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Weekly specials at newly remodeled Streets of New York

A Glendale location of Streets of New York recently debuted its new modern industrial look at its grand reopening. To celebrate four weekly specials are available to new and returning guests.

“We’re thrilled to welcome our guests back to our newly remodeled 91st Avenue and Northern location,” says Ryan Glaeser, director of operations at Streets of New York. “The fresh look brings even more of the Streets of New York experience you love—same great food, brand-new vibe.”

The now look includes red exposed ductwork, whitewashed brick columns and sleek black accents create a contemporary yet comfortable atmosphere. The same award-winning pizzas, pasta and more have not changed with the remodel. The new weekly specials include…..

  • Mondays: Buy one pizza, get a second for half price
  • Wednesdays: $9.99 Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • Thursdays: Half-price bottles of wine
  • Daily, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Lunch specials starting at $5.75

For more information visit Streets of New York’s website.

Ocotillo Restaurant launches Arizona inspired Spring menu

Set among Palo Verde trees and Spring flora that adorns the property, Central Phoenix’s Ocotillo Restaurant has rolled out its new Spring menu and hasn’t looked far for inspiration. Chef Michael Shirilla’s New American menu is inspired by Arizona and its local and seasonal ingredients for more than a dozen new dishes.

“I’m excited to introduce these delicious new dishes to our guests. We’ve worked hard to develop innovative flavor combinations for a new twist on familiar comfort foods,“ said Shirilla.

In addition to the new dishes Ocotillo Restaurant also has a new beverage program that includes dozens of new crafted cocktails, a larger wine list and more beers from local brewers. Below are a few of the highlights from the new Arizona Influence menu.

  • Thick-cut bone-in pork chop, served with green beans, miso-mustard vinaigrette, citrus-honey sambal glazed fingerlings, scallions, herbs, and chiles.

  • Grilled octopus with romesco sauce, crispy fingerlings, artichoke hearts, grilled lemon, and chimichurri.

  • Orecchiette – sausage, greens, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, Calabrian pork jus, basil, oregano, and parmesan.

  • Bucatini with green olives, capers, eggplant, shallots, artichoke, lemon sauce, herbs, basil oil, and crispy garlic.

Ocotillo is at 3243 N. 3rd St. Phoenix 85012. For more information and to view the entire menu visit their website.

Local wineries to be featured at Verde Valley Wine Festival

Twenty local wineries will be pouring their wines in Downtown Cottonwood for the 7th Annual Verde Valley Wine Festival on the weekend of May 10th & 11th. Beer and wine will also be poured along with food trucks on-site with freshly made food for purchase. The City of Cottonwood and The Verde Valley Wine Consortium partner to bring the local wineries together to share the fruits of their labor.

The festival organizer, Paula Woolsey, said, “This event is the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day! It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to celebrate mothers while enjoying local wines and delicious food. The chance to meet the winemakers adds a personal touch, allowing attendees to learn more about their favorite wines directly from the source.”

Wineries including Cove Mesa Vineyard, Cella Winery and Grand Canyon Winery will be there along with Desert Diamond Distillery, Wild Tonic pouring non-alcoholic Kombucha & other beverages and The Belfry Brewery will be pouring beer. Campfire Grill, Craft Wood Fired Pizza and other food trucks will be serving up a variety of foods and several sweet treats will be available from Carolina’s Chocolate, Gia’s Toffee and Poppin in the Pines Kettle Corn and others. Live music, artists and other exhibitors will be on hand to entertain attendees.

Early Bird tickets are on sale starting at $20 with tickets at the door available starting at $25. 6 tasting tickets and a commemorative wine glass are included. Tickets for non-drinkers are $10, and all tickets can be purchased here with more information available at their website.

Willcox Wine Festival coming for 2 days in May

As festival season continues its march towards the quiet time of an Arizona summer one of the last festivals is on the calendar in May. The Willcox Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 17th & 18th with the bi-annual event hosting a Winemakers Dinner, Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Willcox Community Center with the festival at 130 N. Railroad Ave.

The popular growing region of southeastern Arizona with its arid and Mediterranean like terroir and weather is known for growing Rhone varietals including Syrah, Grenache & Mourvedre and other varietals such as Malbec and Tempranillo. The region is home to many wineries and vineyards with 17 of them pouring their wines at the festival. Wineries scheduled to be pouring wine include Pillsbury Wine Co. Copper Horse Vineyard, Golden Rule Vineyards and others. A beer garden and food trucks will be on hand along with local artists, craft vendors and live music.

Tickets for the Willcox Wine Festival and Winemakers Dinner are on sale online for $35 on Saturday, $30 on Sunday, $15 for beer tasting and $75 for the Winemaker Dinner. Tickets will be available at the door for an additional $5-$10. All tickets for the festival include 10 tastings and a commemorative glass.

San Tan Art & Wine Festival is happening this weekend

Wine drinkers and art enthusiasts will be gathering this Friday and Saturday, March 29th & 30th to enjoy the fruits of others labor and passion at the San Tan Art & Wine Festival. The two-day festival at SanTan Village will include 8 of Arizona’s top wineries and over 60 artists with a wide range of artists from around the country and live music throughout the festival.

“SanTan Village is a unique and distinctive open-air center that makes it an ideal location for the San Tan Art & Wine Festival – especially this time of year,” said Mike Pigford, Event Organizer and Owner of Arizona Wine Events.
The festival is hosted by Arizona Wine Events, Vermillion Promotions and Willcox Wine Country. Admission is free with early bird wine drinking tickets available for between $15-$35 at http://www.willcoxwinecountry.org/ Tickets will be available at the door for $20-$45 and all purchases include 10 tickets and a commemorative wine glass.
The Arizona wineries that will be in attendance include:
1764 Vineyards
Birds & Barrel Vineyards
Bodega Pierce Wine
Carlson Creek Vineyard
DA Vine Vineyard
Omphalos Winery
Soaring Wines
Strive Vineyards

Edible Phoenix editor earns prestigious WSET diploma

The Napa Valley Wine Academy offers The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma and has announced that Edible Phoenix Editor and Publisher Shannan Metcalf- Perciballi has earned her diploma and is the first and only woman in Arizona to do so. Metcalf-Percballi began her pursuit of the prestigious diploma in 2019 as she had a deep interest for knowledge in wine studies.

“I was thrilled when I found out I am the only female to complete the accreditation here in Phoenix, but I know several local women that are currently in the program locally and I am cheering them on,” Metcalf-Perciballi said, adding of completing the program: “It has been a journey in personal resolve, for sure. Countless times I just stopped studying, wanting to quit—but there was a massive personal investment that I couldn’t walk away from.”

It is recommended that one give themself three years to complete their studies to earn the diploma, but life gets in the way, and it took Metcalf-Perciballi four years to do so. The pandemic caused the course to go virtual and in 2021 an early diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma and her family life almost derailed her plans. She credits her family, Sunday morning study group sessions and global participants to help her finish her studies.

In Arizona she is only one of four who have earned the diploma that offers a full spectrum of insight and education about decisions in the vineyard, the important details of the wine production process and the business side of the wine industry. The accreditation of the diploma is a springboard for continuing education making Metcalf-Perciballi eligible to apply for the Institute of Masters Wine Program. With her position at Edible Phoenix, the diploma has given her the confidence to write about wine and beverage related articles and looks forward to sharing what she’s learned.

Jamie’s Bottle Shop to open in Scottsdale next week

Old Town Scottsdale will welcome a new wine shop next Friday, March 28th when Jamie’s Bottle Shop opens at 7033 E. Main St. Owned by Jamie Hormel, she’s not new to the valley’s wine scene as she’s also the owner of the historic Wrigley Mansion and its extensive wine collection. The new shop will welcome “cork dorks” as well as new wine drinkers with more than 700 selections from $15- $15,000 that include rare wines, hidden gems and sustainable wines from around the world.

“As we crafted the vision for Jamie’s Bottle Shop, I knew that if the concept was going to have my name on the door, it needed to be a space where wine lovers can explore without the pretension — whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or just starting your wine education journey,” Hormel said. “Jamie’s Bottle Shop is all about discovery, conversation and finding that next bottle you’ll absolutely love.”

What to expect at Jamie’s Bottle Shop

Weekly wine tasting and classes will be held in the Champagne Room and The Reserve Room will be separately temperature controlled to house rare and collectable wines. Expert staff have been hired to assist guests where they can take their wine home or enjoy at the shop pairing with scratch made bites including a Pressed Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Seasonal Market Salads and Charcuterie Boards. Jamie’s covers over 2,300 square feet designed by Scottsdale’s Mendil + Meyer Design Studio and will be stocked from floor to ceiling with wines. Natural wood elements, gold and green accents and temperature-controlled lighting will give the shop a refined and relaxed atmosphere.

“Jamie’s Bottle Shop is the come-as-you-are wine destination that will combine fine wine with friendly wisdom,” said Zephan Lachowicz, Wine Director and Sommelier. “Our focus is to make our guests feel comfortable while spreading the knowledge and love of wine, whether it’s by-the-glass or by-the-class.”

Jamie’s will be open Tuesday- Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. For more information visit their website.

Sips & Bites: News from the Phoenix restaurant community

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

Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse to host Whitehall Lane wine dinner

The Carefree restaurant is hosting a 5-course pairing dinner next Wednesday, February 26th starting at 6 p.m. Each course will be paired with a red or white wine from the Napa Valley winery with a Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Prime Baseball Cut Sirloin paired with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as the main courses. Seats are $110++ and can be reserved by calling 602-374-4784.

Spanish wine tasting at GenuWine Arizona

The downtown Phoenix wine bar & retail shop will be pouring 3 Spanish wines next Thursday, February 27th between 6-8 p.m. The tasting is free for Wine Club members and $10 for non-members with all 3 wines will be 20% off bottles for everyone.

Queen Creek Olive Mill celebrates its 20th anniversary with limited edition olive oil

The locally owned olive mill is offering a special limited edition extra virgin olive oil. Made with 100% Arizona grown olives, the mid-harvest ripe olives offer a balance of fruitiness and pungency. The anniversary olive oil is available at the mill or online.

M Culinary Concepts donates of 30,000 lbs of food to Waste Not

The event & catering company donated unused food from the WM Phoenix Open to the local non-profit that collects unused food from restaurants, etc and donates it to other non-profits to help feed the hungry before it winds up in a landfill. YMCA Centers, Josie’s Closet, New Horizons Community Care and Native Health were a few of the over 30 non-profits that the food was redistributed too.

Pillsbury Wine Co. brings home medals

The Willcox winery with a tasting room in Cottonwood won 7 medals from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. They received Double Gold Medals for their Inappropriate 23 and Malvasia ‘Bonnie Lee’ 23 and five Silvers for our Chardonnay 23, Grenache 22, Mourvedre 22, Petite Sirah 22 and Symphony 23.

Sips & Bites: News from the Phoenix restaurant community

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

2nd anniversary specials at sneakybird

Saturday, February 15th is a day of celebrating at all 3 locations in Scottsdale, Gilbert & Surprise. Free cookies to the first 200 people, double sneakybird rewards points and giveways will be happening. It’s the official launch of Camp Sneaky, its new community giving arm that focuses on supporting education at all levels.

February’s Third Tuesday tasting & dinner at Romeo’s

The Downtown Gilbert cafe has its 3-course dinner and wine pairing dinner next Tuesday, February 18th. The main course is a pan seared pork chop paired with a Italian red blend. The dinner is $48++ per person and reservations can be made by calling 480-962-4224.

New “eggrything” bagel now available at Chompie’s

All 4 locations in, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and Glendale rolled out the newest bagel this week. The egg-based bagel is seasoned with seeds throughout the bagel and is also topped with them and is available with their popular Mix & Match Box, a baker’s dozen for $14.99.

Huss Brewing is the Official Craft Beer of Sun Devil Athletics

The Sun Angel Collective announced the partnership with Huss Brewing going into the 2025-26 athletic seasons. Huss’s Devils Halo Angel Ale will be available at ASU sporting venues, at select retailers and on tap in local bars and restaurants. Proceeds will support the Sun Angel Collective to help support student athletes.

February case special at Aridus Wine Company

All month long get the 2020 Fume Blanc for $144 for a case ($12 a bottle) for non-members and only $96/case ($8 a bottle) for members. The case(s) can be picked up at their Scottsdale tasting room or delivered for $15. To order and join the wine club visit their website.

 

 

 

Arizona wines featured at Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival

For two days in March Arizona wines and pecans will be showcased at the 24th Annual Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival. Downtown Camp Verde will host the festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 15th and 16th from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. and  11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival is again hosted by the Town of Camp Verde and the Verde Valley Wine Consortium.

Arizona wines from wineries across the state will pour their newest releases for purchase by the glass, bottle and case. In addition, there will be a very competitive Pecan pie eating contest, wine & pecan pairings, food trucks, a beer garden, live music and dozens of local artists. A few of the wineries in attendance include High Lonesome Vineyards, Bodega Pierce, Oak Creek Winery and Page Spring Cellars.

The all-ages festival is free to attend and wine tasting tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 or $25 the day of. A commemorative glass and 6 wine tasting tickets are included in the price and additional tickets can be purchased.

For more information and to buy tickets visit their website.