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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Somm Brawl at The Mick Brasserie

  • The Mick Brasserie (map)

Join The Mick as they host Somm Brawl, where eight talented sommeliers will compete in a seven-week bracketed match-up. The somms will pair their expert choice of wines with a four-course tasting menu curated by executive chef Brent Menke, and guests will vote for their favorite. The last somm standing wins the SOMM BRAWL title belt and bragging rights. $135 includes 4 courses and 8 tastings. Tax and Gratuity not included.  To reserve please call the restaurant at (480) 210-5500  

  • JANUARY 9TH: Katherine Janowiak vs Wesam Kawa. ADVANCING: Wesam Kawa

  • JANUARY 16TH: Laura Bruno vs Sarah Byrne. ADVANCING: Laura Bruno

  • JANUARY 23RD: Samantha Fank vs Daniel Webber ADVANCING: Daniel Webber

  • JANUARY 30TH: Troy Tranzow vs Jason Caballero ADVANCING: Troy Tranzow

SEMI-FINALS

  • FEBRUARY 20: Wesam Kawa vs Laura Bruno. ADVANCING: Laura Bruno

  • FEBRUARY 27: Troy Tranzow vs Daniel Webber ADVANCING: Daniel Webber

FINALS: Daniel Webber vs Laura Bruno