Write On Rubee

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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Farmer in the House Dining Series with Pat Duncan: ZuZu

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Join Pat Duncan and some of the Valley's best chefs for the 12th Annual "FARMER in the HOUSE" dining series. Each evening features wine or beer pairings and a special multi-course menu showcasing fruits and vegetables from Duncan's Trading Company's farm in Laveen, Arizona. On May 7, make your reservations for Café ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho with Chef Russell Lacasce and wines from Justin Vineyards and Winery. $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Rservations required | 480.376.2600

Stuffed Squash Blossoms
crab and rock shrimp “Louie”
Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Albacore Tuna Tatake
duncan giardinara, cashew cream+ baby mache
Rosé 2017

Pepper Crusted Lamb Loin
farro risotto, honey glazed baby carrots, pickled kohlrabi, smoked onion soubise + lamb jus
Isosceles 2015

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar
milk chocolate chantilly, peanut crunch + chocolate mousse
Justification 2015