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Get your foodie fix during Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
Do you hear that noise? It’s your stomach growling because Arizona Restaurant Week is back and better than ever! “It’s the most edible time of the year as Arizona Restaurant Week sends diners on a 10-day tasting tour of the state,” says Steve Churci, Arizona Restaurant Association president and CEO. “Participating restaurants are not only known for their exceptional cuisine, they also spare no expense to give diners an extraordinary culinary experience.” In total, more than 100 Valley eateries are taking part, each offering three-course, prix-fixe menus for just $33 or $44 per person from May 18 to 27. Just some of the venues include: The Capital Grille Phoenix, Geordie’s, Buck & Rider, The Keg, Vincent on Camelback, Artizen Crafted American Kitchen & Bar, Alexi’s Grill, The Parlor Pizzeria, and more. Diners can also view a complete list of restaurants participating in Spring Restaurant Week online as new restaurants are set to be added daily throughout the month. And for those looking for a little direction on where to go first, here are some stand-out prix-fixe menus being offered:
The Gladly – $33/person First course: choice or The Original Chopped Salad, field greens, seafood chowder or a wedge. Second course: panseared scallops with sweet corn grits, duck meatloaf with foie gras mousse, parsley garlic chicken with risotto or salmon with crispy Brussels sprouts. Third course: peanut butter chocolate jar or pear & cheese tart.
Hearth ’61 – $44/person First course: choice of roasted beet salad, steamed mussels or Berkshire pork croquette. Second course: choice of panroasted salmon, Niman Ranch prime tenderloin with truffle mash or sweet pea agnolotti with roasted corn. Third course: choice of flourless chocolate torte, peanut butter “beeramisu” or brioche bread pudding.
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Uptown May '18
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Beckett’s Table – $33/person First course: choice of beet “carpaccio,” corn soup or Schreiner’s local sausage. Second course: choice of vegetable enchiladas, tender-braised short ribs, smoked & grilled pork loin or pan-seared shrimp. Third course: coconut pudding with gingersnap cookies or flourless chocolate cake. Several venues also include an adult beverage for each guest (often beer or wine) in their price, including Southern Rail, and District American Kitchen and Wine Bar. “As Arizona’s culinary scene continues to evolve and become recognized on a national level, we could not be more pleased to help showcase these amazing restaurants and give local diners an opportunity to explore new culinary experiences,” Churci says.
IF YOU GO… What: Arizona Spring Restaurant Week When: May 18-27 Where: Locations statewide Tickets: N/A, threecourse meals priced for $33 or $44 Information: www. arizonarestaurantweek.com