CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 10/22/14
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Alberto Ristorante
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Alberto Ristorante
"This video is about Alberto Ristorante."
Porchetta
"This video is about Porchetta"
October Special:
Krombacher Beer 1/2 price.
Buy 2 and keep the glass to take home.
On Friday, October 17, Krombacher Beer brewery representatives will be at Alberto Ristorante to provide free beer tastings to all customers, starting at 5 PM until closing.
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 Monday thru Sat Lunch 11-2, Midday 2-5, Happy Hour 2-5, Dinner 5-9. Sunday is the same but lunch/brunch 10-2. Come to "Martini Mondays" from 2- closing. We will be hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch. (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
Experience the Magic at the Carefree Christmas Festival!
December 12-14 in downtown Carefree
Join Us For A Carefree Christmas
"This video is about Join Us For A Carefree Christmas"
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
Call for a free consultation
Lisa Elliott Design
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.
It's Good to be Bad
Jo London Season Kick-off Party
in partnership with the Jaguar Club.
Wednesday, October 29
6 - 10:00 p.m.
Come dressed up as your favorite villain and see a gorgeous display of Jaguars. Eat drink and mingle.
Jo London, 201 Easy Street, Carefree.
For more information call 480-488-1162, or click here.
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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DID YOU KNOW?
LED bulbs are mercury-free, draw as much as 80% less energy than halogen bulbs, and have a life-span of nearly 20 years.
Drop-in replacement lamps are available for most current lighting systems today.
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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Do you have outdoor, landscape and accent lighting needs? Do you want to lower your energy costs and reduce the time and money you spend on maintaining your outdoor lighting system?
Let There Be Light utilizes the latest state of the art technology by offering drop-in replacement LED's (Light Emitting Diodes), which last much longer than any other lighting source on the market. LED's can also dramatically reduce your energy consumption (as much as 80%), while providing you with warm, mercury-free, high output lighting.
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.
Locally owned and operated by Bryan Gold, Let There Be Light was established in 2007 and has grown to become the preferred outdoor lighting team in the greater Carefree/Cave Creek area.
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The Boulders
Call us today for a design and installation
of a complete outdoor lighting system.
Abbey, Bryan, Jack, & Stephanie Gold
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
Visit us online @ www.lettherebelightllc.com
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Bronze sculpture "Prayers to the Great Spirit" by Larry Yazzie, Paz Ehecatl "Topaz Wings of Desire", world-champion hoop dancer Brian Hammill, at Antelope Canyon
Magic Bird Carefree Indian Market
"This video is about Magic Bird Carefree Indian Market"
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37417 Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, Arizona 85377
Phone: 480-488-3208
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Tech 4 Life
Country Doctor Service, For Your Technology
748 Easy St, Carefree, AZ 480.553.9171
34 Easy Street, Carefree
For reservations call 480-595-9909
Tucked away in Carefree Village; just down from the Sun Dial. The restaurant that
has been called ..."the most beautiful restaurant in Arizona"
We have some great specials and events coming up at Venues Cafe...come join us
Venues Happy Hour
Every Day !!!
3:00 - 6:00
$2 Domestic Beers
$2 off Cocktails
Imported Beers and
Wines by the Glass
AND
Wine by the bottle is buy your first bottle and get the second bottle of the same wine for $10.
Stay for dinner with the second bottle and relax and enjoy a spectacular bottle for only $10
We can re-cork it for you and send it home too!
Saturday morning Venue's Cafe's
famous Breakfast,
Bloody Marys and Cars
8:00am
Bottomless Bubbles
for $10 with any
Brunch order
Venues Voted
Diner's Choice Winner Three Years Running
for Brunch by Open Table Voters!
Serving Food
Sunday thru Thursday until 9pm
Friday & Saturday
until 10pm
We so love our Customers...thank you for making Venues Cafe your neighborhood place to be
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Chef Celine is testing the new fall menu...come in and taste her Trout Almondine, Coq Au Vin on Fettucine and Colorado Lamb Chops...tell us what you think!!
In addition to the entree specials Celine will be making a flourless Chocolate Cake to try out on the dessert menu this weekend.
We are moving into season...can you believe it? What is happening in the next week with Venues Cafe?
The Upstairs Gallery Private Dining area is booking for the holidays. Call us now to reserve a date for your holiday
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Sunday October 19th is our next Caberet Event
Doors open at 6:15pm...first come first seated
$35 for the show, a complimentary glass of bubbly, red or white wine and a plate of small bites
We are pleased that one of our most popular cabaret duos are returning to our stage for the 2014 Cabaret Series for an evening of jazz greats.
Arizona Music and entertainment Hall of Fame inductee, Charles Lewis and jazz vocalist Shannon Wallace--whose last cabaret was a sell-out hit--return with an evening of jazz standards from the bygone era of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRea, plus a few new surprises. Shanon wraps the great American songbook in her loving arms and makes it music for today!
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Don't Miss the First Movie Night in the Sanderson Pavillion
Saturday Night, October 18th and Sunday Afternoon...
We will have a great Movie take out meal for your dining pleasure!!
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Monday Night is Burger night...you get your choice of 8oz Angus Beef or handmade Turkey Burger with Fresh Herbs with your choice of side and a free House White or Red Wine or Domestic Beer for $11.95
"Cruisin' Classic Car Show" every Saturday at Venues, 8AM-10AM 
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
