THE ENTERTAINER! MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2017
THE CRAFTMASTER
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GREAT BEER PAIRINGS:
EVO AND GRAND CANYON BREWERY
“EVO is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that focuses on high quality ingredients including fresh handmade pasta and pizzas, appetizers, entrees and salads. Nestled on the edge of Old Town Scottsdale, EVO is a place to escape and enjoy time with old and new friends while enjoying some of the best chef-inspired authentic Italian cuisine. And I know what you are thinking— when you think of Italian food pairing, wine may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, beer can complement the flavors of Italian food just as well. Italian cuisine is all about using simple, fresh ingredients that pair especially well with crisp lagers and ales. Come in anytime and let us put our beers to the test.” —Nick Neuman, owner of EVO
BEER
Brewery: Grand Canyon Brewery of Williams Style: Ale Name: Sunset Amber Ale Nothing captures a warm Grand Canyon sunset quite like Sunset Amber Ale. This traditional American Amber Ale pours a rich red color with bronze and gold highlights. A medium bodied brew with a high level of sweetness with malt finish.
DISH
Dish: Polpettine Polpettine is Italian for meatball--and – and EVO’s are to die for. They use the finest in-house ground veal, pork and beef and are hand-rolled daily with a special recipe of bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, seasoning and a few
secret ingredients then cooked until they have a light golden brown sear on the outside, but remain juicy inside. They are topped with a light pomodoro sauce and balsamic, as well as a hint of basil. The flavor and spice of the resulting meatball goes perfectly with an ice cold local Grand Canyon Amber Ale. The robust flavor of the Ale, especially its dryness and caramel notes, paired with the hearty meatball—which has a little spice, a little fattiness and then that sweet note from the sauce—makes you realize Italian food can be enjoyed with more than just red wine.
EVO
4175 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, 480.265.9814, evoscottsdale.com
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