azhotdish's Profile
Barrio Cafe, La Condesa, The Mission, Somewhere else?
The Mission's menu is a bit more limited at lunch, but both the almejas al vapor and brisket torta are available - hard to go wrong with those two dishes.
Carne en su Jugo
Possibly Taqueria Guadalajara on 27th Ave / Van Buren. It's not in the menu of Comedor Guadalajara, though they might run it as a special.
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Comedor Guadalajara
1830 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
FnB is now ByoB
Total Wine had the Norte and the Toscano yesterday when i was there.
MNF around Chandler
I'd also add Teakwoods to this list - lots of tv's, great wings.
Guilty Breakfast Pleasures
Huevos rancheros I believe is one of the dishes we ordered, but it's been at least three years so I can't really recall. I just remember thinking, "most of this stuff is right out of a can". I'll give it a shot again someday soon.
Where to buy fresh/frozen anchovies ?
they have to mean sardines. i've never seen fresh anchovies here.
Guilty Breakfast Pleasures
carne asada and eggs at TAYLOR'S? i am very surprised to hear this. i used to be roommates with a girl who worked there for years and i couldn't bear to step foot in that place after a couple of visits. the food was flat-out terrible.
where can i find the stuff i love
Santa Monica Seafood recently opened a distribution center in the west valley that you can contact for a wholesale account. I called the a few weeks ago and they didn't have things up and running - that is likely not the case anymore. I do not believe they carry escargot.
http://www.santamonicaseafood.com/
Have you tried Restaurant Depot for duck breast? European Imports should also be able to get D'Artagnan if that's what you're after. Supermarkets - Super L, Lee Lee. Octopus is dirt cheap @ Ranch Market.
Retail is basically non-existent for these products by-and-large, from what I've found.
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Restaurant Depot
724 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210
Coffee Syrup in Phoenix?
correct, there is no one where to buy it in town. i've ordered 6 bottle cases airshipped the last couple of years.
Classic cocktails and fine spirits used
I would recommend Rancho Pinot, Citizen Public House, BLT Steak and Merc Bar. They all have solid talent behind the bar.
I've had a killer manhattan @ Binkley's and Quiessence as well.
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Rancho Pinot
6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
BLT Steak
5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Citizen Public House
7111 E. 5th Avenue, Suite E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Why do so many taco joints have "berto" in their name?
I think this is akin to asking why there are so many iterations of Ray's Pizza in NYC....
Lunch spot: 51 and 101
I'd probably just go eat at the Cafe at MiM. I really liked the food we ate there a few months ago.
http://www.themim.org/visit/the-caf%C3%A9-at-mim
Here's a nice piece of them:
http://penandfork.com/restaurant-journal/phoenix-files-the-cafe-at-mim/
A few other options:
Perk Eatery (64th St / Greenway)
http://www.perkeatery.com/Perk_Eatery/Home.html
Tryst Cafe
http://trystcafe.com/
Zaytoon Kebab Bistro
http://www.zaytoonkabob.com/
Do recipes need to be adjusted for Phoenix?
when making fresh pasta, it tends to dry out quite fast if you're not quick enough with you're machine
Visiting chef in need of help finding specialty food stores
Good luck in the competition!
http://www.healthcarefoodservice.org/events/conf/culinarycomp.html
I believe Bill Hunt would be perfect to judge this thing...
Local Arizona Wine
I'd start with Page Springs El Serrano, Arizona Stronghold Dala, or Dos Cabezas El Norte or Toscano.
Best Bread Bakeries?
Correct - Ben the baker took a position with Bouchon / Per Se in NYC.
Croque Madame?
I think that LGO's version is just fine, although i prefer a version with a mornay sauce draped over the top for maximum indulgence. Hillside Spot serves a similar version, as it's somewhat of a spin-off (though unrelated in ownership).
Croque Madame?
It does in fact exist - it's north of Chelsea's Kitchen on the west side of 40th St, and is actually set back in a nondescript office building. I haven't been in a couple years, but I found it to be a more than acceptable place for lunch when in the area.
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Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Croque Madame?
My favorite is the croque madame from Petite Maison on a croissant.
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Petite Maison
7216 E Shoeman Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Green Corn Tamales
El Bravo? No, probably not.
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El Bravo
3800 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Where do you get your knives sharpened?
Phoenix Knife House is the only place I'd trust my knives.
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Phoenix Knife House
7607 E Mcdowell Rd # 118, Scottsdale, AZ
I just Googled Garlic
Fresh garlic is not recommended when cooking items sous vide, particularly when doing tougher cuts of meat that require 24+ hours. Granulated garlic is a fine substitute in those cases.
Quiet Patio Dining in Scottsdale?
In your searching, keep in mind that Eddie Matney's restaurant mentioned is named "Eddie's House". That said, it's located only a stone's throw from Indian School Rd, and don't know how quiet it actually is as I've only dined inside.
What is the best Mexican food in Phoenix?
Border (Sonoran) or something further south? Casual or more upscale?
Province
We stopped for cocktails and a few small bites after Devoured.
They were really still getting set up, so I can't say it was a full experience. We did a cheese plate and the chorizo flatbread. The cheese plate was fine, nothing extraordinary - there was a sheep's milk cheese, goat / sheep combo and Valdeon; temps were a bit colder than they should have been. The flatbread was a bit of a disappointment. The chorizo was good, but the green olives kind of overwhelmed and they used romaine lettuce on top as well which didn't add much interest. The crust was of the "cracker" variety.
Three beers on draft - a Lagunitas (pale ale or IPA), something from Bisbee, and I'm forgetting the third. They had several wines b-t-g (including AZ Stronghold Nachise). Cocktails seem to be their strong suit, though they did serve me my rye Manhattan without a cherry (they didn't have any). Again, they were 2-3 days in.
We have dinner plans for next week, so I'll report back.
Where is Matt Carter
Right, he's back and forth between The Mission and Zinc Bistro. He recently consulted on the menu for Bonfire Grill, though he's not involved in operations. He's also doing an Italian spot in the old Zen 32 space on 32nd St / Camelback, though I don't know the timeframe on that project.
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Zen 32
3160 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
32nd Cafe
2822 N 32nd St Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Zinc Bistro
15034 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 140, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
downtown phoenix - circa1900 or fez
I went to Fez for the first time this weekend for a fundraiser event, and while the burger I ordered was pretty mediocre, the spicy harissa fries were quite good. The biggest shock to me was finding Arizona Stronghold Dala (cab) available b-g-t ($11) and bottle ($40), which is barely north of 200% markup. It's actually the first place I've seen in town that has this wine available.
one night in phoenix - looking for off the beaten path yumminess
I was there a couple weeks ago - the food court is still in operation.
