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Letters from Readers & Events: 10/1/14
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Alberto Ristorante
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
October Special:
Krombacher Beer 1/2 price.
Buy 2 and keep the glass to take home.
Cafe Bink
Meet The Chef
Chef Kevin Binkley has a passion for fine food, exceptional talent, incredible energy, and he loves to cook.
Cafe Bink is located in the Carefree Marketplace (the Basha's center) 36889 N. Tom Darlington Dr. Hours of operation are Tuesday thru Sat Lunch 11-2, Midday 2-5, Happy Hour 3-5, Dinner 5-9. Sunday is the same but lunch/brunch 10-2. Closed on Monday thru the summer. (480)488-9796 http://www.cafebink.com/
Cater your party in your home, office, or come to our Cafe. At Cafe Bink you can hold your party inside, or outside on our beautiful patio. For more information on catering, call Donna at 480-200-1296.
CHEF KEVIN BINKLEY NAMED JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST
On Tuesday, March 18, the James Beard Foundation announced its final list of nominees for the 2014 award season. Among the Best Chef of the Southwest finalists was Arizona's Chef Kevin Binkley. Binkley has been a nominee in this category every year since 2005. He was a consecutive semifinalist in 2012 and 2013, this year is the first year he has been named a finalist.
Carefree Bistro
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Carefree Bistro
https://vimeo.com/104683868
"This video is about Carefree Bistro. 37555 N. Hum Rd., #109 (corner of Cave Creek"
Carefree Bistro is modeled around great fresh seasonal American food and complemented by our wine list. This idea offers a sophisticated dining experience in a warm and friendly environment.
Our Chef Team uses the highest quality of ingredients from as many local small farms & ranches as possible.
Our desserts are all made in-house. Our wine list reflects the culture & passion of the vineyard. Smartly priced Domestic and European selections offer a balanced texture & acidity, to complement our classic “home-style” American-influenced menu.
Our Team of Chefs - Hakan Civelek, Jennifer Morgan, Coskun “George” Bektas
We Support Local Organic Farmers & We Use Extra Virgin olive oil For Cooking. We Use vegi Oil for All Fried Items. We Serve Only Natural Fed Meats and Free Range Organic Chickens.
37555 N. Hum Rd., #109 (corner of Cave Creek & Hum Rds.), Carefree, AZ 85377
(602)795-1255
Reservations recommended
Patio Furniture Brown Jordan, Tommy Bahama, Gloster, Lane Venture, Ratana, Telescope, Tropitone & more...
Barbecues Lynx, DCS, FireMagic, AOG, Primo Twin Eagles, Delta Heat, CalFlame
Custom Cushions
New, Replacements, Bunko Benches
Locally owned and operated, Carefree Outdoor Living is a convenient resource for all your outdoor needs. The age of the outdoor room has arrived and Carefree Outdoor Living has firmly established itself as the go-to resource for innovative outdoor room components, designs and patio furniture.
Located in the Carefree Marketplace 36889 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Suite C-5 Carefree, Arizona 85377
CarefreeOutdoor.com info@carefreeoutdoor.com
37220 N. Mule Train Road, Carefree
480.488.5300
Lariat Restaurant – 480.595.3829
Join us in the Lariat Restaurant and add a little sizzle to your Thursday Night!
Join us every Thursday evening in the Lariat Restaurant and enjoy a juicy signature burger* served with french fries and a frosty draft or domestic beer or a glass of house wine.
$12.95* per person
*Chicken/Veggie burger substitution available.
Side dish substitutions available for an additional $2
**Prices exclude tax & gratuity
Prime Rib Special
Saturday evenings enjoy a savory 8 oz. slice of prime rib accompanied by a baked potato and chef’s choice of fresh vegetables.
$16.95** per person
**Prices exclude beverage, tax & gratuity
Join Us on Tuesday for Our
All You Can Eat Pasta
Every Tuesday Night in the
Lariat Restaurant
Enjoy unlimited pasta, a variety of sauces and optional upgrades for only $9.99** per person
**Prices exclude beverage, tax & gratuity
Lisa Elliott Design
You can read our May issue online at http://issuu.com/citysuntimes/docs/cfcccst0514. Or, you can download it at http://citysuntimes.com/downloadfolder/May_2014_CST.pdf.
English Rose Tea Room
Originally from England, Jo Gemmill established the English Rose Tea Room in 2001. Located at 201 Easy Street, in Carefree, the Tea Room, was named Best Afternoon Tea by Phoenix Magazine. The restaurant offers a full selection of traditional British teas and menu fare. For information, call 480-488-4812 or visit carefreetea.com.
Giordano's Trattoria Romana
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Giordano's Trattoria Romana, located in downtown Carefree, is the essence of top notch Northern Italian cuisine, charming ambience, and a warm welcome. Giordano's is a family run establishment, and owner Adele meets her many regular customers at the front door with a cheery greeting and a hug.
The delectable aroma of the traditional Italian menu items and the creative nightly "specials", accompanied by a wide variety of wines and cocktails, combine to tempt the palate. Soft lighting and music provide a cozy relaxing atmosphere, and fine art provided by the Wild Holly Gallery in Carefree adorns the walls to please the eye. The beautifully presented meals are served by a friendly and attentive wait staff.
Giordano's provides a dining experience that will make you another of the many loyal customers who consider the restaurant a local favorite.
7275 E. Easy Street, Carefree, AZ
For reservations call 480-595-0233
http://www.giordanositalianrestaurant.com/p1.htm
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Located in gorgeous Carefree, Arizona, Let There Be Light is a locally owned company that designs, installs and maintains long-lasting, low-energy outdoor lighting solutions for your home.
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From design and installation of an entire system to maintenance and upgrades of your current lighting system, Let There Be Light can meet all of your outdoor lighting needs.
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From our family to yours, we appreciate your business. Please call me directly with any questions. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Bryan Gold
Let There Be Light, LLC
480-575-3204
7202 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 3B
Carefree, AZ 85377
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Magic Bird Carefree Indian Market
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748 Easy St, Carefree, AZ 480.553.9171
34 Easy Street, Carefree Village
For Reservations call - 480-595-9909 or Visit our Website
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THANKS FOR MAKING VENUES YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE
Happy Hour
7 days a week
3:00 - 6:00pm
$2 Domestic Bottled Beer
$4 House White and Red Wine
$2 Off all Draft Beer
$2 off Martinis
$4 Well Drinks
and
Buy your first bottle of wine and get the second bottle for just $10...whether it is a $40 bottle or a $140 bottle you pay only $10
8am - 2pm
Bottomless Bubbles or one of our Great Bloody Mary's will start your day off right!!
Sunday Brunch
9am - 2pm
Try Our new
Croque Madame
and
Croque Monsier
Come in this weekend for Celine's
Beef Bourguignon in a delightfully flavorful burgundy sauce and served over creamy polenta
Our First Wine Dinner of the Season Only 25 spaces available, make your reservations now
7 courses with wine pairings
Château de la Cueille 01450 Poncin
An Evening of French Food & Wine
6pm September 24, 2014
1st Course
Goat cheese, roasted bell peppers and fresh herb terrine
Wrapped in zucchini leaves served on tomato fog...
Bieler Pere et Fils Rose, 2013 (Provence)
2nd Course
Escargot in puff pastry over parsley juice
Domaine Weinbach "Clos du Capucins" Riesling
2012 (Alsace)
3rd Course
Duo of fish quenelle and shellfish with leek puree and seafood veloute
Roux Pere et Fils Macon Villages 2012 (Burgundy)
Intermezzo (trou normand)
4th Course
Seared sweetbreads, young vegetables macedoine,
madeira sauce
Thierry et Pascale Matrot, Pinot noir,
Burgundy 2010 (Bourgogne)
5th Course
Herb roasted quail on a brandy and sherry reduction,
served with lentils,salsify, and wild mushroom
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Les Sinards 2011,
Famille Perrin (Vallee du Rhone)
6th Course
French cheeses with greens and bread
Joguet Chinon 2011, Cabernet Franc (vallee de la Loire)
7th Course
Celine's Special Surprise Sweet Ending
Bugey-Cerdon, LaCueille, Sparkling Wine (Poncin)
$95 pp
Monday Night is still Burger Night...best deal in town.
Pick from an 8oz Angus Beef Burger, a House made Turkey Burger with fresh Herbs and spices or a Veggie Burger. You receive your choice of side and a free house white or red wine or a domestic bottled beer
ALL For $11.95