The delicate art of selecting the right grape varietal to plant on any given plot of land led me to create an informal amicus brief with neighboring winemakers in Sonoita. With my coterie, I parse through all the choices to make prudent decisions based on history and performance of established vineyards. Currently at our Los Milics estate vineyard, we have Petit Verdot, Marsanne and Montepulciano in the ground; and this spring, we’re grafting Malvasia Bianca,...
Timm works to prepare local eateries for Arizona Restaurant Week, beginning Friday, May 21.
For his annual Christmas trip with friends, Cesar Cramton had planned a South African safari in 2020. When COVID-19 hit, they moved to Plan B. “Costa Rica was a country that we could go to,” says Cramton, operations manager for restaurant group Genuine Concepts (The Vig, Ladera Taverna y Cocina, et al.). “Their precautions for COVID were very in line… We felt safe on that front.” Cramton shares highlights from his trip, planned by travel...
Spring is melting into summer, and we all know what that means: pool season. Prep your extremities with a mani/pedi using Dazzle Dry, a “clean” nail lacquer line developed by Chandler bio-organic chemist Dr. Vivian B. Valenty. “It is the only nail polish system that truly dries in five minutes without chemically reactive ingredients or the use of UV, LED or sunlight,” Valenty says. It provides chip-free wear like a gel manicure, but can be...
Symptoms may linger long after official recovery for many COVID patients. Doctors report these are particularly persistent. Loss of Smell/Taste This loss occurs in about one out of 10 patients and can last as long as six months, according to Dr. Joshua LaBaer, director of Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute. He says the primary loss is smell, which can affect how a person perceives taste. There are no proven remedies that can accelerate recovery. Poor...
Photo by Reg Madison Photography Celebrate the Allure of Ol’ Blue Eyes Four virtuoso vocalists perform the best of Frank Sinatra in an intimate nightclub setting as The Phoenix Theatre Company salutes one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century with Frank Sinatra: My Way, through May 23. The Broadway revue features such well-known classics as “Fly Me to the Moon,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “The Way You Look Tonight” and “My Way.” The production is...
Even though we’re heading into summer, there are plenty of folks who still want to eat a hot, hearty meal. And if you don’t feel like heating up your house, visit The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen for some comfort food classics, including mac and cheese and double crust chicken pot pie. If you’re keen on making the pot pie at home, The Lodge’s chef Jose Dominguez has shared the recipe with us. A couple of tips...
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Kaw | Photo by Nikki Buchanan Thai and Lee Kambar (she’s Cambodian, he’s Iranian) describe their menu as “Khmer and Arab finger foods,” which isn’t, perhaps, as accurate or enlightening as it could be. For starters, Thai makes lots of daily specials that require a knife and fork. Meanwhile, “Arab” seems a misleading tag for dishes like gyros and naan, which make provincial Americans (me, in particular) think of Greece and India respectively. (Side...
Grab a seat around the virtual campfire for some storytelling on May 26. The latest installment of the Gather storytelling series, “Fast Friends,” explores the themes of speed and camaraderie (and multiple connotations of words) through a trio of tales. One of those tales will be told by guest host Marshall Shore, the “Hip Historian” who makes clashing patterns look cool and has spent years digging up the strangest gems about Phoenix to create a...
All the news that’s fit to nosh. Chino A-Go-Go: Long-time fans were shocked in March when Chino Bandido owner Eve Lee Collins announced the restaurant would be leaving its original location after 31 years. It officially closed on Mother’s Day weekend, and the new location at Bell Road and Third Avenue is slated to open in June. In the meantime, Chino’s devotees can get their jade red chicken fix at a food truck set up outside the new spot. The truck opened yesterday and will operate Monday-Friday from...
Photo courtesy The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge Sure, you know Craft 64 is going to bring the beer. It’s their raison d’etre. Same with Arizona Wilderness, Pedal Haus and other gleaming temples of brew-craft that happen to also serve food. But finding a top-shelf beer list is a bit trickier when you limit the conversation to traditional restaurants. Here are seven that have ascended to elite status on the stealth. Philadelphia Sandwich Company Lots...
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On Tuesday, May 25, oenophiles everywhere will raise a glass of their favorite vino in honor of National Wine Day. Here are six Valley businesses offering deals for wine lovers to sip and celebrate. CRUjiente Tacos A modern taqueria might not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “stellar wine selection,” but CRUjiente is a hidden gem for wine lovers. Its extensive wine program specializes in labels sourced from Spain. CRUjiente’s...
Stay cool and start your summer off right with these fresh and fortifying libations from local bars and restaurants. Photo courtesy The Maggiore Group The Big Hash Tequila Sunrise from Hash Kitchen It takes two to make a thing go right – team up with a pal to partake in this chilled cocktail for two ($26) and cheers to the long weekend. Made with 100 percent blue agave tequila, muddled orange and pomegranate...
