eatingSlow's Profile
Marrakesh and Fez
chow kvf-
i am leaving for marrakesh on wednesday. did you find any special places to go? i definitely am taking anonymoose up on the djemaa el fna, had that planned since the get go, but will also be wandering around other places. do you have any favs in the market or out?
An Early Look at "FnB" - Scottsdale, AZ
I love your review of this. It encapsulates everything down to a tee that I felt too. The ham and cheese plate and fried green tomatoes are next on my list to try and I said the same thing to Charleen about the leek dish. Damn! Now I want 'em... Chris had the steak too and not only did I pick off his plate and eat his leftovers the next day but he said this was the first time he thought he had eaten cauliflower due to his former (yes, former, thank you!) pickiness, but he LOVED it. I previously had the mulled cider and bread pudding and they were not to shabby (aka wonderful).
And you are spot on with the ambience. The lighting is so comforting and perfect still for menu reading. The music is perfect. I think we heard Nina Simone and other various forms of sultry blues to swinging jazz while we were there. Both times I have been there I appreciated this.
And, of course. The fact that they are utilizing local product and an exclusive AZ wine menu, well, AMEN!
I am venturing to say that this may be my favorite Spaghetti Western Productions restaurant yet-good job guys! See you there soon Rubee!
Downtown Phoenix lunch options
How much longer are you there? I adore The Breadfruit at Pierce and 2nd St. Refreshing Jamaican lunch will fill you up and the best part is that all the food is made the same day most of the time by the owners you'll see standing there in the open kitchen.
Doug Robson of Gallo Blanco Plans New Place
Just saw on Chow Bella that Doug Robson of Gallo Blanco plans a market/restaurant in Ahwatukee that should open before December. Market will feature locally produced goods and will be eco-friendly and the restaurant will have a rotisserie and a breakfast line-up. If it's anything like Gallo Blanco, this west-sider will make the trip. Especially if it means I can get some local grocery shopping done in the meantime!
Mosaic closed (Scottsdale)
I am so glad to have worked under Chef Knight. She truly taught me a lot. There are so many techniques and ingredients that I know of now that I love because of her. I am proud to say that I was an employee of hers.
