Set on the Seventh Street dining drag, this one-off concept from repeat restaurateur Chris Collins is fully off the hook.
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Food ReviewsRestaurant Reviews: Francine and The Mick Brasserie + Bar
Nikki BuchananOctober 22, 2020
A pair of new restaurants puts our Francophile food critic on cloud neuf.
I should probably preface this by saying I am not a big fan of burgers. It’s been nearly a decade since I last ate meat, and even before my vow to be a vegetarian in my late teens, I didn’t particularly care for most protein. But when I was offered a hosted lunch at the new Aioli Burger on Bell Road, something intrigued me. Perhaps it was the fry flight. I had seen pictures of...
Desert DigestDinner and a Show: Culinary Escapism at Kasai Scottsdale
Madison RutherfordSeptember 1, 2020
Call me extra, but I believe that dining out should be an experience. Sure, the food could be fantastic, but if it’s not paired with a personable server, a fun atmosphere, eclectic environs or other fanciful flourishes, I personally feel that it’s not worth it. That’s why I’m so intrigued with the concept of “dinnertainment” a la Medieval Times. It’s also why I was over the moon when I got an invite for a hosted...
Desert DigestNew Restaurant Review: Josephine
Kristy DurkinJanuary 30, 2020
A chic new restaurant has materialized in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The newly opened Josephine sits inside a refurbished historic house off of Portland and 3rd streets, offering globally inspired cuisine, craft cocktails and an extensive wine selection. I was invited for an introduction experience and I was dazzled. The 1919 historic bungalow is a choice location for Josephine. The matte-black exterior boldly stands out among the surrounding city buildings and looks oh-so dapper....