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A couple of years ago my family and I drove to San Francisco for our annual road trip, parked the car in a garage and didn’t see it again for four days; we walked everywhere! I am so pleased that Phoenix and Scottsdale are developing real city centers anchored by restaurants, hotels, shops, galleries and museums that are delightful “pedestrian friendly” places. This year we decided to forgo our annual trek out of state and spend a week rediscovering the city we live in. The expanded Scottsdale Trolley route and the imminent light rail are finally lessening our dependency on automobiles.
Scottsdale Art Walk is a perfect time to wander around Old Town. Every Thursday from 7-9pm the Scottsdale Gallery Association opens their doors to host special exhibits, many with artist receptions, joining together for an informal “open house” throughout the art district. Another great reason to find your way to Old Town is to have dinner at ZuZu or experience one of our Monday Night Chefs Tables. I really never understood the allure of rum until I tasted 10 Cane. The flavor is amazing; while most others start with molasses, 10 Cane uses virgin hand-harvested Trinidadian sugar cane grown for the distinct purpose of making a light, smooth, better tasting rum. We will be pairing this fine beverage with four rum-friendly courses on Monday, August 11. Chandon’s pioneer heritage dates back to 1743 when Moët Chandon was founded by Claude Moët in Champagne, France. In 1973 the company bought land in Northern California, planted vineyards and designed Domaine Chandon, an architectural and ecological winery that blends into its surroundings and reflects Chandon’s legacy of excellence. Please join us on August 25 as we taste their luscious chardonnay, pinot noir and sparklers. I suggest you book a room at The Ho, park the car and put on your walking shoes. Our extraordinary Concierge staff will be happy to point you in the right direction whether it’s a morning run along the canal or directions to SMoCA. So plan your little walking adventure soon and don’t leave out a visit to ZuZu. Remember, in August the fun begins when the sun goes down! |
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| Monday, August 11th: 10 Cane Rum Carrot Millet Pot Stickers Coriander Dusted Bluefin Tuna Braised Asian Short Ribs Pineapple Upside-Down Cake |
Monday, August 25th: Domaine Chandon Lobster and Shrimp Cake Heirloom Tomato Salad Pan Roasted Sea Bass Nectarine and Blackberry Streusel Crisp |
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| Monday Night Chef’s Table | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates: | Monday, August 11th & 25th |
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| Time: | 6:30pm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost: | $48 per person Does not include tax or gratuity. |
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| Reservations: | 480.421.7997 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Dates: | Saturday, August 2nd |
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| Time: | 11:30am | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost: | $65 per person Does not include tax or gratuity. |
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| Location: | Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reservations: | 480.607.2300 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Dates: | Saturday, August 30th |
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| Time: | 10am-3pm | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost: | $80 in advance, $95 at the door | |||||||||||||||||||
| Location: | Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reservations: | www.phoenixcooks.com | |||||||||||||||||||
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| ZuZu on TV |
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Catch Chef Wiley cooking on KTVK Channel 3 “Your Life A-Z” with Lisa Haffner on August 7, 12, 19 and 26. The show airs from 9am-10am. The recipes can be found on www.azfamily.com. |
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