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LITTLE DEVILS The most delish deviled eggs in the Valley
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Liberty Station Tavern at DC Ranch
Deviled Eggs, $9 This take on the classic dish will please even the most ardent egg traditionalist. The smoked paprika and Tabasco add a little heat, which is then perfectly balanced by the creaminess of the blended yolks and the crunch of bacon. These crowd pleasers are on the menu at Liberty Station’s newest location, now open at DC Ranch. 20285 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale; 480.278.7044; www.libertystationtavern.com.
Salty Sow
Truffled Deviled Eggs, $7 The truffled deviled eggs are always an egg-cellent, nontraditional choice and easily shareable. The appetizer uses some unexpected ingredients like sour cream, creole mustard and white truffle oil, with garnishes of housemade bacon crumbles and chopped chives, all centered around arugula. 4801 E. Cactus Road, Scottsdale; 602.795.9463; www.saltysow.com.
PNPK Craft Slider + Wine Bar
The history of deviled eggs began in ancient Rome, where they were an appetizer for the wealthy. They popped up again in 13th-century Andalusia (now Spain) before making their way across Europe. But it wasn’t until the late 1700s when Brits began using the term “devil” to describe boiled and fried dishes with spicy or highly seasoned elements that the term “deviled egg” caught on. And believe it or not, the dish didn’t gain popularity in the U.S. until the 1940s. Until recently, the flavorful finger food was often relegated to summer barbecues or as an Easter appetizer, but it is now inspiring the creativity of chefs across the nation. Deviled eggs are all the rage in the Valley right now, with chefs taking great pride in getting clever with their eggy creations. Here are some of the places to bite into unique takes on this time-tested dish.
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Devilish Eggs, $6 or $11 PNPK focuses on offering nearly all menu items – food and drink – in flights. Among the most popular of all the flights is the Devilish Egg option, which gives guests a choice of seven twists on the picnic classic, including eggs featuring wasabi and citrus slaw, smoked salmon with capers, bacon jam with caramelized onions, and candied bacon with jalapeno. Try three for $6 or all seven for $11. 23335 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.305.0907; www.pnpkaz.com.
Ingo’s Tasty Food
Toni’s Deviled Eggs, $3.50 Inspired by classic German beer garden fare, Toni’s Deviled Eggs at Ingo’s are made with stone-ground German mustard, cornichons and pickled beets – flavors that are instantly recognizable in the region’s dishes. The addition of goat cheese lends a luxurious texture and toasted hazelnuts provide a crunch. 4502 N. 40th St., Phoenix; 602.795.2884; www.ingostastyfood.com.