All Food Showcase in Phoenix

It’s pumpkin spice and everything nice at Rusconi’s American Kitchen this season! In honor of fall, the beloved neighborhood restaurant is raising a glass to a classic autumn dessert — pumpkin pie — with its new seasonal cocktail. Rusconi’s Roasted Pumpkin Pie Martini, featuring graham cracker and caramel, is packed with the flavors of fall and now available for $15. Guests are welcome to stop in just for this delicious drink but encouraged to stay for a memorable meal! Chef and Owner Michael Rusconi is available to recreate this beautiful cocktail for television segments. For more about Rusconi’s American Kitchen or to make a reservation, visit rusconiskitchen.com.

The solstice is just around the corner and the weather is cooling down! With all things pointing to the arrival of fall, Original Breakfast House has launched its seasonal menu, featuring new dishes and customer favorites. The following specials are now available at Original Breakfast House in honor of autumn:   Loco Moco — Always a favorite, this classic Hawaiian dish features fluffy white rice topped with a seared Angus beef patty smothered in mushroom gravy and topped with two eggs any way, $18.50   Shrimp and Grits — Featuring large shrimp, sauteed green and red peppers, onions, tomatoes and bacon piled over cheesy grits and topped with a poached egg. Served with a house-made biscuit, $17.50   OBH Quinoa Breakfast Bowl — Organic quinoa, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes topped with two poached eggs and finished with house-made pesto. Served with baked pita chips, $16.50   Banana Pecan Pancakes — Filled and topped with candied pecans and banana slices, $15.50   Apple Fritter Waffle topped with warm cinnamon apples and cream cheese drizzle, $15.50   For more about Original Breakfast House, visit originalbreakfasthouse.com.

Fab Delivery takes the stress out of hosting a lavish Thanksgiving feast this holiday season with an incredible menu that boasts the bounty of the seasonal harvest. In honor of Thanksgiving, Fab Delivery invites guests to gather around the table as family to enjoy a meal made with love.   The following Thanksgiving Dinner Menu is available for pick-up and delivery:   Herb-Rubbed Whole Roasted Turkey (16 to 18 pounds) with traditional gravy herb stuffing Cranberry and Zinfandel Relish with cinnamon and citrus zest Green Beans Amandine Buttermilk and Herb Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potatoes with pecan crumble and marshmallows Dinner Rolls and whipped butter Black Bottom Pecan Pie Fab Delivery’s Thanksgiving dinner package starts at $360 (plus tax, gratuity and delivery fees) and is designed to serve six to eight guests. Whole roasted turkey can be substituted with bone-in turkey breast (12 to 14 pounds) for $385 (plus tax, gratuity and delivery fees).   In addition, the following menu items can be ordered a la carte:   Bone-in Turkey Breast (12 to 14 pounds), $179 Whole Turkey (16 to 18 pounds), $155 Traditional Gravy (1 quart), $22 Herb Stuffing (2.5 pounds), $44 Cranberry and Zinfandel Relish with cinnamon and citrus zest (16 ounces), $22 Green Beans Amandine (2 pounds), $34 Buttermilk and Herb Mashed Potatoes (3 pounds), $44 Sweet Potatoes with pecan crumble and marshmallows (2 pounds), $34 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with caramelized apples and bacon (2 pounds), $29 Dinner Rolls (10) and whipped butter, $12 Whole Pies: Pumpkin, Apple or Black Bottom Pecan, $29 each   Orders must be received and confirmed by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20. Please call 602-267-1818 or email info@fabulousfoodaz.com to place an order.   Thanksgiving feasts can be delivered or picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 27 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pick-up location is at Fabulous Food in Phoenix.   For more information, visit fabulousfood.net.

Chula Seafood’s latest special is hot schnitz! Due to the popularity of last year’s schnitzel special, Chula Seafood is offering an all-new October Schnitzel special exclusively at its Uptown Phoenix location. From Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 31, diners can dive into Chula Seafood’s Swordfish Jägerschnitzel, a twist on the traditional German dish. Chula Seafood’s Swordfish Jägerschnitzel is served with a scrumptious mushroom leek gravy with brown apple butter spaetzle and German braised red cabbage. This special is available for lunch and dinner for $28, plus tax and gratuity. So raise a stein to flavor at Chula Seafood all October long! For more about Chula Seafood, visit chulaseafood.com.

Why spend days in the kitchen preparing a Thanksgiving feast when the pit pros at Full Speed Chicken and Ribs and Little Miss BBQ can do it instead?   Holiday hosts can choose from an array of traditional turkey day options, prepared to perfection and ready to serve or reheat with instructions. Selections at each location include:   Full Speed Chicken and Ribs Whole Turkey Breast, $65 Thanksgiving Side Bundle, $175 Serving four to six, this bundle features: Macaroni & Cheese Crispy Fingerling Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stuffing Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart) Cranberry Sauce (1 pint) 12 Noble Bread Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls/Hawaiian Buns Full-size Pecan Pie Stuffing, $20 Ranch Style Beans, $20 Mac and Cheese, $20 Cranberry Sauce, $8 Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart), $16 Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls, $10 Full-Size (9-inch) Pecan Pie, $30   BBQ sauces and seasonings can also be added to enhance any order. Pre-orders are now being taken at eatfullspeed.com. Orders will be available for pick-up at Full Speed on Thursday, Nov. 28 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.   Little Miss BBQ (University and Sunnyslope locations) Whole Turkey Breast, $65 Large Whole Brisket, $175 Thanksgiving Side Bundle, $175 Serving four to six, this bundle features: Macaroni & Cheese Crispy Fingerling Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stuffing Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart) Cranberry Sauce (1 pint) 12 Noble Bread Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls/Hawaiian Buns Full-size Pecan Pie Stuffing, $20 Ranch Style Beans, $20 Mac and Cheese, $20 Cranberry Sauce, $8 Brisket-Turkey Gravy (1 quart), $16 Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls, $10 Full-Size (9-inch) Pecan Pie, $30   BBQ sauces and seasonings can also be added to enhance any order. Pre-orders are now being taken at littlemissbbq.com. Orders will be available for pick-up on Thursday, Nov. 28 between 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. at Little Miss BBQ locations.   For more about Full Speed Chicken and Ribs, visit eatfullspeed.com; for more about Little Miss BBQ, visit littlemissbbq.com.

Always in search of the very best wines in every category and price point, the wine experts at Anhelo have been seeking high-quality, reasonably priced Mexican wines to serve at the restaurant. Finding them in Bodegas Guanamé, a family-owned winery founded in 2011 in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Anhelo is thrilled to announce its first Mexican wine dinner featuring host Alejandro Torres Barrera, the winery’s president and co-founder.   This magical wining and dining experience takes place in the intimate and welcoming ambiance of Anhelo on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Excellent wine pours will be matched by unparalleled dishes artfully curated by Anhelo Owner and Chef Ivan Jacobo.   Barrera is a third-generation farmer from Rancho Pájaro Azul. The family vineyard’s history began upon realizing that the climatic characteristics of its terroir were ideal for vine cultivation, located at 1,800 meters above sea level, with warm days, cool nights and sandy loam soils. In 2011, the planting of Viñedos Pájaro Azul began with varieties such as syrah, malbec, merlot, tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon.   Always passionate about the world of wine and his love for the land, Barrera’s leadership has solidified Bodegas Guanamé’s presence in the Mexican market and expanded it into the U.S. market, beginning exports of its wines in 2020. Recently, Guanamé was awarded Grand Gold Medal at Concours Mondial de Brussels 2024 with Pájaro Azul 2020 and Grand Gold Medal at Bacchus Madrid 2024 with Guanamé Sauvignon Blanc 2023.   Chef Jacobo’s menu for the evening will enhance and heighten each wine served, providing guests with a complex breadth of flavors and a memorable experience overall. The price for this wine dinner begins at $150 per person, plus tax, gratuity and optional add-ons, and includes an incredible five-course meal complemented by five to six wine pairings.   Guests can book their reservation via opentable.com/booking.   For more about Anhelo, visit anhelorestaurant.com.

On Friday, Oct. 25, Phoenix City Grille is pleased to present a special wine-pairing dinner featuring Mollydooker Wines. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will feature a four-course menu designed by Chef Micah with wine pairings described by special guest Monica Teligades of Mollydooker Wines — plus a visit from the wine fairy! The cost is $110 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seating for this wine pairing dinner is extremely limited. Call Brittnee Reed at 602-510-7174 or email privatedining@phoenixcitygrille.com to make a reservation. For more about Phoenix City Grille, visit phoenixcitygrille.com.

The spirit of the Halloween season is in the air at Chompie’s Phoenix! In celebration of the spooky holiday, Chompie’s Phoenix hosts the Chompie’s Halloween Spooktacular on Tuesday, Oct. 29.   From 5-7 p.m. that evening, little ones can enjoy an array of family-friendly activities including:   Halloween cookie decorating Free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée Trunk or treating with the Classic Car Club   Children must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent and all are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes!   Attendance for this event is free; however, reservations are required. Guests can reserve their space via eventbrite.com/e/halloween-spooktacular.   For more about Chompie’s, visit chompies.com.

Raise a glass to the flavors of fall at Phoenix City Grille! On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the beloved neighborhood restaurant is teaming up with Suntory Whiskey to host an incredible whiskey pairing dinner featuring seasonal ingredients and fine pours. The experience begins with the Espress Yourself cocktail featuring Maker’s Mark 46, Galliano espresso, Passport cold brew, bourbon cream and pumpkin pie chai syrup. Courses and complementary pairings are as follows: First Course: Honey Crisp Fall Salad with heirloom mixed greens, honey crisp apples, Crow’s Dairy goat cheese, spiced bacon, bourbon glaze, Arizona pecans, roasted butternut squash and bourbon Dijon vinaigrette paired with PCG’s Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Bourbon, 120 proof+   Second Course: Prosciutto-wrapped Pork Tenderloin with haricot verts almondine, crispy fingerling potatoes, heirloom cherry tomatoes and warm bacon bourbon vinaigrette paired with Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release, 119.3 proof+   Third Course: Grass-fed All-natural Argentine Ribeye Steak with bleu cheese dauphinoise potatoes, bourbon compound butter and sour cherry-pomegranate relish paired with Little Book Infinite, 119.3 proof+ Fourth Course: Layered Apple Pie with cinnamon apple cider glaze, granola crumb and vanilla bean gelato paired with Baker’s Single Barrell High Rye 7-Year Limited Release, 107 proof+ The cost for this dinner is $110 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Brittnee Reed at 602-510-7174 or privatedining@phoenixcitygrille.com. For more about Phoenix City Grille, visit phoenixcitygrille.com.

Entrepreneur, wellness aficionado, author, coach and speaker David DeLorenzo, founder of Bar and Restaurant Insurance, has penned his newest book, “Just Getting Started: Reignite Your Spark”. On Friday, Nov. 1 from 4-7 p.m., DeLorenzo will host a book signing event at 435 Collective, located at 435 S. 3rd Ave. to celebrate the book’s release.   “’Just Getting Started’ is really a firsthand account of my path to reinvent and rediscover myself as I was approaching turning 50,” said DeLorenzo, who has had a lifelong journey and admitted ongoing struggles with health and addiction, including overconsumption of both food and alcohol. “I worked with experts to help me get back on track and in this book, I share the tools I learned from them as well as my own insights and methods.”   Now a decade sober and counting, DeLorenzo realized as his 50th birthday approached that he needed to reevaluate his life and reenergize himself. Determined to reignite his own spark from within, he set new goals and challenges himself to reignite his strength from within. Through this journey, he was inspired to document his progress in an effort to help others reconnect with their best selves as they age, or at any stage in life. “Just Getting Started: Reignite Your Spark” is the result of this inspiration.   DeLorenzo still considers himself a work in progress—and a project that he continues to dedicate himself to. Through the process of reigniting his own spark, DeLorenzo rediscovered the importance of crafting his ideal schedule, self-care and personal health, staying agile and athletic and the role of mentorship and coaching, all of which became chapters in his new tome.   Other important topics covered in the book include the power of solitude, cultivating interests outside of work, the importance of rest and reflection, conscious eating and dining, the therapeutic nature of journaling and building respectful relationships. Within the pages, DeLorenzo advises readers on how they can leverage their own life experiences to better themselves and even touches on the profound impact of pet companionship.   On Friday, Nov. 1, the book-signing event begins with a social cocktail hour from 4-5 p.m. and then grazing and mingling takes place from 5-6 p.m. At 6 p.m., DeLorenzo will give a brief speech. The book signing will promptly follow until 7 p.m.   DeLorenzo has decades of experience in the insurance field. He created his own niche to serve the bar and restaurant industry. On a personal scale, DeLorenzo has overcome multiple personal health struggles through his own individualized approach to daily wellbeing. As an entrepreneur who has built successful businesses in various industries throughout his career, DeLorenzo brings his high-energy personality to everything he does including speaking engagements, books and multiple other ventures.   Upon release, “Just Getting Started: Reignite Your Spark” will be available at multiple retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Baby and many others.   For more about the book-signing event and to secure a reservation, visit iamthedelo.com/delo-book-release-party. RSVPs must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 23. Read more [...]