An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.
Join Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill, Scottsdale and The Hess Collection Wines as we host another amazing wine pairing dinner! Space for this special event is limited. Please call 480-767-5464 to make your reservations today! $55/person++
FIRST COURSE Ahi Sampler Desert Island Poke, Spicy Ahi Roll, Black Orchid Ahi Hess Select Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast
SECOND COURSE Ling’s Lemon Chicken with Wok’d broccolini, zesty lemon sauce Hess ‘Shirtail Creek’ Chardonnay, Monterey
THIRD COURSE Roasted Duck Slider topped with “drunken” slaw Colomé ‘Autentico’ Malbec, Salta
FOURTH COURSE Szechwan Lamb Chops with garlic-parmesan brussels sprouts, red wine sauce The Hess Collection ‘Allomi Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
HAPPY ENDING Bacon-Walnut Brownie with freshly baked and topped with house-made whipped cream Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino
