Sam Fox has done it again. The creative genius behind NoRTH, Bloom, Sauce, Wildflower and many more taste bud tingling places has teamed up with alternative health guru Dr. Andrew Weil to open up True Food Kitchen. Direct from the web site:
Great-tasting globally inspired cuisine that nourishes body, mind, and spirit.
True Food Kitchen is an innovative new eatery developed in partnership with Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling author drweil. Now open for lunch and dinner at The Biltmore Fashion Park, dr weil healthy kitchen offers a globally inspired, seasonal menu that will appeal to people of all ages seeking a more balanced lifestyle. True Food Kitchen celebrates the simple, pure flavors of quality local and regional ingredients with a menu that tastes great while nourishing your mind, body and spirit.
At dr weill True Food Kitchen, we believe simple, fresh, pure ingredients create the most satisfying and memorable dining experiences. While our menu is packed with nutritious, good-for-you vegetables, whole grains, and proteins, we never sacrifice flavor. You may not notice the difference, but it’s there. true food phoenix
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Save On Eating Out
Saw this article and thought I’d share. Has some great info about saving on Phoenix Food while eating out:
10 Ways to Save at Restaurants
By Jamie Jefferson
Food prices are on the rise, whether you are buying from the grocery store or your local restaurant. If you are opting for the latter, you can still have a great meal on a budget if you follow these ten tips.
1. Plan ahead. The best way to save money at a restaurant is to plan ahead, and that starts with choosing the right type of restaurant. Buffet style restaurants allow you to get lots of food for a low price. Breakfast and lunch buffets are normally cheaper than dinner buffets. This is also true for regular sit down restaurants. If you eat out for lunch instead of dinner you will automatically save money.
2. Take it home. Opt for takeout venues instead of sit down restaurants. When you pick up your food and eat it at home, you will avoid having to pay a tip. You will also be able to rid yourself of the temptation of ordering dessert, appetizers, or those expensive drinks from the bar.
3. Go light. Plan your meal before you go to the restaurant. Decide exactly what you will order, and skip the appetizers and desserts. These impulse items are the easiest way to spend too much money. Eat a light snack before you leave so that you won't be starving when you get there. You can make safer choices for your budget when you are thinking with your head instead of your stomach.
4. Split it in half. If possible, plan on splitting an entrée with your spouse or a friend. Restaurants traditionally serve two to three times as much food as one person should eat. You can save money and still get enough to eat by splitting your meal with someone else. Split an entrée and order a side salad each and you will never know that you aren't eating a full restaurant meal.
5. Don't order from the bar. Keep your beverage choices simple. Water is free and available at all restaurants. Leave the soda, coffee and the alcoholic drinks for home. You can buy them cheaper at a grocery store and enjoy them later. For a party of four, you can save nearly $10 by sticking with water.
6. Skip the appetizers. The only time you should order an appetizer is if the restaurant is offering one for free. If that's the case, take advantage of it, as it will be an opportunity to fill up on free food. This way you will not have to order as much for dinner (or you can take more of it home to enjoy the next day) and you can save money on your total bill.
7. Examine your bill closely. Make sure you are being charged correctly for the items ordered, and make sure that the tip has not been previously added to your total. That said, do make sure not to skimp on the tip. Make sure that you figure your gratuity on what the bill would have been before any discounts or coupons were applied.
8. Watch for coupons and special deals in the newspaper or community newsletters. Many restaurants offer two for one deals or days where kids can eat free. Sometimes restaurants offer dining club cards that give you a certain percentage off your meal each time you visit. If you enjoy going to a particular restaurant, ask about dining club deals or weekly specials.
9. Look online for coupon books specific to your town or city that will allow you to save on local restaurants. If you don't know of a local fundraiser that sells coupon books in your area, try Entertainment.com, which has a field on its home page where you can fill out your United States zip code and see if there is a coupon book for your area. If you eat out a lot, you will be able to pay for the cost of the book in no time as there are typically quite a few coupons in these books that allow you to save as much as 50 percent.
10. If you live in a large metropolitan area, do an online search for discount restaurant gift certificates, as well. Restaurant.com, for example, sells $25 gift certificates for $10, and you can sometimes find a coupon code (generally during the last few days of each month) that will allow you to purchase those same $25 gift certificates for $4 or $5.
If you are trying to save money, you don't always have to sacrifice eating out. By planning ahead and looking for opportunities to save, you will be able to enjoy restaurants again. Taking advantage of these money saving deals will allow you to eat out without breaking the bank.
10 Ways to Save at Restaurants
By Jamie Jefferson
Food prices are on the rise, whether you are buying from the grocery store or your local restaurant. If you are opting for the latter, you can still have a great meal on a budget if you follow these ten tips.
1. Plan ahead. The best way to save money at a restaurant is to plan ahead, and that starts with choosing the right type of restaurant. Buffet style restaurants allow you to get lots of food for a low price. Breakfast and lunch buffets are normally cheaper than dinner buffets. This is also true for regular sit down restaurants. If you eat out for lunch instead of dinner you will automatically save money.
2. Take it home. Opt for takeout venues instead of sit down restaurants. When you pick up your food and eat it at home, you will avoid having to pay a tip. You will also be able to rid yourself of the temptation of ordering dessert, appetizers, or those expensive drinks from the bar.
3. Go light. Plan your meal before you go to the restaurant. Decide exactly what you will order, and skip the appetizers and desserts. These impulse items are the easiest way to spend too much money. Eat a light snack before you leave so that you won't be starving when you get there. You can make safer choices for your budget when you are thinking with your head instead of your stomach.
4. Split it in half. If possible, plan on splitting an entrée with your spouse or a friend. Restaurants traditionally serve two to three times as much food as one person should eat. You can save money and still get enough to eat by splitting your meal with someone else. Split an entrée and order a side salad each and you will never know that you aren't eating a full restaurant meal.
5. Don't order from the bar. Keep your beverage choices simple. Water is free and available at all restaurants. Leave the soda, coffee and the alcoholic drinks for home. You can buy them cheaper at a grocery store and enjoy them later. For a party of four, you can save nearly $10 by sticking with water.
6. Skip the appetizers. The only time you should order an appetizer is if the restaurant is offering one for free. If that's the case, take advantage of it, as it will be an opportunity to fill up on free food. This way you will not have to order as much for dinner (or you can take more of it home to enjoy the next day) and you can save money on your total bill.
7. Examine your bill closely. Make sure you are being charged correctly for the items ordered, and make sure that the tip has not been previously added to your total. That said, do make sure not to skimp on the tip. Make sure that you figure your gratuity on what the bill would have been before any discounts or coupons were applied.
8. Watch for coupons and special deals in the newspaper or community newsletters. Many restaurants offer two for one deals or days where kids can eat free. Sometimes restaurants offer dining club cards that give you a certain percentage off your meal each time you visit. If you enjoy going to a particular restaurant, ask about dining club deals or weekly specials.
9. Look online for coupon books specific to your town or city that will allow you to save on local restaurants. If you don't know of a local fundraiser that sells coupon books in your area, try Entertainment.com, which has a field on its home page where you can fill out your United States zip code and see if there is a coupon book for your area. If you eat out a lot, you will be able to pay for the cost of the book in no time as there are typically quite a few coupons in these books that allow you to save as much as 50 percent.
10. If you live in a large metropolitan area, do an online search for discount restaurant gift certificates, as well. Restaurant.com, for example, sells $25 gift certificates for $10, and you can sometimes find a coupon code (generally during the last few days of each month) that will allow you to purchase those same $25 gift certificates for $4 or $5.
If you are trying to save money, you don't always have to sacrifice eating out. By planning ahead and looking for opportunities to save, you will be able to enjoy restaurants again. Taking advantage of these money saving deals will allow you to eat out without breaking the bank.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
New Restaurants Opening this Fall
Although the economy may be a little screwy that hasn’t put the brakes on some new az restaurants opening up.
Compiled from azcentral.com by Howard Seftel:
OCTOBER
The Mission
The team behind Zinc Bistro is cooking up “new Latin” cuisine in Old Town Scottsdale. Look for dishes inspired by Peru, Spain and Ecuador.
True Food
dr weil healthy kitchen Wily Sam Fox (Bloom, North, Greene House, Sauce, Olive & Ivy) is collaborating with Dr. Andrew Weil to offer nourishing fare at Biltmore Fashion Park. true food phoenix
First Street Ice House
This Old Town venture unites James Beard Award–winner Robert McGrath and Aaron May (Sol y Sombra), who’ll feature down-home favorites like ribs, burgers and fried chicken.
NOVEMBER
Amarone
Maurizio Benforte (Pizza a Metro) is expanding his horizons, launching a full-blown Scottsdale Italian restaurant at 90th Street and E. Via Linda.
Posh
Joshua Herbert, who brought fine-dining to the East Valley with Dual, brings his global fare with a seasonal, California edge a few blocks from Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Moira Sushi Bar
Steps from by ASU’s new downtown Phoenix dorms and campus, Moira hopes to lure folks with Japanese-accented dishes with global influences.
Prado
Paradise Valley’s swanky new Intercontinental Montelucia resort will showcase chef Claudio Urciuoli’s Mediterranean-accented slow food.
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
The restaurant revamp at the Borgata continues with Sam Fox’s south-of-the-border concept, which moves into the empty Taneko space.
DECEMBER
Pasta Bar
Chef Wade Moises left his comfy position at upscale Sassi to open his own downtown Phoenix place. The focus –surprise -- will be on pastas, made fresh daily.
J&G Steakhouse
Say goodbye to Mary Elaine’s, the Phoenician’s longtime fine-dining temple. Say hello to this luxury steakhouse, developed by superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Compiled from azcentral.com by Howard Seftel:
OCTOBER
The Mission
The team behind Zinc Bistro is cooking up “new Latin” cuisine in Old Town Scottsdale. Look for dishes inspired by Peru, Spain and Ecuador.
True Food
dr weil healthy kitchen Wily Sam Fox (Bloom, North, Greene House, Sauce, Olive & Ivy) is collaborating with Dr. Andrew Weil to offer nourishing fare at Biltmore Fashion Park. true food phoenix
First Street Ice House
This Old Town venture unites James Beard Award–winner Robert McGrath and Aaron May (Sol y Sombra), who’ll feature down-home favorites like ribs, burgers and fried chicken.
NOVEMBER
Amarone
Maurizio Benforte (Pizza a Metro) is expanding his horizons, launching a full-blown Scottsdale Italian restaurant at 90th Street and E. Via Linda.
Posh
Joshua Herbert, who brought fine-dining to the East Valley with Dual, brings his global fare with a seasonal, California edge a few blocks from Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Moira Sushi Bar
Steps from by ASU’s new downtown Phoenix dorms and campus, Moira hopes to lure folks with Japanese-accented dishes with global influences.
Prado
Paradise Valley’s swanky new Intercontinental Montelucia resort will showcase chef Claudio Urciuoli’s Mediterranean-accented slow food.
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
The restaurant revamp at the Borgata continues with Sam Fox’s south-of-the-border concept, which moves into the empty Taneko space.
DECEMBER
Pasta Bar
Chef Wade Moises left his comfy position at upscale Sassi to open his own downtown Phoenix place. The focus –surprise -- will be on pastas, made fresh daily.
J&G Steakhouse
Say goodbye to Mary Elaine’s, the Phoenician’s longtime fine-dining temple. Say hello to this luxury steakhouse, developed by superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
The Toilet Restaurant
Have you ever heard of people eating out of a bathroom toilet and having great fun? A restaurant named Marton Theme Restaurant, in Kaohsiung (Taiwan) has a toilet theme and is a great hit among people. The restaurant has a bathroom decor, with colorful toilet seat being the standard chairs at the restaurant.
It also serves food in plates and bowls shaped like western loo seats and Japanese “squat” toilets. Customers sits by a tables converted from a bathtub with a glass cover while looking at a wall decorated with neon-lit faucets and urinals turned into lamps. The restaurant is named after the Chinese word "Matong" for toilet and is doing really well. The owner Eric Wang says "We not only sell food but also laughter. The food is just as good as any restaurant but we offer additional fun. Most customers think the more disgusting and exaggerated (the restaurant is), the funnier the dining experience is." The meals are cheaply priced with a meal set including soup and ice cream costs from 150 to 250 Taiwan dollars ($6 - $10).
It also serves food in plates and bowls shaped like western loo seats and Japanese “squat” toilets. Customers sits by a tables converted from a bathtub with a glass cover while looking at a wall decorated with neon-lit faucets and urinals turned into lamps. The restaurant is named after the Chinese word "Matong" for toilet and is doing really well. The owner Eric Wang says "We not only sell food but also laughter. The food is just as good as any restaurant but we offer additional fun. Most customers think the more disgusting and exaggerated (the restaurant is), the funnier the dining experience is." The meals are cheaply priced with a meal set including soup and ice cream costs from 150 to 250 Taiwan dollars ($6 - $10).
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There are lots of great Arizona Restaurants. We are the Restaurant Matchmaker. We connect you to the perfect restaurant. Whether you’re looking for a romantic night out, some place to take the kids, fine dining or a place to watch the game, you can find it here. The Fabulous, the Unique and the Unusual. It’s easy and fast. Then email your favorites to your friends to check out, along with menu and map! Or, send it to their cell phone or device.
Making a difference in our community is very important to us. So we’ve joined the affiliate programs offered by the companies you see in The Marketplace. That means we receive a percentage of the sale if you make a purchase after you’ve gone from our website to theirs. With every purchase you make through The Marketplace part of the proceeds we receive will go to local charities through The 10% Club for Phoenix Charities. Finding that special gift has never felt so good.
Phoenix restaurants can claim some of the best chefs in the country and Phoenix food is some of the most tasty. At Phoenix Restaurants Online we list phoenix best restaurants, including phoenix bistro, phoenix wine bar, phoenix pizza, phoenix sushi, and phoenix steakhouse.
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