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Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we’re back – with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com.
79: Pappardelle Bolognese from Amaro Pizzeria
Cave Creek may be a bit off the beaten path for Italian food, but with pasta this fresh we can’t help but make the trek. Amaro is a chic, urban eatery that doubles as a swanky lounge with free-flowing vino, and it certainly fills an artisanal pizzeria void in North Phoenix. While the Kantak Chop salad and the Dolce Arrabiata pizza are tempting, it’s the Pappardelle Bolognese that has us coming back for seconds.
The Pappardelle Bolognese was a perfectly cooked mass of long, al dente noodles tossed with some serious flavor. A red wine meat sauce clung to the thick-cut ribbons of pasta, bathing the dish in hearty bolognese. The only way to possibly improve upon it? Fresh shaven parmesan and a glass of vino on the side.
Miss a dish?
100: Beckett’s Original Grilled Cheese from Beckett’s Table
99: Golden Gazpacho from Rita’s Kitchen
98: The Med Plate from La Bocca
97: Cash Sandwich from Main Ingredient Ale House
96: Sonoran Hot Dog from Nogales Hot Dogs
95: Fattoush Salad from Al-Hana Restaurant at Baiz Market
94: Croissant from Essence Bakery Cafe
93: Funghi Pizza from The Parlor
92: Baynchaiv Crepes from Sekong by Night
90: Slice of Pepperoni Pizza from Mamma Mia
89: Hot Bollix Spicy Potato Balls from Rula Bula
88: Chicken Lo Mein from Desert Jade
86: Barra Vieja Shrimp from Mucho Gusto
85: Wild Mushroom Ravioli from Merc Bar
84: Cochinta Pobil from Taberna Mexico
83: Filet and Crab Cake from Cheuvront
82: The Dragon Roll from Stingray Sushi
81: Cornmeal Crusted Calamari from Kitchen 56
80: Mongolian Delight from Loving Hut
Stomach full? Get some eye candy for dessert over on Jackalope Ranch with our Imagine PHX series.
