Phoenix Food Culture

If you are like me, you love that things are looking up downtown. A few years ago I thought this city was lacking its own, much needed, culture. But evoloution is taking place and I am delighted to discover what amazing potential we knew we had! Visitors have told me we have a fun, unique food culture..little houses that have been re-done into a great little restaurants. WE LOVE YOU little restaurants!


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Monday, October 25, 2010

The Barrio Cafe


We had such a lovely evening here. We stopped on a fortunate last minute fluke, stumbled in, and were helped very willingly by the staff. The hostess was great, and our server...really great! Catering so nicely to our very limited, and very specific dietary needs with the nicest smile on his face the entire time with his eager to please..."your wish is my command" demeanor. I ordered the Mushroom Enchiladas with no cheese. Upon bringing out my plate he explained the few little extra touches that were added to make MY plate still special, even without cheese.
Dont expect to rely on beans and rice either..a Latin food restaurant without beans and rice you say? It is true, though it was not missed and it gave it a charm of its own.
Another out of the ordinary concept was chips and...tapanade? WOW. I could not get enough. I believe that was my favorite item that crossed our table that night.
Of course I am so nosy when I go out. Trying to catch glimpses of other peoples food while not looking like I am gawking. Then I finally get to the point where I give up and am actually discussing their food with them because I end up not being so discreet. Thank goodness for good sports. So to the point, the plates full of meat and cheese looked full and amazing. I plan on going back and indulging when my vegan month is over.

Pepper Stuffed with Steamed Veggies. (Also made V)



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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Oktoberfest at CityScape and Wine and Dinner at the Farm at South Mountain

There will be no end to the flow of drinks this weekend with the events taking place Friday on through Sunday.
I really love keeping up on the events happening around the valley. Sometimes Its hard to keep them all straight, then they overlap, then you miss them. This weekend you can take your pick or hit both of them.

Oktoberfest at CityScape

Friday and Saturday the Oktoberfest that will be happening at CityScape, downtown Phoenix's exciting new venue. It will be their debut event and I will be excited to see how it all falls into place. Tickets are $10 or you can get Free tickets by stopping my CityScape and picking some up, or downloading them from their website.




Full Moon Festival Dinner and Wine



I am also very excited about the Dinner and Wine that will be taking place at The Farm this weekend, Sunday October 24th. $20 for the wine tasting and an extra $20 for the dinner.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Hanny's









The very thin, almost cracker-like crust, pizza with fresh arugula and prosciutto was delicious.

I love the Modern Retro decor in this place. The trip to the bathroom was sort of a funhouse-like adventure. I felt like I was in an old 007 movie, afraid I will enter the wrong door.
The music was a great mix of down tempo, which was coming from a live D.J. that occupied a little upstairs loft with a window. What a great building. There is definitley something to be said when restaurants take an old classic building and add a few modern updates. It just has so much character.





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