Engel & Voelkers

Espiritu in Mesa Arizona

Wow. What a great first visit. I knew Bacanora downtown, would have several hours of wait time on a Saturday night (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, when you can hang out down the street at El Charro Hipster Bar with their great coffees and mescal selection), but I had...
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Tratto…the conundrum of simple ingredients, prepared to perfection.

Tratto 4743 N 20th St Phoenix, AZ 85016   Having spent 20 years in the wine and restaurant business, I appreciate someone else making complicated dishes with separate elements that take time to prepare. I appreciate that work, knowing that I could do it, if I invested all that...
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Want a solid Burger? Try Matty G’s

Matty G’s Steakburgers & Spirits – Scottsdale Location Burgers 6107 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85250 1/26/2020 I’m going to keep this one short and sweet. If you like a good burger, this place is serving up some of the best in town, at a very reasonable price...
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Caviar with your Valentine?

at Wholesale prices from Beverly Hills CaviarVisit  http://www.beverlyhillscaviar.com/Caviar with Blini and Crème Fraiche for Lovers:(Required for a dozen blini: 40 grams Caviar (1.43 ounces-for those, not quite so sure about caviar try a smaller amount of caviar, more crème...
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A Valentines Caviar Treat

Caviar with Blini and Crème Fraiche for Lovers Required (for a dozen blini): 40 grams Caviar (1.43 ounces-for those, not quite so sure about caviar try a smaller amount of caviar, more crème fraiche), 1/2 cup crème fraiche, 1 dozen pre-cooked Blini-Thawed. *Heat blini at 300...
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Casa Escobar : Westlake Village – A Mexican Companion for Big Reds

2809 Agoura Rd Westlake Village CA 91361 805-777-7747 It’s not on the menu, but order “Russel’s Nachos”, the owner’s namesake dish that the servers and kitchen know by heart. It is the perfect foil for a big, powerful red, made with grilled filet mignon, that is perfectly...
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D’Avanti Enoteca : Sadly, it’s Closed-Italian Comfort Food in Paradise Valley / Scottsdale

6316 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-659-1800 Having been a little underwhelmed by Mia Francesca at DC Ranch, and hearing that the old Quilted Bear restaurant spot at Lincolnand Scottsdale was to be occupied by another of Francesca’s corporate concepts, I admit I wasn’t very excited...
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