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Mesa, AZ: What’s Crackin Cafe

Posted: March 4, 2024 in Uncategorized
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Our last Bloody Mary on our recent trip to Arizona came from What’s Crackin in Mesa where we had breakfast on our final day of vacation.

We enjoyed this cute little place; the atmosphere was fun, the people were nice and the food was delicious.

They also had this Bloody Mary on the menu… with, get this–early bird pricing.

Yes, friends, from 7-9am Monday through Friday, this gem has special pricing on select breakfast entrées AND $3 bloodies and mimosas. If that’s not a reason to wake up early, I don’t know what is!

Spices/Flavor: They offer a Bloody Mary, Maria or Caesar and you can add infused vodka for an upcharge

Fixin’s: Bacon, Olives and Homemade Pickles

Chaser: None Offered

Price: Regular price is about $8 per the menu online, so at $3, this is a steal.

This place was great and next time I’m in town, I will definitely be back. The rest of their menu looks amazing and they have afternoon Happy Hour specials as well.

Mesa, AZ: Las Sendas Golf Club

Posted: March 4, 2024 in Uncategorized
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We had grand plans for our trip to Arizona. We were going to go to the WM Phoenix Open and also, play golf ourselves, in addition to hiking and other fun warm and sunny weather activities.

Unfortunately, those plans were mostly foiled by the rain and cold the week we were there; however, we did squeeze in a “Nine and Dine” at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, AZ.

We took advantage of the golf course’s Back Nine and Breakfast special; we teed off around 8:30am and then had a $25 credit at the Grille.

The course was simply gorgeous and in great shape even though the weather wasn’t cooperating. It was chilly and windy, but we got in all nine holes and were walking into the restaurant just as it started to rain.

Alongside our breakfast fare, we ordered a round of bloodies for the table.

The Bloody Mary at Las Sendas was very tasty. It came with two olives, a lemon and a lime (no chaser). I’m not quite sure how much this one cost either, due to the special package we had purchased, but I can tell you this hit the spot. If you’re ever in the Mesa area, check out Las Sendas and stop in at the Grille!

Scottsdale, AZ: The WM Phoenix Open

Posted: March 4, 2024 in Uncategorized
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The crux of our trip to Arizona was to visit the WM Phoenix Open, also known as “The Greenest Show on Grass.”

We headed to TPC Scottsdale on Wednesday morning for the Annexus Pro-Am, with plans of seeing great golf, rubbing elbows with celebrities, basking in the sun and enjoying a bloody mary or three.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. The day started out chilly and overcast in the morning and as the day progressed, quickly devolved into rain and, ultimately, hail.

[If you’re interested, you can read more about our overall experience here, thanks to our friends at Element IV Therapy.]

Anyway, this event is known for it’s fun, party-like atmosphere and this year, the golf tournament made the news as fans partied maybe a little TOO hard at the famous 16th hole and elsewhere.

I can assure you, Out for Bloodies was not part of that crowd. We couldn’t have been even if we had tried because we were so chilly we didn’t even want to hold a cold beverage lest our hands become even icier.

However, we had to at least have one Bloody Mary, which is seen here.

The flavor was good, but didn’t really stand out; it also came with just one olive-no other fixin’s. And I regret to inform you, I do not know the price as this round was purchased by a friend. I do know chasers weren’t included, though, because they also bought a round of beers.

Again, I wish the weather had been nicer and I could’ve enjoyed this bloody a bit more instead of sipping it through my chattering teeth. I tracked down a coffee truck right after this and that’s all I had the rest of the day as the skies opened up and play was suspended.

Hopefully we’ll have the chance to return another time and try again!

Mesa, Arizona: Red, White & Brew

Posted: March 4, 2024 in Uncategorized
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Back in February, we headed to Arizona for the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

During our week in the Grand Canyon State, we tried several new bloodies, including this one, from Red, White & Brew in Mesa, Arizona.

We were staying with friends and we stopped for lunch after they picked us up from the airport. Famished and tired after our long flight, we couldn’t wait to start our vacation with a cocktail.

Unfortunately, Red, White and Brew did not feature any sort of special bloody on its drink menu, but I ordered one anyway.

Thus, I was not surprised that the bloody I received was quite plain. It wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t great. There was just nothing special about it. There were no fixin’s aside from lemon and lime and a chaser was not offered. Because the drink was not listed on the menu and I didn’t think to check the tab, I also don’t know how much they charge you for one of these. Hopefully it wasn’t a lot.

This is a cool place and the food was really good–I just wouldn’t recommend it as the best place to head if you’re craving a really special bloody mary.

Scottsdale, AZ: Hash Kitchen

Posted: March 22, 2018 in Uncategorized
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One of Arizona’s most-talked about bloody marys is available at Hash Kitchen. Featuring a build-your-own bar with over 40 toppings to choose from, the place that bills itself as “Turntables +Mimosas+ Bloody Marys + Crazy Brunch Menu” certainly lives up to its hype.

We got there early on a Sunday morning and while we weren’t able to make reservations ahead of time and the place was poppin’, we were told it would only be about a 20-30 minute wait for a table for two. Not bad! We were able to fill the time by heading to their special build-your-own station located in the middle of the restaurant. Complete with its own cashier, we got in line, chose our vodka and began to assemble our masterpieces.

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By the time we found a place to hang out for the remainder of our wait, our table was already ready. Genius way to keep customers occupied, plus we didn’t have to waste time once seated by getting up to go make our drinks.

So, we sat down to order our brunch and were blown away (again), this time by the menu.

When I saw the s’mores French toast (graham cracker brioche/Nutella/charred marshmallow fluff), I knew that was what I had to order.

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 Spice: It’s up to you! Choose from regular vodka or several infused options.

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Mix: House-mix, up to you to doctor up.

Chaser: None offered

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Fixin’s: Over 40 craft fixin’s to choose from, including bacon, meatballs, toasted ravioli and even pickled mango.

Price: $12

Now I know that there is a segment of the population who doesn’t like to build their own bloodies. I can understand that. If you’re one of those, Hash offers a standard version that you can order and have delivered to your seat, no sweat. But for those of us who are creative and like to pile on as many toppings as we can, your palate will enjoy the palette at Hash.

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The best part for Hash is that we can’t really blame them if the Bloody Mary is “bad,” because that would be our own fault now, wouldn’t it? J

Doubtful that it ever really could be, however. Definitely a happenin’ spot to check out next time you’re in the Valley of the Sun.

Glendale, AZ: Cuff

Posted: March 22, 2018 in Uncategorized
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We recently found ourselves in historic downtown Glendale, AZ at a restaurant/bar that gives off a newer vibe than many of the old-timey shops and dining staples. Housed in the Humphrey-Davidson building, Cuff has brought a more modern feel to the place constructed in 1895. According to Cuff, they were recently named Best Cocktail Bar in the West Valley, so we had to check them out.

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We sat at the bar and enjoyed a dinner of a simple but delicious burger and fries. Since it was after 6pm, we didn’t know if the bartender would be up for making us a bloody mary, but since it was listed prominently on their cocktail menu, we thought we’d ask.

They were happy to oblige.

Spice: A little too spicy…maybe the chile liquer?

Mix: Housemade, with Tito’s vodka and ancho reyes chile liquer

Chaser: None offered

Fixin’s: Bacon, olive, celery, carrot, cucumber

Price: $9

Unfortunately, we weren’t fans of this drink. It might be the ancho reyes chili liquer, but it was a little too spicy and/or the ratio of liquor to mix was “off.” As you can see, this drink was a bit too clear of a consistency as compared to normal bloodies, so perhaps this was just a one-time bum experience.

If we are back in downtown Glendale, we would certainly visit Cuff again, but we’d have to give one of their other craft cocktails a go instead.

Arizona: Sir Veza’s Taco Garage

Posted: March 25, 2016 in Uncategorized
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On our way out of Phoenix, we stopped for a Bloody Mary at Sir Veza’s Taco Garage, located in Sky Harbor Airport.

Sir Veza Bloody Mary

Mix: Made with Clamato

Chaser: None

Fixin’s: Lime

Price: $8

While this Bloody Mary was nothing special, bloodies usually taste better at the airport for some reason. We enjoyed the flavored rim on this one and the fact that our bartender made it spicy for us. If you’re in this terminal for an early flight, give it a shot.

Arizona: The Nest

Posted: March 25, 2016 in Uncategorized
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We visited a small sports bar called The Nest in Glendale, Arizona during our trip for Bloodies on a Saturday afternoon. I’m assuming it’s called “The Nest” because of its close proximity to the Arizona Cardinals stadium.

NEST

Mix: Homemade

Chaser: None–we ended up ordering our own beers as chasers.

Fixin’s:  Lime, two olives

Price: $?

This bloody mary was simple, yet flavorful. We especially enjoyed the salted rim.

Arizona: The Biltmore-Frank & Albert’s

Posted: March 25, 2016 in Uncategorized
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While still in Arizona, we visited Frank & Albert’s at the Arizona Biltmore.

According to its website, the restaurant is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Albert Chase McArthur and “artfully marries local cuisine with legendary architecture. Breakfast, lunch and dinner wait to be savored by those who appreciate a convivial atmosphere and inventive cuisine that demonstrates a fresh approach to traditional American dishes.”

On our visit, we just had time for a drink at the bar, so we ordered up-what else?-a Bloody Mary:

Frank and Albert's Bloody Mary

Mix: House-infused vodka made with Cipollini onions, Jalapeno & Fresno peppers; Demetri’s Bloody Mix

Chaser: None

Fixin’s:  Olive, Pepperoncini, Cheese, Sausage

Price: $10

This Bloody Mary was quite flavorful and very fresh. It reminded us of one of our favorite house-infused vodka places from back home-Red Dot.

The skewer of fixin’s was also a pleasant surprise.

Scottsdale, AZ: Talking Stick Golf Course-Wildhorse Grille

Posted: March 25, 2016 in Uncategorized
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We recently played golf at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona. Afterwards, we stopped in for a Bloody Mary at the Wildhorse Grille.

Wildhorse Grill Bloody Mary

Mix: Homemade

Chaser: None offered.

Fixin’s: Lime, two olives

Price: $?

This Bloody Mary had good flavor and was refreshing after a long day of golf under the Arizona sun; however, it was pretty plain.

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