $1.25 and Large -$1.50
Latke: $1.25
Lunch Special: ½ sandwich and soup – $8.00

CHOMPIE’S COOKING UP TRADITIONAL CHANUKAH DINNER FOR DINE IN OR TO GO

Traditional Chanukah dinner prepared from scratch available after 4 pm during all 8 nights of Chanukah.

Chompie’s Chicken w/ Matzoball soup

Chanukah — the eight-day Festival of Lights in which Jewish people celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, begins on December 8th and runs through December 16th of 2012. Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York Deli is once again providing the traditional Chanukah dinner for diners to eat in or take out.

The made from scratch Chanukah meal includes:

• Tender Sliced Beef Brisket with Gravy, or Savory Roasted Chicken, or Apricot Glazed Chicken

• Famous Matzo Ball Soup

• Potato Latkes with Applesauce

• String Beans Amandine

• Fresh-Baked Dinner Rolls

• Homemade Holiday Cookies

The Chanukah meal is only $15.95 per person.

Traditional Chanukah foods such as Crispy Potato Latke’s, Brisket of Beef, Matzo Ball Soup, Chanukah Cookies and more are also available for purchase by the pound, pint or piece.

Pre-order full course Chanukah to-go meal packages serving 12-15 people for $169.95 with 24-hour notice by contacting the Chompie’s nearest you.

Chompie’s Chanukah menus are available at www.chompies.com.

Chompie’s is also selling Chompie’s gift cards good for the purchase of food for dine in or take out or in-store merchandise at Chompie’s. Anyone who purchases $50 in Chompie’s gift cards will receive an additional $10 Chompie’s gift card for free. Gift cards are available to purchase at all four Chompie’s Phoenix area restaurants and on www.chompies.com.