Christopher's Crush at the Biltmore Shopping Mall, 24th and Camelback,
Frisée w/ poached egg, bacon
& sherry vinaigrette $12 *

I love the Red Machacha. Just indulged this Saturday with half a dozen flour toritllas (to go)

Summer is a tough time of year for farmer's markets. IMO, the best Farmer's Markets are with Mclendon (organic). They start up again in October, at Town and Coiuntry Mall, Wednesdays, 9-Noon and also at Old Town Scottsdale.

Basha's (7th St and Missouri) also has Copper River (wild) salmon on sale, at a better price than Albertsons. You need your Basha's courtesy card.

Bob McLendon, of McLendon Farms - excellent, fresh organic produce is the vendor for the Old Town Farmers Market (Brown and 1st Ave) -- that is what one of his employees told me at his weekly Wednesday Town and Country Plaza Farmer's Market. It's also listed on the latest issue of Edible Phoenix.

Bob McLendon will be back at the Town and Country on the first of October. Cannot wait, since I am not thrilled with much of the produce at the downtown market, but I am glad there is a market there.

Totally agree with you bpreston. It's within walking distance on a not so hot day and I am looking forward to their opeing. Iguess they are saying January 2008 per New Times article today.

Driving yesterday on Central, north of Camelback, and saw the sign in the old Katz Deli (the last time I ate there it was filthy) and saw the sign Postino coming soon. Great news.

The famous downtown corner -- pre-yuppication. And don't forget Walt and Hanks Tavern, has not been there for years, across the street. Pool tables, $.25 drafts, and carney types.

If you like Thai food, check out Malees on Main -- you can be quite comfortable eating in the bar area. Staff is accomodating, food is excellent and it's relaxing.