Feast on the Street
Said to be inspired by London’s Feast on the Bridge, Phoenix’s Feast on the Street was yet another nice example of Downtown Phoenix’s neighborhood resurgence.
Strolling the mile long fest with dozens of booths representing community organizations was perfect on this sunny Saturday.
I loved seeing the gourmet food trucks out in full force: Pizza People, Paleta’s Betty-with their delicious frozen pops, Short Leash hotdog’s and Mama Toledos-with her yummy pies ( just to name a few). A food truck highlight was definitely The Maine Lobster Lady. Both “He” and I have been wanted to try this little seafood piece of heaven for awhile. The Lobster Roll was Wicked Good! Generous chucks of fresh chilled lobster on a toasted buttered roll. If I closed my eyes while eating it I would swear I was at my favorite Lobster Joint On the North Shore of Boston. I also ordered the Lobster Mac n’ cheese. Pure decadence. I was shocked that this quality of food was hot and ready to go in less then 10mins-they have it down to a science!
The Beer Garden was lively with sounds from local bands filling the air and local beers filling bellies featuring Four Peaks Brewery and Flagstaff’s Lumberyard Brewery.
Can’t forget to mention the Mile Long Table. Arizona’s longest communal table was a fun way to eat great food AND talk about great food with strangers.
Scottsdale Culinary Festival-The Great Arizona Picnic
There could be worse things then walking around the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall while sampling food and drinks on a beautiful Arizona Saturday.
Featuring delicious bites from over fifty Valley restaurants including: Cowboy Ciao, Salty Senorita, Lon’s, Orange Table, Zulu Caffe, Pita Jungle and Macayo’s. There is something to satisfy any craving here if you are willing to wait in the notorious long lines.
We take note of the restaurants we want to try and “He” and I knock em one by one but it is easy to get sidetracked by the live music, cooking demonstrations and weaving through the crowds.
Samples ranged from $2-$3 for a single sample and $6-$9 for a multi-course sample.
A highlight included Sushi Roku: A cup of Tuna Poke, Filet Mignon wrapped asparagus and Crispy Hanabi Tuna on Rice Cakes. This was a great representation of Sushi Roku and I can see why the judges voted it “Best Food” at the festival.
Grimaldi’s Pizza was a crowd favorite. The line never dwindled for the nice sized portions of this tasty pizza.
Peterson’s Old Fashion Ice Cream won for Best Dessert and did not disappoint.
What a fun way to try a variety of Arizona Restaurants in one afternoon “Picnic”