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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.

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Whiskey & War Stories Dinner at Mountain Shadows

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Join Mountain Shadows for a Whiskey & War Stories dinner in the Mountain View Room at 6:30 p.m. The special evening will include dinner, Horse Soldier whiskey pairings, and stories from an American war hero. Will Summers served in Afghanistan, and his unit was the inspiration behind the movie 12 Strong, starring Chris Hemsworth. Savor three delicious courses, designed to pair perfectly with whiskey cocktails. The dinner costs $159 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made at mountain shadows events.


WELCOME COCKTAIL
The Flying Horse
small batch | aperol | amaro | arizona blood orange

AMUSE-BOUCHE
Pastrami'd Colorado Lamb
sauerkraut | thousand island | rye crostini

Chesapeake Lump Crab Cake
young potato | smoked asparagus | caramelized onion
The Snake Eater
straight bourbon | mezcal | aquafaba | lemon

Bacon Wrapped Iberian Pork Chop
horse soldier barbeque glaze | roasted apple | turnip | johnny cake
The Bearded Bastard
barrel strength | trio of bitters | oleo saccharine

Cherry Upside Down Cake
bourbon caramel | salted pretzel crumble | rosemary orange gelato