Scottsdale, AZ: Don & Charlie’s

Posted: March 24, 2015 in Uncategorized
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If you are a sports fan, you’ll want to make sure you pay a visit to Don & Charlie’s, a Scottsdale, AZ institution.

Almost every inch of wall and ceiling space is covered with some sort of sports memorabilia and this restaurant is also a go-to spot for Spring Training. From the menu: “In 1959 our family moved to Arizona and I discovered Spring Training. I was in baseball heaven watching Ted Williams, Willie Mays and the rest of the players get ready for opening day. Spring Training is still the best. Every day I hit a different park, watch drills, batting practice, and just realize that I am the luckiest guy on the planet. Since 1959, I have met childhood heroes, met great folks from all over the country, and have been lucky enough to become part of the community and able to make a living. It doesn’t get better than this.”

The atmosphere is fantastic and you never know who you might see dining at this hot spot.

The menu boasts an array of burgers and BBQ and an extensive wine list, but I, of course, ordered the Bloody Mary.

Don and Charlie's Bloody Mary

Mix: Homemade

Chaser: None offered.

Fixin’s: One lime, celery

Price: $?

This Bloody Mary had good flavor, but was pretty plain by our standards. We suggest you stick to one of their specialty martinis, cosmos and cocktails with your meal when you make it to Don & Charlie’s.

Glendale, AZ: Kabuki’s Bloody Yoko

Posted: March 24, 2015 in Uncategorized
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While it is a chain, we enjoy the sushi at Kabuki when we visit Arizona.

While we typically stick with sake to accompany our Omakase special, this time we sampled their Bloody Mary–called a Bloody Yoko— for the sake of the blog:

Kabuki Bloody Mary


Mix: They make their own with premium shochu

Chaser: Miller Lite

Fixin’s:  Olive and lime

Price: $8.50

Surprisingly, this Bloody Yoko was one of our favorite bloodies in Arizona this time around!

The addition of the shochu, which is a Japanese distilled beverage, gave it a distinct Asian flare, that was very different but in a good way. If you like bloodies (and I’m guessing you do since you’re reading this blog), I recommend trying one of these the next time you have the chance!

 

Scottsdale, AZ: Boondocks

Posted: March 24, 2015 in Uncategorized
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We recently visited Boondocks Patio & Grill in Scottsdale, AZ to check out their Bloody Mary.

Boondocks is a cool bar in the heart of  Old Town Scottsdale with an awesome patio and cool atmosphere, but when it came to their Bloody Mary, it was a little plain Jane:

Boondocks Bloody Mary

Mix: Homemade

Chaser: None offered.

Fixin’s: One olive, one lemon

Price: $8.50

This Bloody Mary had good flavor, but it was too plain for our taste, especially given the asking price. Next time, we’ll stick to beer or try one of their specialty drinks!

Glendale, AZ: Yard House

Posted: March 22, 2015 in Uncategorized
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While it is a chain, Yard House is one of our favorite spots to hit in Arizona.

They have an amazing selection of food and beverage options and we’ve yet to try something we don’t like.

A favorite? The BBQ Chicken Salad–so good you’re almost afraid to try anything else because it might not live up to how good that salad is and you’ll regret not ordering it in the first place.

But we’ve also tried tacos, dips, flatbreads, etc., so don’t worry, we’re pretty sure you can’t go wrong here.

They are well known for their beer selection of course, but we had to try a Bloody Mary for the sake of the blog:

 

Yard House Bloody Mary

 

Mix: They make their own

Chaser: Miller Lite

Fixin’s:  Bacon, olive and lime

Price: $?

This Bloody Mary was pretty good, but here, we’d rather explore their beer offerings, or have another Old 43, a specialty drink that we highly recommend.

 

West Allis, WI: Scott E’s Pub

Posted: March 22, 2015 in Uncategorized
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We recently visited Scott E’s Pub in West Allis, Wisconsin on a Friday afternoon during Happy Hour. From 11am to 7pm, drinks are 2-for-1, including, as we found out, their Bloody Marys!

Scott E's Pub Bloody Mary

Mix: Their own–I asked for it spicy and it was very!

Chaser: Miller Lite

Fixin’s:  Lemon, Lime, Olives and Pickle

Price: $6 but it was during happy hour and 2-for-1 drinks applied to the Bloody!

There was not a lot that stood out about this Bloody Mary, but the taste of the base was good and they get bonus points for the mason jar. However, since most places do not include a Bloody Mary in their Happy Hour specials, this instantly elevates Scott E’s Pub in our books.

They also do $5 Bloody Marys on Sundays from 3-8pm.

 

Oconomowoc, WI: Burke’s Lakeside

Posted: March 22, 2015 in Uncategorized
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This morning, I had brunch with friends at Burke’s Lakeside in Oconomowoc.

For just $12.95, you can access a full buffet with all kinds of breakfast and lunch foods, including made-to-order omelets and pasta.

The food was good, but we really came to try the Wisconsin Supper Club Bloody Mary, aptly named because is served with fixin’s on a Lazy Susan:

Burke's Lakeside Supper Club Bloody Mary

To get the full effect, you really have to watch this video, which offers a 360 view:

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Mix: They use Zing Zang.

Chaser: Lagunitas Ipa

Fixin’s:  See photos… bacon, hardboiled egg, pickle, pepper, celery, shrimp, cheese, pepperoni, pickled veggies, tomatoes, tater tots and shrimp

Price: $10

Burke’s is a pilgrimage every bloody mary fan needs to make at least once. The Wisconsin Supper Club Bloody Mary is only served on Sundays, so you’ll want to make the most of your trip and plan on staying for brunch. Cheers!

 

Arcadia, AZ: O.H.S.O. Brewery

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
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We just told you about our experience at Four Peaks Brewing Company, but another local brewery in Arizona earned a visit from us as well on our most recent trip. That’s O.H.S.O. Brewery and we visited their Arcadia location for dinner and drinks.

The atmosphere here was very cool. We especially loved their back patio, where bringing your canine companion is encouraged.

The food was delicious, as was the beer (extra points for having pumpkin!) and we had to try the Bloody Mary for good measure:

O.H.S.O. Bloody Mary

 

 

Mix: Homemade spicy mix

Chaser: None offered.

Fixin’s: Asparagus, lemon, lime, olive

Price: $8

We were a little disappointed that the Bloody Mary was missing the beef jerky that was promised via the menu, but other than that, it had decent flavor. However, again because this is a brewery, if you have to choose, we say stick with beer.

Tempe, AZ: Four Peaks Brewing Company

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
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Spend any amount of time in Arizona and you’ll quickly learn about Four Peaks Brewing Company.

We checked out their Tempe location on a recent visit and, while they’re known for their beer and good food, we had to give their Bloody Mary a shot, too:

Four Peaks

Mix: Homemade

Chaser: None…but we ordered a Short Hop on the side.

Fixin’s: Two olives, lemon, lime

Price: $?

This Bloody Mary was good, but I suggest sticking with beer if you have to make a choice; that’s what they’re known for, after all. The food is also delicious at this hot spot, so come hungry!

Stoneridge’s Bloody Mary Cheese Curds

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
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I can’t believe we haven’t come across these earlier… Bloody Mary Cheese Curds!

Bloody Mary Cheese Curds (2)

Made in Wautoma, Wisconsin by Stoneridge, these cheddar curds are seasoned with tomato powder, worcestershire powder, celery salt and jalapeno pepper juice.

We were excited to try these; however, while they were good (have you ever had a bad cheese curd?), had we not known they were Bloody Mary flavored, we wouldn’t have guessed that was what they were trying to achieve. Perhaps some horseradish or pickle juice would help?

Still, we recommend–a great addition to your build your own Bloody bar!

 

 

Tempe, AZ: Bar Louie’s Ultimate Bloody Louie

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
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It’s a chain restaurant and we’ve been there before, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t post another time about the Ultimate Bloody Louie—Bar Louie’s Bloody Mary.

Bar Louie

Spice: The menu describes it as “a little spicy, a little tangy and a whole lot of flavor.” I would concur.

Mix: Unsure, but likely homemade. The bloody also is made with Absolut Peppar, Guinness Stout and Tobasco.

Chaser: None provided, but the bloody itself contains Guinness Stout.

Fixin’s: lemon, lime, two olives, pickle, celery stick, bacon and a piece of provolone cheese

Price: Approximately $10

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