The owners of Stingray Sushi and Geisha A Go Go, are riding their success with a growth spurt. Their latest concept, Samurai Cowboy was due to open this month, but judging from the appearance, we would bet against it.
Also, their new Stingray Sushi location at the Biltmore Fashoin Park, has been frought with construction delays with the blame being placed at the doorstep of the contractors and the Biltmore Fashion Park. Andrew Nam, Partner and Chef, explained how enthusiastic Westcor was to have them at BFP, but now everyone is dragging their feet when it comes time to building it. Delays are attributed to the unique construction challenges of building around BFP customers as to not disturb their regularly scheduled spending.
Well with retails sales plummeting, one would think their would be PLENTY-O-TIME to build “around” shoppers.
The Farmer’s Market saved our life, and here’s how.
Like most people, EATERAZ lost a bunch of money once the stock market tanked, and then the panic attacks set in. Tight chest, short breathing, blurred vision, lack of motivation to post something. One day, it got too much to bear and we went to the doctor. He said “Stop being such a pussy and take it one day at a time.” Out a $30 copay with no solution, we remembered a bit of advice bestowed upon us by Thomas Schoos—the designer behind TAO, Table 8, and Koi.
“Add one teaspoon of raw apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of raw honey to a glass of water twice a day, and you’ll feel better, more balanced,” he says.
Turns out this magic concoction works. We’ve been drinking it for a month now and feel a lot leveler. (more level?). Well, it hasn’t made us better writers apparently, but the panic attacks are gone, even though the DOW is probably going to dip below 7,000 any day now.
How does the Farmer’s Market play into all this? We’ve been using raw, local honey from Absolutely Delightful, picked up at the Wednesday Public Market between 10 am and 2 pm at Town & Country (20th & Camelback). Available in both liquid and crystallized states, this honey will do you right in your quest for balance … not just in life, but in the market as well. And the raw vinegar can be found in just about any grocery store.
PS–Want a coupon for Absolutely Delightful honey? Download it here.
Josh Parry is getting closer. When he opened Sidebar a few months ago in the shadow of Starbucks and Pei Wei on 7th Ave & McDowell, he still had a long way to go–the sofa cushions were way too big, some details were ducktaped together, the staff needed a groove. All of that’s handled now and the place is shaping up to something that just may last through these tough times. The drinks are creative (and under $10!) but the lighting is not. IKEA?! Come on, sidebar, people don’t want to drink next to the same cheap lamp they have at home – that’s why we went out in the first place!
But EATERAZ rec’s the Muyito cocktail: think mojito, but with tequila, and a little cucumber, and another tequila as a floater, and something else. Maybe a couple other things. It’s delicious and we had 3.
1514 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 254-1646
www.sidebarphoenix.com
Do your cool “green” friends ever guilt and shame you with their stories of weekly Farmer’s Markets and the fresh produce they buy there? Well if you’re either too lazy (like us) or just don’t live near a good Farmer’s Market, the people at Natures Garden are your answer.
Each week this organic food delivery company, drops off a box (cardboard of course) between 2-7am, with all your chosen delectable fresh produce and even some proteins should you choose. The packages are accompanied with recipe cards, special instructions for some of your included produce and even a small package of all the wei dark chocolates — absolutely fantastic and charming.
With a simple-to-use website that features all their products including: fruits, vegetables, oils & vinegar, coffees & teas, breads, chocolates, herbs & spices, proteins and even organic doggie biscuits — this delivery service is not only good for your body, but great for bragging rights.
Visit them at:
http://az.naturesgardendelivered.com/index.php
None other than Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., better known as Muhammad Ali, was spotted by one of our spies having lunch at J. Alexander’s in Scottsdale. In case you’re wondering, the champ still has a healthy appetite as he scarfed down their Chicken Pasta soup and a Cheeseburger. All EATERAZ can say is, he’s still a knockout!
With all the controversy surrounding the W Hotel in Scottsdale and its fate, Sushi Roku is still fighting the good fight and staying busy. Now they are offering a new prix fixe menu that will appeal to all.
Their new Appetite Stimulus Menu offers diners a choice of starter (Kampachi, Tuna Tataki, Chicken Tandoori Skewers, to name a few), an entree (sushi or their Jidori Chicken Teriyaki) and a dessert (Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream.)
All this and the groovy interior design of Dodd Mitchell for just $30 per person.
Sushi Roku
7277 E. Camelback Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480.970.2121
Judging from the expression on Prado Chef Claudio Urciuoli‘s face, picking produce is just as difficult for a hard working Italian chef as it is for Mrs. Botox from North Scottsdale. See the contemp and confusion in his firey Italian eyes as EaterAZ finagles with our iPhone camera.
(at least this time, we agree)
“Sometimes a career makeover works: Rocker Rod Stewart struck platinum rasping his way through Tin Pan Alley standards. Sometimes it doesn’t: You won’t find a Michael Jordan plaque in baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Zinc Bistro’s Matt Carter is one of this town’s premier French chefs. But he inexplicably got a Latin American itch, which he has been scratching the past few months at the Mission in Scottsdale.”
Click here to read full review
Seems yesterday, the recession wasn’t getting in the way of Sam Fox‘s True Food. Chef Michael Stebner can barely keep enough carrots in stock to satisfy their hungry customers.
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