Tilted Kilt Joins the CityScape Roster

The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is the latest business to sign on with the CityScape project, joining 14 other eateries in the works. This suburban chain with locations in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Peoria will make the jump to Phoenix proper in the fall of 2010. The Tilted Kilt…

Creamsicle Martini at T Cook’s

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week Jackalope Ranch brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This week: The Creamsicle Martini from T Cook’s at the Royal Palms. Nothing elicits memories of lazy summertime…

Liver (and Onions): TEXAZ Grill

Despite what the supermarket aisles may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped Styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Zipp’s Sports Grill: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Zipp’s Sports Grill (one of seven locations across the valley) 3647 E Indian School Rd, 602-957-2112 http://www.zipps-sportscafe.com/ The Hours: Monday through Friday, from 3 to 7 pm The Details: $2.50 well, wine, and domestic beer. $3.00 premium pints and frozen Zipparitas. $3.50 32 oz domestic drafts. $1.50 slices…

Berry Cisco

Anyone who has searched the couch cushions for a handful of change knows that boozing on an extreme budget can be a risky proposition. To help you decide how to spend that meager pile of pennies, we’ve scraped the bottom of the barrel to review some of the cheapest, most…

Stars Go Blue from Cadillac Ranch

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week Jackalope Ranch brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This week: The Stars Go Blue at Cadillac Ranch.The Stars Go Blue at Cadillac Ranch is a tribute…

Brownie Showdown: Frosted Guinness Brownies

When it comes to brownies I want them dark and bittersweet, which could explain that unfortunate goth phase in college. I am also of the firm opinion that beer enhances just about everything, likely also a holdover from the college daze. After trolling the Internet for recipes that combined my…

Tongue: Tacos de Lengua

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped Styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Happy Hour Report Card: Cafe Zuzu

The Spot: Cafe Zuzu6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale 480-421-7997http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/scottsdalerestaurants/cafezuzu.html The Hours: Monday through Friday between 4 and 7 pm. The Details: 3 dollar bonanza! Enough to satisfy just about anyone: six fancy cocktails, five appetizers, four beers and four types of wine…

Mai Tai at Trader Vic’s

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week Jackalope Ranch brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This week: The Mai Tai at Trader Vic’s.  Trader Vic’s is the undisputed king of the Mai Tai,…

The Salt Cellar: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: The Salt Cellar550 N. Hayden Rd.Scottsdalehttp://www.saltcellarrestaurant.com The Hours: The world is your oyster with daily happy hour and reverse happy hour deals at Salt Cellar: 4 to 7 pm and 10 pm to 1 am. The Details: $2.75 well drinks and domestic draft beers, appetizers ranging in price…

White Rabbit at SideBar

Since there’s really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week Jackalope Ranch brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. First up: the White Rabbit at SideBar. SideBar’s White Rabbit is a grown-up take on the rice milk…