Tag: July

Sip + Shop at the Hotel Valley Ho’s Summer Market Series

As things heat up in the valley, farmer’s markets tend to wind down until the Fall and the Hotel Valley Ho is filling that void with its Sip + Shop Summer Market Series. Hotel guests and locals are invited to attend the monthly market on the 3rd Saturday morning of June, July August and September from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sip + Shop is reminiscent to the hotel’s Chef + Farmers Market series from 2018 & 2019.

Each month’s market will have a theme with live music and feature local chefs & purveyors offering samples. It’s free to attend and each guest will receive a wristband allowing for 6 tastes of wine, spirits and beer. Guests will also receive a voucher for 20% off at Zuzu to be used before the next month’s market. Cocktails will be available for purchase and will include recipes.

Sip + Shop dates are June 18th– Rosé + Bubbles, July 16th–  Olé! Latin Flavors, August 20th – Viva Italia, September 17th– Bourbon + Big Reds.

To hear the hotel’s Executive Chef Russel LaCasce’s story listen to Episode 26 of Pulling Corks and Forks: The Podcast.

 

 

Serrano’s partners with the Arizona Rattlers for ticket giveaways

The 1st place Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League (IFL) has partnered with Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants to be a Training Table Partner and in doing so Serrano’s will provide the team with catering and meal vouchers throughout the 2021 season.

For fans this means Serrano’s is giving away tickets for games via their Facebook and Instagram pages and their newsletter and a free Cheese Crisp via the Rattler’s Dine Out Maricopa Facebook page.

“The Arizona Rattlers Training Table partnership gives us an opportunity to showcase our Sonoran-style Mexican favorites to players and fans with hearty appetites,” said Ric Serrano, CEO of Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants. “The team has a history of big wins and we’re eager to give our fans a chance to win Rattlers tickets from us.”

In other Serrano’s news they have closed all their locations on Sunday’s and Monday’s due to the labor shortage and those looking for a job can see their website for job openings. July’s food and drink specials include……..

Drink of the Month: Strawberry Passion Fruit Margarita, Cool down with a twist on a favorite. $6.99

Appetizer of the Month: Shrimp Cocktail Tostaditas, Shrimp, diced red onions, tomatoes and chiles mixed with our custom blend of sauces and spices. Topped with house-made guacamole, queso fresco and cilantro. Served on three miniature tostadas. $9.99

Salad of the Month: Al Pastor Citrus Salad, Fresh romaine, al pastor-marinated chicken, orange and grapefruit segments, queso fresco, cilantro and Tajin-roasted pepitas. Paired with a house-made citrus vinaigrette. $12.99

Entrée of the Month: Al Pastor Chicken Fajitas, Chicken breast strips immersed in our house al pastor marinade with onions, green chiles and red bell peppers seasoned to perfection and served on a sizzling platter. $13.99 (Add a side of your choice for $2.99)

Dessert of the Month: Apple Pie Frita, An All-American favorite with a twist! House-made apple pie and cheesecake filling folded into a tortilla and deep fried. Topped with cinnamon sugar and caramel drizzle. $5.99

The hot dog days of July at Miracle Mile Deli in Phoenix

miracle mile hot dog
Hot dogs, apple pie and lemonade are classic American food staples and for the week of July 18th-24th Miracle Mile Deli is celebrating one of those staples…the hot dog as July is National Hot Dog Month as Americans eat about 20 billion hot dogs a year.

During lunch and dinner that week you can purchase a Hebrew National hot dog, French fries and a small soft drink for only $5 when you ask for the “hot dog special”.

Miracle Mile Deli has been in the Valley for 67 years and the locally-owned restaurant is located at 4433 N. 16th Street in Phoenix www.miraclemiledeli.com

Chill out in July for National Ice Cream Month with Blue Bell’s new Rockslide Brownie Ice Cream

Rockslide Brownie
29 years ago President Ronald Regan declared July as National Ice Cream Month and just in time to flip the calendar Blue Bell Ice Cream introduces Rockslide Brownie Ice Cream. This dark chocolate ice cream comes mixed with mini marshmallows, pieces of chocolate fudge along with chopped almonds, pecans and walnuts and a caramel swirl. This massively flavored ice cream will be perfect for the hot month of July and beyond.

Just in time for National Ice Cream Month and increased demand for their Rockslide Brownie and their other flavors, Blue Bell opened a new sales & distribution facility in west Phoenix on this month with a ribbon cutting & grand opening ceremony on July 11th. The 130,000 square foot facility is Blue Bell’s 2nd Phoenix area facility and will service northern and western Arizona for it’s retail customers along with restaurants that include Houston’s, Ruby Tuesdays and Outback Steakhouse. The freezer is kept at minus 20 degrees making for employees to wear parkas and hats at work. What I would not give to hang out there during the hot summer months.

The public is welcome to the ribbon cutting ceremony which will be attended by local dignitaries. The ribbon cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m. and the facility is at 5175 W. Watkins Rd. in Phoenix. After the ribbon cutting refreshments, ice cream and light appetizers will be served.