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 3-5, Dinner 5-9.  Sunday is the same but lunch/brunch 10-2.  (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.

D I N N E R    M E N U

S T A R T E R S

Crab Cakes mango salsa, arugula with Lime aioli 13

 

*Tuna Tartar Tuna, Capers, Red Onion, Dijon & Parsley with White Truffle Oil 14

 

Feta & Olives Epiros Feta Cheese with Marinated Olives 7

 

Mediterranean Spiced Meatballs Topped with Fresh Basil, Parmesan braised in Marinara and Tomato Concasse 12

 

Trio of Mediterranean dips hummus, roasted whipped eggplant, tzatziki, warm pita bread 13

 

Heirloom tomato buratta cheese, Basil, Balsamic reduction 14

 

*Prawns Oven Roasted in feta cheese, mushrooms, olives, marinara, pernod & Crostini 13

 

Grilled Octopus Garbanzo beans, parsley, celery, zaatar, evoo, lemon 14

 

Soup of the day chef’s daily creation 7

S A L A D S

Organic Seasonal Greens Brie, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled Baguette & White Balsamic Vinaigrette 11

 

 Caesar Romaine Hearts with Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons & Classic Caesar Dressing 12

 

 Greek salad   romaine, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, parsley, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette 13

 

*Lobster Salad Baby Arugula, Avocado, Cucumber, Radish & Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette 18

 

*Ahi Tuna grilled to Rare with a Fennel Crust on Arugula, Green Beans, Boiled Egg, Tomato, and Avocado & Champagne Vinaigrette 18

 

 

 

 

P I Z Z A

Margherita Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, Marinara & Fresh Basil 13

Mushroom Seasonal Mushrooms,   Cheese, Arugula with White Truffle Oil 17

BBQ Grilled Chicken Breast, Fontina, asparagus, BBQ Sauce & Cilantro 16

Smoked Salmon, Capers, Red Onion, Arugula & crème fraiche17

 

P A S T A

*Lobster & Scallops Zucchini, Green Peas, Lobster Sauce with Linguini 24

Italian Sausage Bell Pepper, Sun Dried Tomato & Penne Tossed in a Marjoram Infused Vodka Sauce 19

Spaghetti & Mediterranean Spiced Meatballs Marinara, Fresh Basil & Parmesan 19

Handmade ricotta cheese Ravioli Red Chard-Sweet Onion & Lemon Zest with Thyme-Butter Sauce & Shaved Pecorino 17

 

E N T R E E S

*Chicken Breast & Prawns Pan Seared Artichokes, Caperberries, Basil, Roasted Rosemary Potato & Buerre-Blanc Sauce 22

*Lamb brochette Grilled lamb Skewers and asparagus with risotto Milanese, & Tzatziki 24

Baby Back Ribs Corn Bread, Apple- Cabbage Slaw & Cherry Chipotle       Glaze 23

Grilled Atlantic Salmon garlic-basil marinated cherry tomatoes, truffle mashed potato and wilted spinach, pomegranate molasses 27

 *Rib Eye Steak frites shitake mushrooms, marsala wine, pommes frites 31

*Featured Fish   Ask your server about today’s offering MKT

 

S I D E S 7

Gremolata French Fries

Sautéed Spinach

Grilled Asparagus

 

Now open for lunch

 

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The Spa at Carefree

DEBUTS SPRING MAKEOVER

Carefree Resort & Conference Center Expands Spa Services

 

Attention spa lovers! Celebrate luxury and indulgence at The Spa at Carefree, located at Carefree Resort & Conference Center, as the international travel destination debuts an entirely new look, an expanded line of services, and the launch of the latest luxury beauty products, at an Open House event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26th.

 

The public is invited to tour the recently redesigned facility, located at 37220 N. Mule Train Road in Carefree.

 

Attendees will receive free product samples, savings on future visits, and have the chance to enter to win drawings for facials and massages. Mini facials will be available for $25 at the event. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

 

The special in-house celebration debuts The Spa at Carefree’s fresh spring look with new collections of premier products and an expanded selection of services for men and women. 

 

“Come solo or grab a friend and make it a spa day,” said Candy Scott, Director of Marketing for the resort. “We want the community to come out and see the refinements we have to maximize their spa experience. We have expanded our services in all areas including massage, body treatments, skin care, hair care, nails and waxing.”

 

According to Scott, “We understand the importance of privacy and tranquility. The Spa at Carefree resides separate from the main resort, nestled in its own desert oasis. With five private treatment rooms, and fully stocked locker rooms for men and women, it’s easy to feel comfortable and relaxed.”

 

Representatives from IMAGES Skincare will be on site throughout the event.

 

For information or to schedule services, call The Spa at 480-595-3850, or The Spa at Carefree, or the Carefree Resort & Conference Center at 480-488-5300. Or, visit www.carefree-resort.com.

 

 

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.

Celebrate the Run for the Roses!

English Rose Tea Room Hosts Kentucky Derby Party

 

Can’t make it to the Churchill Downs this year? Head north to the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree for an all day Kentucky Derby celebration with fancy hats, fascinators and mint tea juleps to commemorate the annual Run for the Roses, perhaps the most famous horse race in the world.

 

For 140 years, the Kentucky Derby has been held during the first weekend in May. This year, restaurant owner Jo Gemmill will be hosting an all day celebration from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, to commemorate America’s longest running sporting event.

 

Guests attending are encouraged to dress for the occasion, sporting racing hats and proper attire suitable for a day at the track. "We love Derby day. We will have lots of activities throughout the day, from hat contests to race contests. Proceeds from the drawings will benefit the Cave Creek based Triple R Horse Rescue who rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses," said Gemmill.

 

The Tea Room’s full menu will be available, along with special race day culinary delights.

 

The English Rose Tea Room is located at 201 Easy Street in Carefree. RSVP is suggested by calling 480-488-4812.

 

A sampling of what guests will expect:

-Coverage of the race on large screen televisions.

-Sip on Mint Tea Juleps and other English Rose favorites.

-A vast array of classic British finger foods from cucumber sandwiches to scones, plus special Mint Julep cupcakes.

-An opportunity to test their luck and enter into prize drawings.

-Race day memorabilia

-Hat contest

 

Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended by calling the English Rose Tea Room, 480-488- 4812.

 

EVENT/CALENDAR BRIEF

What: Kentucky Derby Party

Where: English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy Street, Carefree

When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 3

Contact: 480-488-4812, carefreetea.com

Information: Celebration of the annual Kentucky Derby horse race with Mint Tea Juleps, Mint Julep cupcakes, prize drawings, fancy hats, and fascinators.

 

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.

 

 

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Due to health issues, Mumbo Jumbo Boutique
is closing. Everything in the store(except hats) is 50% off.
Clothes, jewelry, purses, shoes and boots, and gifts.
 
Thanks to all my customers for your support through the
past four years.

Sherry Nelson
Mumbo Jumbo Boutique
36889 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
P.O. Box 5185
Carefree, AZ 85377
480-575-5858

Skincare by Stephanie

Enjoy an Express Facial for $ 35.00

Includes cleansing, steam, massage & hydration 

Located in Desert Foothills Medical Center

36889 North Tom Darlington, Carefree, AZ

Call for an appointment today 602-326-0928

Tech 4 Life

Country Doctor Service, For Your Technology
748 Easy St, Carefree, AZ             480.553.9171

 

 

34 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ

 For Reservations call - 480-595-9909
www.VenuesCafe.com

 34 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ

 For Reservations call - 480-595-9909

 www.VenuesCafe.com

        The Restaurant called..." the most beautiful restaurant in Arizona"

Can you Believe it's almost May? We are getting ready for our Summer Menu at Venues...lighter, healthier and even more summer specials 

THANKS FOR MAKING VENUES YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE

Happy Hour

 7 days a week  

3:00 - 6:00pm

Come early to get a seat and enjoy Happy Hour before dinner.

 Monday Night $5

Wines by the Glass

All Night Monday

Tuesday Night 1/2 price Bottles

All Night Tuesday

AND of course our Famous Bottomless glass of red or white house wine available for the ladies at the bar!! 

ONLY $10

 and

 Sunday Brunch

8am - 3pm

Bottomless Bubbles or one of our Great Bloody Mary's will start your day off right!!

Dinner Specials are getting rave reviews at Venues...Thursday starts the specials for the weekend with specials that are on the lighter side in favor of the warm weather. We have fresh seafood choices including

Trout Almondine, quinoa and ratatouille, butter sauce

or

Herb Marinated grilled Blue Marlin, southwestern quinoa

or

Seafood Pasta with seared calamari, shrimp and squid in a herbed red sauce

If you are looking for a nice alternative to beef with have 

Lamb Chops, Asparagus Risotto and fresh red sauce

or

Veal Liver, white truffle risotto and Ratatouille

Don't Miss our homemade Peach Crumble for dessert...it's the best

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Look for our Monday Night Special Burger deal to continue all summer long. We also have 1/2 price Wines on Tuesday and we will be adding other special features for our summer menu changes. We love our locals and will be adding a great updated Happy Hour with deeper discounts and other Mid week Madness specials

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Tuesday, April 29th don't miss our next Trunk Show...just in time for Mother's Day purchases

Starts at 5pm...come for Happy Hour and wander upstairs to explore beautiful, individual designs at reasonable prices

 ~~~

We so enjoy out customers...thanks for making Venues your Carefree Restaurant of choice.

  

Magic Bird Announces 2014/15

Carefree Arizona Festival Schedule

 

Live Music, Performance and Art at the Carefree Desert Gardens

 

CAREFREE, Ariz., (April 17, 2014) – Magic Bird Festivals has announced their 2014/1015 Carefree, Arizona show line-up.

 

The annual art and entertainment events, set against the backdrop of Black Mountain and woven throughout a four-acre cactus garden, include the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival, the Carefree Christmas Festival and Gift Market, the Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival, the Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art, and Carefree Days.

 

All events take place at the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., in downtown Carefree, Arizona, adjacent to the world famous Carefree Sundial. Admission is free.

 

Live music and dance performances set the stage for each event on the site’s newly expanded Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, and provide attendees state-of-the-art sound and plentiful seating.

 

Hand-selected local, regional and national fine artists, and crafts exhibitors, are featured throughout the scenic botanical gardens. The Christmas Gift Market combines an expanded variety of holiday gift and specialty exhibitors.

 

Attendees can select from a variety of culinary vendors and food options at every event. Adult beverages are available along Easy St., at a multitude of restaurants that surround the events.

 

“We could not ask for a better setting than the beautiful desert gardens in downtown Carefree. We have worked closely with the mayor and staff of Carefree to maximize the art, entertainment and nature experience for the attendee. There is nothing else quite like it in Arizona,” said Roberta Toombs-Rechlin, owner of Magic Bird.

 

For information, call 480-488-2014 or visit magicbirdfestivals.com.

 

The Magic Bird Festivals 2014/15 schedule of Carefree, Arizona events is as follows:

 

*All shows take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

 

3rd Annual Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest

November 28, 29, and 30, 2014

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

 

7th Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Gift Market & Food Court

December 12, 13, and 14, 2014*

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

*10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.

 

4th Carefree Indian Market & Cultural Festival

January 23, 24, and 25, 2015

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

 

4th Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate & Fine Art

February 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2015*

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

 

2nd Annual Carefree Days

April 10, 11, and 12, 2015

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

 

 

Roberta Toombs Rechlin and Lester Rechlin founded Magic Bird Festivals in Cave Creek, Arizona in 1989. All of their Carefree festival events are sanctioned by the Town of Carefree, and take place at the Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, Arizona, located just north of Scottsdale and Phoenix. For more information, visit magicbirdfestivals.com, call 480-488-2014 or write PO Box 1803, Cave Creek, Arizona 85327.