End of the World Eats (and Drinks) at Lon's at the Hermosa and Roka Akor Dec. 21

We may not be sure what the day will bring, but Valley restaurants are prepping for December 21st like there's...well, no tomorrow. If you're making your way through our list of things to eat before the end of the world we've got a couple of options here in the Valley...

By Lauren Saria

December 17, 2012

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We may not be sure what the day will bring, but Valley restaurants are prepping for December 21st like there's...well, no tomorrow. If you're making your way through our list of things to eat before the end of the world we've got a couple of options here in the Valley for your (potential) last supper on Friday, Dec. 21.

With an indulgent eight-course wine-paired meal against the backdrop of the Hermosa Inn, the "Last Meal at Lon's" doesn't seem a terrible way to face the end of the world. In addition to courses such as smoked salmon and estate American caviar, seared Hudson Valley foie gras and black truffle risotto, the meal comes paired with luxurious libations including Perrier-Jouët "Grand Brut" and Domaine Chandon rosé.

The bar will also offer the apocalyptic Machu Picchu cocktail from Last Drop's resident mixology master Travis Nass.

The Machu Picchu ($13) 1.5oz Strawberry-Lavender infused Pisco .75 oz lemon juice .5 oz Boston Bual Maidera .5 oz Cinnamon syrup 1 dash orange balsamic

Scottsdale's Roka Akor will take the optimistic road by celebrating the Winter Solstice with the debut of their five-course Winter Kaiseki menu. The menu features a chef's selection sashimi platter, Colorado bison NY striploin and Dungeness crab rice hotpot. They'll also launch three new cocktails:

Smoke & Fire ($14) Japanese Single Malt Whiskey, Grand Marnier, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Yuzu Chili Paste

Kokuto Butterscotch Martini ($13) Kokuto Shochu, Butterscotch Schnapps, Vanilla Syrup, Bruleed Sweet Potato

Spiced Red Plum Shochu ($14) Mugi Shochu, Cinnamon, Chinese Five Spice, Red Plum Wedge

The "Last Meal at Lon's" costs $150 per person with a wine-pairing option for an additional $65. Call (602)955-7878 or visit the Lon's at the Hermosa website for reservations.

Roka Akor's Winter Kaiseki menu costs $89 per person (minimum two people). Call (480) 306-8800 for reservations.

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