azhotdish commented 9 years ago

Also not really new, but Cafe Monarch.

azhotdish commented 9 years ago

There's a place on the SWC of Thomas and 32nd called Kim's Dim-sum and Chinese Food. It's really low-brow, takeout / delivery only, but I think they have what you're looking for. Check the Yelp page- there is a picture of the pork fried rice. That was the only dish I liked from there.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kims-dim-sum-...

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

The Mission's menu is a bit more limited at lunch, but both the almejas al vapor and brisket torta are available - hard to go wrong with those two dishes.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

Possibly Taqueria Guadalajara on 27th Ave / Van Buren. It's not in the menu of Comedor Guadalajara, though they might run it as a special.

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Comedor Guadalajara
1830 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

Total Wine had the Norte and the Toscano yesterday when i was there.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

I'd also add Teakwoods to this list - lots of tv's, great wings.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

Huevos rancheros I believe is one of the dishes we ordered, but it's been at least three years so I can't really recall. I just remember thinking, "most of this stuff is right out of a can". I'll give it a shot again someday soon.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

they have to mean sardines. i've never seen fresh anchovies here.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

carne asada and eggs at TAYLOR'S? i am very surprised to hear this. i used to be roommates with a girl who worked there for years and i couldn't bear to step foot in that place after a couple of visits. the food was flat-out terrible.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

correct, there is no one where to buy it in town. i've ordered 6 bottle cases airshipped the last couple of years.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

I would recommend Rancho Pinot, Citizen Public House, BLT Steak and Merc Bar. They all have solid talent behind the bar.

I've had a killer manhattan @ Binkley's and Quiessence as well.

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Rancho Pinot
6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

BLT Steak
5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Citizen Public House
7111 E. 5th Avenue, Suite E, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

I think this is akin to asking why there are so many iterations of Ray's Pizza in NYC....

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

I'd probably just go eat at the Cafe at MiM. I really liked the food we ate there a few months ago.
http://www.themim.org/visit/the-caf%C...

Here's a nice piece of them:
http://penandfork.com/restaurant-jour...

A few other options:

Perk Eatery (64th St / Greenway)
http://www.perkeatery.com/Perk_Eatery...
Tryst Cafe
http://trystcafe.com/
Zaytoon Kebab Bistro
http://www.zaytoonkabob.com/

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

25 Degrees is now closed.

azhotdish commented 10 years ago

when making fresh pasta, it tends to dry out quite fast if you're not quick enough with you're machine

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

Good luck in the competition!
http://www.healthcarefoodservice.org/...

I believe Bill Hunt would be perfect to judge this thing...

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

Arrogant Butcher

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

I'd start with Page Springs El Serrano, Arizona Stronghold Dala, or Dos Cabezas El Norte or Toscano.

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

Correct - Ben the baker took a position with Bouchon / Per Se in NYC.

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

I think that LGO's version is just fine, although i prefer a version with a mornay sauce draped over the top for maximum indulgence. Hillside Spot serves a similar version, as it's somewhat of a spin-off (though unrelated in ownership).

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

It does in fact exist - it's north of Chelsea's Kitchen on the west side of 40th St, and is actually set back in a nondescript office building. I haven't been in a couple years, but I found it to be a more than acceptable place for lunch when in the area.

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Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

My favorite is the croque madame from Petite Maison on a croissant.

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Petite Maison
7216 E Shoeman Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

El Bravo? No, probably not.

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El Bravo
3800 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

Phoenix Knife House is the only place I'd trust my knives.

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Phoenix Knife House
7607 E Mcdowell Rd # 118, Scottsdale, AZ

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

Fresh garlic is not recommended when cooking items sous vide, particularly when doing tougher cuts of meat that require 24+ hours. Granulated garlic is a fine substitute in those cases.

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

In your searching, keep in mind that Eddie Matney's restaurant mentioned is named "Eddie's House". That said, it's located only a stone's throw from Indian School Rd, and don't know how quiet it actually is as I've only dined inside.

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

Border (Sonoran) or something further south? Casual or more upscale?

azhotdish commented 11 years ago

Right, he's back and forth between The Mission and Zinc Bistro. He recently consulted on the menu for Bonfire Grill, though he's not involved in operations. He's also doing an Italian spot in the old Zen 32 space on 32nd St / Camelback, though I don't know the timeframe on that project.

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Zen 32
3160 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

32nd Cafe
2822 N 32nd St Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Zinc Bistro
15034 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 140, Scottsdale, AZ 85254