Restaurant News and Celebrations

Got plans for tonight or tomorrow? Head to Crescent Ballroom to enjoy Los Dias de la Crescent. It’s going to be a grand celebration of Arizona music, food and beer for not one, but TWO days! Stop by before or after the show for a bite and a local brew, and enjoy the best of Arizona bands and DJ’s – be sure to shake a tail feather for AZ! Visit Cresent Ballroom’s website for details.

Arizona Restaurant Week starts this Saturday (the 18th) and Beckett’s Table is one of the participating restaurants this year. They are filling up fast, so make your reservations before it is too late and be sure to check out the recipe Chef Justin shared on 3TV Phoenix (hint: it will be offered on the restaurant week menu).

Come out and help Maizie’s Cafe celebrate their 5th year in the  neighborhood on Thursday May 23rd. There will be $5 pitchers of White or Red Sangria, as well as $5 specials on some of their specialty food items, plus LOTS and LOTS of giveaways!!!!

Guess who turned 5 yesterday??? It’s The Breadfruit! Stop by and grab a drink at Rumbar or enjoy dinner at the restaurant. Whatever you decide to do, don’t forget to wish them a happy 5th anniversary!

Did you know that Bliss/ReBar now offers a food delivery service for those of us lucky enough to live in their delivery area? Give them a call or place your order online! Visit their website for details or click here to order online.

Parking at Phoenix City Grille just got a little easier! They now have a complimentary valet service. Bring your ticket when you dine with them and they’ll validate it for you. Or if you prefer to self-park, there is additional parking behind Phoenix City Grille (and a great new REAR ENTRANCE from the parking lot. Watch the video tour here so you can see where to go.

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Heard Museum Summer Passes! Once again the Heard Museum is offering its famous Summer Passes, giving families maximum value as they enjoy visiting the museum. For $25 ($50 for a family of four) you’ll receive unlimited admission to the Heard Museum between June 1 and Sept. 2. Call 602.252.8840 for more information.

Treat your Mom to nami Sunday brunch this Mother’s day and they will treat her right!!! All Mums at Sunday brunch get a sweet buttermilk biscuit with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for free for being so sweet!Only a few more spots left for Mother’s Day at Beckett’s Table so call and make your reservation today if you’re hoping to take mom there!Take mom out for a roasted-potato herb frittata or a pan-seared halibut to celebrate her special day in style at Phoenix City Grille. Reservations are recommended. Visit their website for details.

Enjoy Sunday brunch with mom at The Vig, where every mom gets a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary with their entrée. Reservations are needed for parties of 8 or more.

Sierra Bonita Grill has a great Mother’s Day special to enjoy. They’re serving a Crab Cake Tostada with lentil and cous cous pilaf. Yum!

Hey moms: ditch the family and wash the stress away with a Painkiller this Mother’s Day at Hula’s Modern Tiki. (Besides, if you show a picture of your curtain climber, the first Painkiller is on the house!)

Restaurant News 

  We are excited for all of our members’ expansions!

Chef Justin Beckett’s new restaurant has a name: Southern Rail. Check out their Facebook page for the latest scoop on this one (they’re planning a Fall opening!).Also, stay tuned to Upward Projects for news on their newest concept– we hear another one is set to open soon!  

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The new Phoenix Public Market Cafe! Congrats to the St Francis team on opening the Phoenix Public Market Cafe. Enjoy the a peek inside if you haven’t seen it yet and be sure to stop by for a bite… it’s now open daily from 7 am to 10 pm! Check out their menu at www.phxpublicmarket.com.

We look forward to enjoying many great locally-sourced meals there!

Mother’s Day Brunch Get a head start on planning Momma’s Day for sure! (And make reservations early with these awesome menus!) Hey moms: ditch the family and wash the stress away with a Painkiller this Mother’s Day at Hula’s Modern Tiki. (Besides, if you show a picture of your curtain climber, the first Painkiller is [...]

Restaurant News FOODISTS: “A collective of like-minded food worshipers. A Foodist breathes and sleeps in order to eat and drink. They are bona fide food fans – those who immerse themselves in the artistry of the food industry.” CONGRATS to many of our members who made the ARA Foodist Awards! Barrio Cafe, Beckett’s Table, Short [...]

Want to know what happens at the Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition? Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University student Kari Osep created this video that gives us all an inside look at the 2013 Bartending Competition.

Restaurant News Upward Projects just announced that their latest concept, Joyride Taco House, will open inside downtown Gilbert’s Historic Grainbelt Building on June 3. They’re hosting a job fair TODAY at Postino East Gilbert from 10am – 2pm. They’re hiring for ALL front of house, back of house, and management positions. Bring your resume and [...]