Summertime in Scottsdale SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! Well f*#k. We had a good run, May was kind to us but as I sit here writing this here sentence it is a brisk 103 degrees outside. Native Arizonians will say “but, it’s a dry heat.” I don’t disagree that […]
Hi there, Chris here again…. We love cocktails. We are assuming you do as well. Sure, we enjoy a great glass of wine or beer, but for us, cocktails occupy a vast amount of our time on the consuming of alcohol spectrum. There is just so much to learn and try. The variations. The spirits. […]
The sun is shining, the pool is ready, and things that don’t usually melt are starting to. It’s officially summer in Arizona, which means ice cream and other frozen delights are more necessary than ever. So slather on that sunscreen, slip on some flip flops and don’t forget your sunglasses. Here are four cold treats […]
Three No-Frills Taco Shops in the East Valley SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! As a consistent participant of taco Tuesdays, I am always on the hunt for new taco shops with authentic Mexican cuisine and even better deals. While some taco shops nowadays offer pricey exotic margaritas and high […]
Best Restaurants in Phoenix Area (Spring 2018 Edition) SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! Yup. I’m taking a crack at this writing stuff. Here we go…. When we started this journey, all I knew was that I loved a great bourbon and could tell which restaurants put a considerable amount […]
Favorite Local Chefs in the Valley! SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! When we discuss favorite restaurants, we talk about the restaurant as a whole. It makes sense. Any business – especially a restaurant – is only as good as its weakest link. Receive lousy service, and it doesn’t matter […]
WTH is the VIP NOM Card?!! Since we launched the VIP NOM Card, we have received a lot of feedback, some good, some bad and some confusion as to just what it was and why someone should spend their hard earned money to have this sweet gold metal card. All feedback was/is appreciated and, we […]
Cheat Meals in Phoenix and Scottsdale! SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! It’s been three weeks since we made that promise to ourselves for the new year. Whether that be getting yourself to the gym, juicing your fruits and veggies or simply just laying off the queso dip. But let’s […]
Lincoln Bio: Ep.2 – Sazerac On Lincoln Bio: Episode 2, Chris and world-renowned bartender Will from Sonata’s Restaurant compete to see who can make the best Jack Daniel’s new release Rye Whiskey Sazerac. No judges were used or harmed (by Chris’ version of the Sazerac) in this episode as we wanted Will to explain what Chris […]
Healthy Scottsdale Restaurants SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! It’s a new year. A perfect time to change your lifestyle for two-to-three weeks before reverting to your old habits. One permanent change you can make is eating healthier. The easiest way to do that is to find healthy food that […]
Best Spots for Dinner on NYE! SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! The beautiful chaos of the holiday season is ending rapidly and the new year is just around the corner. No need to be the host this New Year’s Eve. So we’ve sought out a few of the most […]
Best Mac & Cheese in the Valley SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! *taps mic* Ahem… Don’t try to compare us to another bad little fad, I’m the mac and I’m bad, give you something that you never had. You think I’m quoting Kriss Kross – ok, I am quoting […]
ICYMI: Best Soup in the Valley!! SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! In case you missed it, Chris stopped by ABC15 to chat about some of the best soup in the Valley! Lots of great spots to choose from but here are a couple of our favorites! Be sure to […]
ICYMI: Chris Visited AZTV to Chat Desserts! SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! In case you missed it, Chris stopped by AZTV to chat about some great seasonal desserts in the Valley! Lots of great desserts to choose from but here are a couple of Chris’s favorites! Be sure to […]
ICYMI: Chris Visited ABC15 for CHILI! SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! In case you missed it, Chris stopped by ABC15 to chat about some of the best chili in the Valley! Lots of great spots to choose from but here are a couple of Chris’s favorites! Be sure to […]
Unique Spots for Out of Town Relatives SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! The holidays are approaching, and if you’re the host this season, the kitchen will be a place of chaos. While the family is in town, take a night off from playing chef and enjoy a meal that […]
Best Gluten-Free Restaurants One of my favorite dining memories happened at Jewel’s Bakery & Cafe over pancakes. I was taking my friend, who suffers from celiac disease, out for breakfast. I didn’t tell her where we were going ahead of time. Not knowing about Jewel’s, she walked in with trepidation. A glass case filled with […]
Our Favorite Mom and Pop Restaurants SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! Call them Mom and Pop restaurants, call them diners, call them greasy spoons. Whatever you call them, there’s something perpetually cool about eating in one. The contrast they offer to the uber-modern design in many Arizona restaurants is […]
Nov Featured Menu Item – Goliath Wings SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! This month’s Featured Menu Item are the Goliath Wings from Backyards Patio Sports Lounge. Backyards is a brand new spot in Scottsdale. Located just west of the 101 on Via de Ventura. The reasons that we […]
We Talking Pumpkin on ABC15! SIGN UP for our VIP list and get exclusive access to free giveaways! In case you missed it, it was National Pumpkin Day last week so Chris stopped by ABC15 to chat about some of the best pumpkin menu items in the Valley! Lots of great spots to choose from but here […]
