CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 9/3/14
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Photo by Herbert Hitchon
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
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"This video is about Carefree Bistro. 37555 N. Hum Rd., #109 (corner of Cave Creek"
Carefree Bisro Meet the Chefs: Seared Jumbo Scallops by Chef Hakan hak Civelek
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"This video is about Carefree Bisro, "Meet the Chefs". Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops by Chef Hakan hak Civelek. Truffle mushrooms, risotto, asparagus, sundried tomatoes, cognac cream sauce."
DINNER
STARTERS
Homemade Soup of the Day — 7
*Crab Cakes — Mango Salsa, Tomato Relish, Arugula & Chili-Lime Aioli 14
*Tuna Tartare — Tuna with Capers, Red Onion, Dijon, Cilantro & Drizzled White Truffle Oil 16
*Prawns — Oven Roasted in Feta Cheese, Mushrooms, Olives, Marinara, Pernod & Crostini 14
Eggplant Gratin —Roasted eggplant, ricotta and melted mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce 10
*Mediterranean Spiced Meatballs — Fresh Basil, Marinara Sauce & Tomato Concasse 13
Caprese — Burrata Cheese, Tomato, Fresh Basil Extra Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction 14
Trio of Mediterranean dips — Hummus, Roasted Whipped Eggplant, Tatziki & Homemade Pita 14
Feta & Olives — Epirus Feta Cheese & Marinated Olives with Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil 9
FARM FRESH GREENS
Organic Mixed Greens — Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Pecorino Cheese, Red Onion & Balsamic Vinaigrette 8
Roasted Beets — Arugula Salad, Toasted Almonds, Goat Cheese & Truffle Citrus Vinaigrette 12
Greek Salad — Romaine Lettuce, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Parsley, Feta Cheese & Lemon Evoo Dressing 11
Caesar — Hearts of Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Croutons & Classic Caesar Dressing 10
*Fennel Crusted Grilled Ahi Tuna — Arugula Salad, Green Beans, Eggs, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado & Champagne Vinaigrette 18
PIZZA
Margherita—Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Cheese Marinara & Fresh Basil 15
Mushroom — Seasonal Mushrooms, Soft Manchego Cheese, Arugula & Drizzled Truffle Oil 18
*BBQ—Grilled Chicken Breast, Fontina, Asparagus, BBQ Sauce & Cilantro 16
Veggie—Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Olives, gorgonzola cheese, Basil Pesto 16
ENTRÉES
*Grilled Norwegian Salmon — Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic-Basil Marinated Tomatoes, Roasted Potatoes & Caper berries 28
*Chicken Breast & Prawns — Pan Seared Artichokes, Basil, Caperberries, and Roasted Rosemary Potatoes & Buerre Blanc 25
*Lobster & Scallops — Zucchini, Green Peas, Pappardelle & Cognac Crème Sauce 27
Handmade Ricotta Cheese Ravioli — Spinach, Sweet Onion & Lemon Zest with Thyme-Butter Sauce & Shaved Pecorino 20
*Italian Sausage — Sun Dried Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, crimini mushrooms & Penne Tosses in Marjoram Infused Vodka Sauce 22
*Spaghetti Meatballs — Mediterranean Spiced Meatballs, Fresh Basil, Marinara Sauce &
Parmesan Cheese 20
*Lamb Brochette — Grilled Lamb & Asparagus with Risotto Milanese & Tatziki 28
*Risotto – Chefs daily preparation
*Fish of the day-Ask your server about today’s
Offering MKT
SIDES 7
Grilled Asparagus
Sautéed Spinach
Truffle French Fries
Roasted Potatoes
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
37555 N. Hum Road #109 Carefree, AZ 85377, (602) 795-1255, carefreebistro@gmail.com
We Support Local Organic Farmers & We Use Extra 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
Now open for lunch
Happy hour from 4-6 PM
Breakfast coming soon
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
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
Call 480.595.3829 for more information.
Join Us on Tuesday for Our
All You Can Eat Pasta
Every Tuesday Night in the
Lariat Restaurant
Enjoy unlimited pasta for just $9.99
(per person excludes Tax & Gratuity)
Call for a free consultation
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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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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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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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.
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7202 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 3B
Carefree, AZ 85377
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Carefree, AZ 85377
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748 Easy St, Carefree, AZ 480.553.9171
Tucked away in Carefree Village; just down from the Sun Dial. The restaurant that has
been called ..."the most beautiful restaurant in Arizona"
With Labor Day comes the traditional end of Summer but the Savings continue, especially for our Loyal Customers that support us all year
Every Day !!!
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Daily Happy Offerings
3pm - 6pm
$2 Off Every Beer, Wine by the Glass and Cocktail
And
Buy Your First Bottle of Wine and get your second for only $10
Enjoy the following tasty bites
As well as
20% of Our Appetizer Menu
Edamame 4
Baked and coated in sea salt
Tempura Green Beans 6
Lightly coated and served with chipoltle aoli
Teriyaki Shrimp Skewer 8
Seared and marinated with teriyaki and pineapple garnish
Jalapeno & Cheese Fritters 8
5 fritters served with red sauce
2 Beef or Pulled Pork Sliders 5
Saturday morning Venue's famous Breakfast, Bloody Marys and Cars
8:00am
Bottomless Bubbles
for $10 with any
Brunch order
Serving Food
Sunday thru Thursday until 9pm
Friday & Saturday
until 10pm
Monday Night is still Our Burger Night at Venues Cafe
Choose between an 8oz Angus Beef Burger, a hand made 8 oz Turkey Burger with fresh hers or a hand made Vegan Burger
$11.95 for your choice of Burger, side and a free House Red, White or Domestic Beer
Our next Wine Dinner is around the corner...
Save the date - Wednesday, September 24th at 6pm
This will be a French Tasting dinner with many of Celine's Favorites
Also, Ladies, mark your calendar for Saturday, October 4th when Venues Cafe hosts Vino & Canvas for Ooh La La...
We continue to host Vino and Canvas every other Tuesday with the Dates in September being Tuesday the 9th and Tuesday the 23rd....on October 4th we will host a new venture in Vino and Canvas in the Upstairs Gallery
It is sure to be fun...don't miss your chance, make a reservation today.
Both Saturday and Sunday we offer Bottomless Bubbles for $10 with the purchase of any Brunch item
Brunch is served until 2pm on the Weekends
Come in and ENJOY!
We so enjoy our Customers and look forward to spending the summer with you
Catherine
Venues Café
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.– 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.
