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

 

Lariat Restaurant – 480.595.3829

www.carefree-resort.com

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday May 11, 2014

10:30am-3pm

 

Seafood Station

*Oysters, *Jonah Crab, and *Shrimp Raw Bar

Cocktail Sauce, Cognac Sauce, Mignonette Sauce and Lemon Wedges

*Smoked Atlantic Salmon,

 

Salads and Tapas

Boston Lettuce and Romaine Lettuce

Artichoke, Fresh Beets, Broccoli, Kalamata Olives, Hearts of Palm, Jumbo Marinated Asparagus

Roasted Yellow & Red Peppers, Portobello Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Sundried Tomatoes,

Dressings: Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Italian, Ranch, Caesar, Vinaigrette

Apple Salad, Chicken Salad

Sliced Seasonal Fruits

Fresh Mozzarella, Manchego, Shredded Parmesan

Presentation of International Cheeses with Dried Fruits and Nuts

Thinly sliced *Prosciutto and *Sopressata

Artisan Breads and Rolls with Sweet Cream Butter and Assorted Preserves

 

Waffle Station

Freshly Made Belgium Waffles with your choice of toppings:

Freshly Whipped Crème, Butter, Fruit Compote, Bananas, Chocolate Shavings, and warm Maple Syrup

 

Omelet Station

*Farm Fresh Eggs Omelet prepared to order by your own Personal Chef

Ham, Bacon, Shrimp, Green and Red Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Shredded Cheeses and Salsa

 

Carving Station

*Prime Rib of Beef with au jus and creamy Horseradish

Bone-in Spiral Cut Brown Sugar Cured Ham

Mustard Glazed Ham

Seared Scallop

 

Hot Buffet

Chicken Picatta with Yellow Squash and Zucchini in a Parmesan Garlic Cream Sauce, served on Fettuccine

*Beef Medallions with Madeira Mushroom Sauce

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

*Grilled Salmon Au Poivre with Cucumber and Tomato Relish

Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes

Baby Carrots, Grilled Jumbo Asparagus

 

Dessert Station

Chocolate and Strawberries Mousses in a Chocolate Cup

Mini-Creation Desserts in Shot Glasses

Apple Cobbler in a Dutch-oven

 

 

$55.00 per Person excluding tax and gratuity, $25.00 per Child under 12 years old

~ Thank you for choosing to spend your Holiday with the Carefree Resort & Conference Center~

~ For Reservations Call (480) 595-3829 ~ www.carefree-resort.com ~

 

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.

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      

     For Reservations call 480-595-9909 or Visit our Website 

     Tucked away in Carefree Village; just down from the Sun Dial. The restaurant that            

     has been called ..."the most beautiful restaurant in Arizona"     

Mother's Day at Venues & Summer Happy Hour starting May 1st

New Expanded Happy Hour

The Heat is here so we are expanding our Happy Hour to  

Every Day !!! 

3:00 - CLOSE

50% OFF

 

That's right...

Half Price on all drinks, Beer, Wine by the Glass and Cocktails

AND

Wine by the bottle is buy your first bottle and get the second bottle of the same wine for $10. We can re-cork it for you and send it home too!

ONLY $10

Saturday morning Venue's famous Breakfast, Bloody Marys and Cars

8:00am 

Bottomless Bubbles 

for $10 with any 

Brunch order 

Venues Voted 

Diner's Choice Winner 2012 and 2013 

for Brunch by Open Table Voters!  

Serving Food 

 Sunday thru Thursday until 9pm

Friday & Saturday 

until 10pm  

Treat Mom to a Special Brunch or Dinner on her day!!

Mother's Day... a day to pamper the woman who does so much for you...

Venues Brunch voted Open Table 2012 and 2013 Diners' Choice award winner 

Brunch served 8am-3pm

Order individually off our regular Brunch menu with some new and improved items including...

Brioche French Toast

Croque Monsieur or Madame made with a croissant and topped with Chef Celine's wonderful Bechamel Sauce

Our new Steak and Eggs with 8oz steak at a reduced price

Salad Nicoise - a new fresh option

or

Our Special Mother's Day Platter  

 Just $20 including

1 slice of Brioche French Toast, Greek Yogurt with honey, fresh berries and walnuts, Steak Benedict and a touch of Caprese salad. Mom also receives her first Mimosa free

or 

Come for Dinner 4pm-9pm 

Saturday or Sunday

Mother's Day Dinner Specials include

Chicken Florentine with Mushroom Risotto

or

Steak Oscar with whipped potatoes

or

Seafood Pasta with a Sweet Vermouth Sauce

or

Eggplant Parmesan over Polenta

End your meal with some special Profiteroles made just for Mom's big night

   Call 480-595-9909 to make your reservation today!

Come in and ENJOY!    

We so enjoy our Customers and look forward to spending the summer with you.

Catherine

Venues Café

www.venuescafe.com

34 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377

 

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.