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The new year means new menu items at Burger Theory

As the new years rolls in Phoenix’s Burger Theory rolls out new menu items for those who will quickly forget their new year’s resolutions. Burger Theory already puts unique twists on the classic burger and with these additions they will be spicing it up with the Ultimate Sriracha burger and the On the Border burger. A Breakfast burger has also been added for those who like breakfast all day.

All the burgers on the menu use Angus chuck, brisket and short rib beef  for their single and double patty burgers.

New non-burger menu items include Crispy Fish Sandwich, Sriracha Steak Salad and Nacho Fries and the sweet signature dessert Apple Crumb Mason Jar. Over 30 local craft beers are poured to wash down your burger, salad or sandwich.

Below is a list of all the new menu items at Burger Theory.

Nacho Fries – Creamy nacho cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and served with ground beef or chicken. 9

Sriracha Steak Salad – Mixed greens, tomato, red onions, cucumber, bleu cheese and Sriracha ranch dressing.  13

On the Border – Angus chuck, brisket and short rib patty, melted pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, grilled onions, guacamole, lettuce and KGB sauce. 11

Ultimate Sriracha – Angus chuck, brisket and short rib patty, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, bacon, grilled onions, tomato, Sriracha mayo. 12

Breakfast Burger – Angus chuck, brisket and short rib patty, melted cheddar cheese, bacon, fried egg, roasted garlic mayo and KGB sauce. 11

Crispy Fish Sandwich – Parmesan panko crusted cod filet, tartar sauce, shredded lettuce and a toasted potato bun. 11

Spicy Chicken Wrap – Crispy chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. 12

Oven Roasted Chicken – Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy and grilled vegetables. 18

Sriracha Ribeye – Ribeye house marinated in a Sriracha glaze, smashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. 24

Apple Crumb Mason Jar – House made apple pie filling is layered with cinnamon apple pie crumble, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. 5

Burger Theory is at 4401 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix 85008. Next to the Holiday Inn. http://burgertheoryphx.com/

 

Eat: Reindeer Sausage Scramble on the menu at Original Breakfast House for the holiday season

Tis the season to EAT, drink and be merry and the Original Breakfast House in Phoenix has the “eat” part covered for you. OBH owner John Stidham has added several seasonal items to his breakfast menu including Reindeer Sausage Scramble ($10.95), Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes($9.95) try saying that 3Xs after some Eggnog, Coconut Macaroons ($2.25) and Gluten Free Brownies ($3.25).

Reindeer Sausage Scramble photo courtesy of Joanie Simon

The unique & tasty sounding Reindeer Sausage Scramble comes with Smoked Gouda Cheese and roasted red peppers.

Original Breakfast House’s Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes photo courtesy of Joanie Simon

Original Breakfast House is at 13623 N. 32nd St (at Thunderbird) Phoenix 85032. 602-482-2328 & is open 7 days a week from 6:30 am – 2pm http://www.obhphx.com/

 

 

TEXAZ Grill gives thanks with Chicken Fried Turkey

TEXAZ Grill is known for its Chicken Fried Steak having sold almost 1 million in the restaurants 31 years and with Thanksgiving almost here owner Steve Freidkin thought it would be a good idea to combine the two giving his signature meal a Texas twist. From Nov. 20-23 diners can order Chicken Fried Turkey for lunch and supper.

Photo courtesy of TEXAZ Grill
Photo courtesy of TEXAZ Grill

At lunch ($10) diners can order the seasoned and lightly breaded turkey cutlets that is fried to a golden, tender and crisp perfection. Top it with a savory, slow cooked brown gravy and serve it with a side of mashed potatoes and homemade cranberry sauce and you’ll start your Thanksgiving holiday off early with a unique meal to the traditional. At supper ($15) your Chicken Fried Turkey comes with fresh bread & butter and a side salad.

With a day or 2 to come out of your turkey coma you’ll be ready for your traditional Thanksgiving feast with friends and family.

Chicken Fried Turkey will be available 10am-10pm on Sun. Nov. 20th and from 11am-10pm on Mon., Tues. & Wed. TEXAZ Grill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

TEXAZ Grill is at 6003. N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016 (602)248-7827 http://www.texazgrill.com

 

 

Vintage 95 Wine Lounge celebrates 5 years with Master Sommelier Michael Jordan and more

5 years in operation might as well be 50 years in restaurant years and in reaching its 5th anniversary downtown Chandler’s Vintage 95 Wine Lounge is celebrating all week-long from November 14th – 20th. As part of the celebration there will be Pre Fixe dinner menus, lunch, brunch & happy hour specials and “Taste Like a Master” wine tasting with Master Sommelier Michael Jordan.

Photo courtesy of Vintge 95 Wine Lounge
Photo courtesy of Vntage 95 Wine Lounge

taste like a master tasting

To start the celebration Vintage 95 welcomes Master Sommelier Michael Jordan as he is hosting a unique hands on tasting teaching wine drinkers how to taste wine, the different flavors of wine and how to recognize them. This limited seating event will consist of 5 wines paired with small bites.

Pre Fixe menus

During dinner hours diners will be able to choose from 3 Pre Fixe menus consisting of 4 courses paired with wine for $50 per person. The 3 menus to choose from are as follows….

First Menu

Grain Salad, Hayden Mills local white Sonoran berries, red quinoa, bronze barley, chickpeas, hearts of palm, orange, chopped fig, cranberry and Feta cheese with orange vinaigrette

Bowl of Smoked Tomato Bisque with grilled cheese croutons

Duck Egg, Poached duck egg, caviar, buttered leeks and crème fraiche

NY Strip,  10 oz grilled NY strip steak with bone marrow mashed potato, Brussels sprouts and a tart cherry sauce

Second Menu

Cauliflower Salad, Roasted cauliflower, blanched almonds, black currant, watercress and goat cheese with curried yogurt dressing

Creamy Celery Root Soup with celery sprout and crostini

Scallops, Three scallops with cauliflower puree, fried capers and watercress

Portobello Pasta, Sautéed Portobello mushroom, zucchini, spinach, goat cheese cream and Hayden Hills shells with a pistachio gremolata

Third Menu (Gluten Free and Vegetarian)

Beet Salad, Roasted beets, Brussels sprouts, blue cheese and an apple cider vinaigrette

Dumpling and Dashi, potato and asparagus stuffed in rice paper dumplings and vegetarian dashi

Cherries and Brie, Brie and tarragon mousse with brandied cherries and walnuts

Vegetarian Cassoulet, Carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and white beans stewed in a vegetable gravy

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Photo courtesy of Vintage 95 Wine Lounge

lunch, brunch and happy hour

If you want to celebrate with Vintage 95 during the day lunch guests can enjoy a 1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad or cup of soup for $8. Guest who stop by for brunch will enjoy appetizers, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and Screwdrivers for $5. Happy Hour specials include house cocktails and wine for $5.

To make reservations for dinner or “The Taste Like a Master” tasting or for more information visit http://www.vintage95.com/

 

 

 

Joe’s Midnight Run starts “It’s Midnight Somewhere” weekend brunch menu.

Along the busy restaurant corridor of 7th St. in central Phoenix, Joe’s Midnight Run kicks off its “It’s Midnight Somewhere” weekend brunch menu with drink and food specials every Saturday & Sunday from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Joe's Midnight Run
Photo courtesy of Joe’s Midnight Run

its midnight somewhere’ brunch menu

Start off the morning with $3 Bellinis or Mimosas, $8 Bloody Mary’s, signature cocktails and more while you decide to soak it up with Chef Michael Smith’s Banana French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy or Shrimp & Grits just a few of the new brunch menu items.

For those that prefer the lunch side to the brunch menu they can order Notorious BIG Burger( made with braised pork, beef and chicharones), Milanesa Sandwich, salads, flatbreads and more.

photo courtesy of Joe's Midnight Run
photo courtesy of Joe’s Midnight Run

Joe’s Midnight Run is at 6101 N. 7th St. Phoenix, 85014 (480)459-4467 http://www.joesmidnightrun.com

 

 

Arizona Restaurant Week returns for Fall’16 edition

We’re just 1 week away from Arizona Restaurant Week Fall ’16, a week where foodies and wanna be foodies make reservations at their favorite restaurants for a special restaurant week menu or the opportunity to try one of the many restaurants on their restaurant “to-do” list. This years ARW runs from Fri. Sept 16- 25th.

T. Cook's Whiskey Brownie Sundae
T. Cook’s Whiskey Brownie Sundae

Special Menus for Arizona restaurant week

With more than 200 restaurants(Rancho Pinot Grill, Chistopher’s, Ajo All’s, Lon’s at The Hermosa Inn, Tonto Bar & Grill, The Stockyards, Posh Improvisational Cuisine, Liberty Market, Craft 64 and more) participating chefs have been preparing special 3 course prix-fixe menus for several months in anticipation this week. Menus offer diners a meal they wouldn’t be able to eat had it not been ARW offering them a unique dining experience whether they are a regular at the restaurant or visiting it for the 1st time. Each dinner costs $33 or $44 not including drinks, taxes or gratuity.

Cafe Zuzu's Mustard Crusted NY Strip
Cafe Zuzu’s Mustard Crusted NY Strip for Arizona Restaurant Week

Arizona restaurant association

The Arizona Restaurant Association has been coordinating ARW every Spring & Fall for 9 seasons too much success according to Arizona Restaurant Association president and CEO Steve Chucri said, “Arizona Restaurant Week unites Valley diners around one of our most common bonds, food. Restaurants bring their A-game and diners are the direct beneficiary, it’s truly a win-win.” ARW came about to increase national exposure to Arizona’s restaurant industry and to assist in helping Arizona become a restaurant destination.

Coup des Tarte's Moroccan Lamb Shank
Coup des Tarte’s Moroccan Lamb Shank

Where to go

Reservations are almost a must for the 10 days of ARW and many restaurants sell out the entire week. For a full list of participating restaurants check  http://www.ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com




The Chicken Scoop opens in Scottsdale

The Chicken Scoop Gallery Dishes low res (24 of 122)I had the opportunity to meet & eat with the owners of The Chicken Scoop as they opened their first casual restaurant in Scottsdale and here is what I learned and what I liked.

Owner Dana McCurdy and friends opened The Chicken Scoop in mid-July bringing their Alabama roots & favorite comfort food, Chicken salad, to their 1st restaurant after months of planning and looking at 75 locations, deciding that The Scottsdale Promenade was the right place.

Whether you like the spicy flavors The Southwest or Spicy Thai, the savory taste of Curry or Pesto or prefer a hint of the sweet in the Sweet Berry or Waldorf these are just a few of the 14 flavors served by the scoop or as Toasties, cheesy hot sandwiches, that seem to be going over well since the opening. I enjoyed the Buffalo, Pesto, Southern, Sweet Berry and The Popper for their mild flavors and balance with the chicken.

According to McCurdy “We’ve taken one of the most All- American comfort foods and put our own spin on it, fourteen times over”. With another dozen or so flavors in waiting, plans are to rotate in seasonal flavors and other favorites.The Chicken Scoop Gallery Dishes low res (45 of 122)The flavors are from recipes that were made for family and friends for BBQs and picnics using shredded chicken. The Chicken Scoop uses all- natural, hormone free chicken that is never frozen. In addition to scoops & Toasties, House Green Salads and Chicken Scoop meals (1 Scoop $7.69, Double Scoop $8.69 & Triple Scoop $9.69) are available. All Scoop meals come with Banana Pudding Scoop.

Sides are available for $2.49 each and I like the Broccoli Slaw and Loaded Potato Salad with Black Eye Pea Salad, Mixed Fruit and Kettle chips also available. Chicken Enchilada soup and a gourmet soup of the day are also on the menu.

The modern farm house decor is inviting and minimal adds to nice dining experience.

The Chicken Scoop offer customers the opportunity to dine-in, grab-n-go or for catering and is located at 16495 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 5B-4 Scottsdale 85260. 480-219-9419 www.chickenscoopaz.com and is open Mon.-Sat. from 11am-7pm

August is National Sandwich Month and Miracle Mile Deli offers deals all month long

New Yorker sandwich
New Yorker sandwich
Americans eat more than 300 million sandwiches everyday and even more will be eaten in August as it’s National Sandwich Month. Locally owned Miracle Mile Deli is doing their part by offering 4 different made-to-order deli sandwiches each week for only $9.

August 1-7: The New Yorker—Hot Pastrami topped with homemade coleslaw and Miracle Mile Dressing. It’s a little taste of New York’s best in every bite!

August 8-14: The Hot Brisket of Beef—A family recipe of the most tender and leanest beef that simply melts in your mouth.

Hot Brisket Sandwich
Hot Brisket Sandwich
August 15-21: The Combo Sandwich—The perfect combination of Miracle Mile Deli’s two most popular meats, Hot Pastrami and Hot Corned Beef, stacked together for one tasty meal!

August 22-31: The Straw—Hot Pastrami, melted Swiss cheese and steamy sauerkraut piled high on your favorite bread.

Hot Pastrami sandwich
Hot Pastrami sandwich
Miracle Mile Deli is located at 4433 N. 16th Street in Phoenix, just two blocks south of Camelback Road. www.MiracleMileDeli.com

Joe’s Real BBQ gives away free BBQ on May 4th & plans to donate to Open Arms Care Center

Once again Joe Johnson is giving away the house, not really the house but he setting a lofty goal of giving away 5,000 free pulled pork or chicken sandwiches on Thursday May 4th, 2016 at his Gilbert restaurant. This is the 16th year Joe and his partners like to show their appreciation to the customers they have served over the years.

In exchange for free food Joe is asking that you bring a can of food (preferably fruit) or box of cereal to donate to Open Arms Care Center, a Gilbert based all volunteer non-profit that provides food and clothing to the homeless and less fortunate since 2001. http://www.openarmscc.com

As for the free BBQ it is the only food being offered that day and hours are from 11pm-3pm & 4pm-7:30pm or until they run out. Included with you sandwich will be fresh homemade cole slaw & BBQ Pit beans and a drink. A children’s size sandwich will be available for the little ones. 1 meal per person, must be present and there is no take out available on this day.

This a great opportunity to try great local BBQ from one of the finest restaurateurs that the Phoenix area has to offer as Joe’s Real BBQ has garnered both local and national accolades.

Joe’s Real BBQ is at 301 N. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, Arizona, 85234 http://www.joesrealbbq.com/

New restaurant alert in Tucson….Social House Kitchen & Pub (SoHo) has opened it’s doors.

Restaurants come and go and in Tucson a new has opened, Social House Kitchen & Pub (SoHo) www.soho-az.com opened about a month ago. The kitchen is led by Chef Ben Lieberman whom has been leading San Diego’s dining scene at restaurants that include Searsucker and Burlap and has also included stints in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

With creative appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees, SoHo offers lunch, Happy hour and dinner uses high quality meats and seafood for its menu that include a broad selection of sandwiches and burgers. “Each item on our menu has been carefully thought-out and perfected,” said Chef Lieberman. “Our focus is on home cooked food made from scratch. The result is entrées that are reminiscent of traditional comfort food while also celebrating a modern upscale gastro pub approach to food and service.”

Through his experience is various cuisines Lieberman enjoys showcasing the unique flavors that are created by combining ingredients in an innovative way that is perfect for SoHo. Some of those menu items include Crispy Ahi Tuna with apple kimchi, tempura asparagus & soy caramel ($18.00), Social House Extreme Burger with foie gras, fried egg, truffle aioli & provolone ($18.00), Firecracker Duck Drums with spicy hoisin bbq, green onions & sesame seeds ($10.00), Bacon & Eggs with spicy hoisin bbq, pork belly, poached egg, brioche & brown butter hollandaise ($11.00), Spiced Venison Carpaccio with pecorino, fried caper, yoke & truffle aioli ($11.00) and the Blackened Salmon Tataki with roasted sweet corn relish & horseradish whipped cream ($10.00).

To compliment the menu, there are 32 beers on tap and a distinctive wine list has been created.

Social House Kitchen & Pub (SoHo), 446 North Campbell Avenue Suite 150, in Tucson, AZ is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. (520)747-5223