Last week I popped into the recently rebranded Kasai (tucked near the intersection of Thunderbird and Scottsdale Rd.) in the space that is formally Sapporo and boy oh boy...what a treat! From the ambiance to the food, the entire experience was 5 star. I believe that what makes Kasai such a successful dining destination in Scottsdale is the staff's tireless pursuit of fun and … [Read more...]

With Christmas just around the corner, you're likely inundated with sweet treats galore, but nothing is as sweet as the cake I'm about to tell you about. Tip: Get your orders in by Saturday for Christmas pick up!!!  Lisa Power and her family opened Lisa's Rum Cakes On July 1, 2009 in Gilbert, AZ where they serve up a variety of rum cakes stuffed with fruit, cream, and over … [Read more...]

What are you doing this Sunday morning? Enjoying a Taste of Brunch of course! Chef Chuck Wiley is at the helm of Taste of Brunch creating fabulous food while guests enjoy music, silent and live auctions, and of course amazing networking over mimosas. Besides, who doesn't love an excuse to Eat, drink and Cure arthritis? Here are the details: Sunday, October 27, … [Read more...]

GREAT EATS. GREAT DRINKS. GREAT CAUSE. This weekend, it's all about dishing it out at Dish It Out- the Valley’s most exciting and heart-warming gourmet culinary event! With delicious dishes from top restaurants around the Valley, this event has something for everyone- even the pickiest easter! There will be fabulous food, wine and spirits, and live music, with all proceeds … [Read more...]

Happy Foodie Friday! Today it's all about my favorite cuisine....Mexican food! Recently I visited the newly open Agave del Scottsdale located on the corner of Hayden and Via de Ventura where the old Buttes used to be and it was a breath of fresh air in a saturated Mexican food market. You wont find the traditional heavy food coma inducing south of the border cuisine here. With … [Read more...]