Arizona pulls no punches when it comes to providing a mecca for some of the best culinary adventures you can hope to find in the South West. Restaurants, pubs, bakeries and culinary shops rooted in local love and ambiance, serving only the finest ingredients in every form and style your taste buds are yearning for today. To make this point, it is with our great pleasure that we welcome these four new culinary experts to the Verde Valley Wine Festival's growing list of delicious offerings
It's a good thing RIOT in Old Town's menu's are laminated, because their take on gastropub classics is guaranteed to make your mouth water. From their classic Ham & Havarti Sliders served on a toasted challah bun to their RIOT Crunch Burger topped with horseradish Dijon mayo and kettle chips, you won't have a hard time finding something to sink your teeth into here. Don't be afraid to switch it up a bit with something from the coast like their fresh Ahi Poke or Shrimp Ceviche. Whether you're here for a quick bite with friends or spending the afternoon with the family, RIOT will happily supply the beverages with 34 different beers on tap and an open bar, no one should be thirsty for long. Are your plates cleared, but you don't wanna leave just yet? Head out to their outdoor patio to enjoy some pool, darts or a classic board game.
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Cooking with only the finest seasonal local ingredients, J Wine Bistro in Sedona knows how to show off what Arizona has to offer. By keeping their menu small they can focus on the personality of every dish, ensuring that no matter which one catches your eye, you are guaranteed to remember every bite. Their romantic ambiance and unmatched service means whether you're here for a quiet get together with close friends or a sweet evening with your partner, J Wine Bistro is the place to go. Their menu is proudly decorated with choices like their Veal Medallions served with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes or their Cultivated and Wild Mushroom Risotto topped with white truffle butter.
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Have all these amazing restaurants coming to the Verde Valley Wine Festival sparked your interest in putting together your own new recipes at home? Well let JJ's Pantry give you the leg up with fresh local sauces, dips, seasonings, soup mixes, and more, delivered right to your door. Coming from a long line of female entrepreneurs, owner Jennifer Janzen began this web-based all-natural gourmet food and gift store out of her love of cooking fresh meals for her guests with ingredients free of preservatives, food dyes, and other additives. Her website offers detailed recipes involving many of her signature items helping new and old chefs alike bring new meals to the table. Don't miss out on one of their fan favorite items "Manning's Original Steak Relish", perfect for steaks, chicken, burgers and even eggs!
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After all of these savory samplings, you're sweet tooth is probably craving some remarkable dessert. Rawr Bakery in Cottonwood, AZ is here with the perfect guilty pleasure treats for the occasion. The good news is, with Rawr's pledge to serve only the highest quality gluten free and vegan options, you can much away knowing you made the right choice. Packing their shelves with everything from their classic Chocolate Chip Cookies destined to crush out any previous chocolate chip cookie competitor to their heavenly soft banana bread and lemon bars. Rawr Bakery is still growing their business everyday, looking for new treats to turn that guilty pleasure snacking into something you can feel good about.
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