He Said
I’m not gonna lie, this guy here is a big fan of Sam Fox. I’m also a big fan of downtown revitalization. So when Fox expanded his empire to CityScape I jumped for joy. Now that I got that full disclosure out, let me tell how I really feel about the Butcher, as I fondly refer to it. The location is fantastic, close to light rail stops and the downtown entertainment district, and a short walk to the convention center it is ideally located for both locals and visitors to the valley. Sitting outside on the patio is my favorite on some of the beautiful days we have here in Phoenix. But the inside is well designed with enough ambiance and noise to give an energetic feel but not so much that I have to yell to my table mates. Without fail I must have the crispy rock shrimp. I don’t care for the peppers portion of the bowl but I could sit and eat the shrimp all day. I do try to branch out and try different menu items, especially the daily specials. One of my favorites are their ribs. Great flavor and tender, but be warned you have to go early to get them as they frequently sell out. It seems that someone always gets the turkey sloppy joe in my group and is covered in sauce and a big smile. I will get to it some day because this has become a staple in my restaurant rotation. |
She Said
Located on the corner of 2nd and Jefferson Street, Arrogant Butcher is apart of the newer project CityScape. The striped awnings, cute outside patio seating and a retro arrow sign that glows “Arrogant Butcher” really give this place a downtown feel. The huge windows and tall ceilings makes the interior open, airy and inviting. The staff is alway friendly and usually chat about what events are going on in the city that day. They have a stellar beer, wine and cocktail list. I love the “pink drink’ and they mix mean Old Fashioned. The menu has a great variety of comfort food. The“charcuterie’ section of meats and cheeses is a great choice for a starter. For an appetizer the crispy rock shrimp ROCKS! Its crispy breaded shrimp with a kick, served with a creamy aioli sauce. I love this app so much I have ordered seconds! The sloppy Joe is delicious, but be careful those are jalapeño peppers on there! The sweet potato tortellini is flavorful and filling! Its the perfect dish to have on a cool Phoenix day. The beef short ribs stew is very tasty and hearty. I love going in this place all year round and can always find something to fit what I’m in the mood for. They have daily specials and I am dying to go on a Thursday for the fried chicken and honey biscuits…it WILL happen soon! |
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