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Sip and Tell
By Sue Lukenbill, Encore Resident
November has always been one of my favorite months. Not only do I love the change in temperature and our seasonal residents returning, but there always seems to be a new energy in Grayhawk. It seems to be this month when so many of us make more of an effort to be thankful. I try to be thankful all year buy seem to get caught up with my schedule and all the craziness around me. So, this month gives me a solid reason to take note of the many great things I have in my life. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I am so thankful for the almost 26 years living here in Grayhawk, and especially for the CCMC on-site staff members and the Board of Directors. They not only keep this community running, but somehow actually make this a fun place to live. I brag about it to anyone that will listen!
We are very lucky to have so many great places to choose from in the area to eat. This month, Jennifer Sheets and I sought out a spot to combine our love of great food and drinks with out love of football.
The Preserve Tavern & Grille took over the old Four Peaks Grill & Tap location in northern Scottsdale It was opened by husband-wife team, Nick and Shannon Broemer. This neighborhood pub offers patrons a variety of comfort food dishes and nearly daylong happy hours. It’s also a great place to watch a game! They are the “official home of the Vikings and Ducks” if either of those teams is special to you.
This tavern is more than 6,800-square foot space and caters to sports fans, families looking for a place to grab a bite after soccer matches and people wanting to sip on an ice-cold beer as they listen to live country music on the weekends. And every Friday and Saturday are different local guitarist-vocalist who play everything from “classic rock to country and grunge.”
Other events include open mic Wednesdays, trivia night Thursdays, and dedicated UFC fight nights. Food specials include tacos on Tuesdays, 50 cent wing Wednesdays, and all you can eat fish and chips every Friday. They also serve brunch on the weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., when every meal includes a free mimosa or Bloody Mary.
You should note that every Wednesday evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., wine drinkers can stop by The Preserve for half-off bottled house wines. Other specials include hours-long happy hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is also more than 800-square-foot covered patio is dog-friendly.
The menu includes bar favorites like pretzel bites, nachos and ribs; but also great options like meatloaf, a smoked salmon wrap and pork belly.
When Jennifer and I grabbed lunch we chose the Diablo Eggs to kick things off. The sweet potato deviled eggs were topped with candied bacon, chiles, sweet potato schmear, and chives. I ordered The Preserve Burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion served on a toasted brioche bun with fries. It was on of the best burgers I have ever eaten. Both the bacon and fries were crispy, which gets a gold start in my book. Jennifer ordered the Chicken Caesar Wrap from the Lunch Special list and fries. She was not disappointed either. The service was great. It was a fun, fuss-free lunch.
This is a great place to for happy hour and a casual location to watch football. Stop on by and check it out.
Until next month, stay safe, and healthy. Happy Thanksgiving.
