So it's Restaurant Week in Phoenix! That means some of our fabulous favorites are giving us a 3+ course meal at the scandulous price of $30-$40. In other words it's time to grab a fork people!
Now the sheer genius of it all is that the Restaraunt Week people have created a chart with carrots and all to show us Veggies who is catering to us highly intelligent and sexy masses. But be warned-check the menu first, I don't what qualifies as vegetarian options to some people,but really some of the standards here are really lose.
Off to Vincent's on Camelback. An oldie but a goodie....
My meal:
Brie in Puff Pastry with Figs
Spinach Salad with Peaches, Strawberries and Mozzarella with a Sherry Wine Vinaigrette
Portobello and Polenta Mushroom Tower with Sautéed Spinach
Pineapple Coconut Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream
Chocolate Profiteroles
Now how did I get an extra app and dessert ...just bring along a date who will share! Viola!
The brie lacked a bit of finesse, the salad suprisingly savory, entree prepared well though the sauce needed a kick, and the desserts...well Im glad I had 2- delish! Oh and go with the Pinot Noir ...it's divine!
XXX out of XXXXX
Cheers!
I spent a lovely week in Chicago this year. The sun was shining, there was a cool breeze in the air, and more importantly the smells of all the special culinary delights this city has to offer. On one very special night, I had a 9pm reservation at the famous Charlie Trotter's. Chef Trotter has authored more then 14 cookbooks and has a list of awards too long to list, he is an obvious favorite for this food groupie.
While making my reservation ( months in advance) I loved the quote on his site along his vegetarian menu for that season.
Chef Trotter’s approach to vegetable cuisine is not that of a staunch vegetarian, but rather of a chef passionate about vegetables. Their complex textures, artistic shapes, vibrant colors and full flavors fuel his love for transforming them into unforgettable dishes.
As I walked up the stairs of this little quiet white wooden porch, I was immediately comforted by the very unassuming quaintness of its entryway. The first small room was lined with a bar and dimly lit. I could feel my anticipation rise.
Dinner seating began..and the feast that lasted thru the night into the wee hours of the morning was nothing short of orgasmic. Chef Trotter's approach to vegetables was kind, celebratory and surprising.
I will share more details of my tasting menu in a future post, but for now, a sweet farewell . Charlie Trotter's is set to close it's doors on the evening of August 31st, 2012
This weekend I had the pleasure of dining at Elements at Sanctuary Resort & Spa. It was incredible. I don't even have to go into the views this place has...let's dive straight into the food! My summer obsession is watermelon & tomato anything ( I know sounds weird, but it's a must try)! My appetizer course was so divine I had order 2 !
I will have to go and re-try a soup I had with the same ingredients at Prado so I can share that with you as well...
go get it before the summer season is over!
My meal:
