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 [email protected]
59: Asparagus and Havarti Panini from Bertha's Cafe
Like a delicious secret tucked into the corner of a strip mall, Bertha's Cafe, the quaint little eatery at the Northwest corner of Indian School Road and 32nd Street, has been quietly serving up crazy good breakfasts and gourmet salads and sandwiches (not to mention owner Beth Goldwater's swoon-worthy cheesecake) to guests in-the-know since it moved from its old location in 2009.
The sandwich we consistently crave? The asparagus and Havarti panini. Flavorful and hearty, there's a reason it's highlighted on the menu.
Featuring oven-roasted asparagus, pesto mayo, arugula, roasted red peppers, and buttery-sweet Havarti cheese packed between two pieces of hot, pressed bread, the asparagus and Havarti panini is a robust lunch packed with glorious, fresh fillings.
Add chicken or ham or keep it as-is. In either case, you'll enjoy a bright flavor combination that's bursting with taste and texture. Plus, if you're into Mahjong, you can play while snacking on one -- Bertha's regularly hosts classes and game days.
Miss a dish?
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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
79: Pappardelle Bolognese from Amaro Pizzeria
78: Torta El Rey from Torta El Rey
77: Artichoke and Clams from Iruna
75: Gollo Burro from Casa Reynoso74: Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Ticoz Resto-Bar
73: Brussels Sprout Salad from Chelsea's Kitchen
72: Short Rib Hash from Bonfire Grill
71: Grilled, Double-Pork Chop from Tarbell's
69: Paprika Schnitzel from Haus Murphy's
68: Roast Beef Sandwich from Hanny's
67: Lebanese Chicken from Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli
66: Shrimp Corfu from Romeo's Euro Café
65: Hawaiian Butterfish from Trader Vic's
64: Barbecue Rib Tips from Stacy's Smokehouse
63: Meatball Sandwich from DeFalco's Italian Grocery & Deli
62: The Chicago Brizza from Scramble
61: White Braise de Clams from Cave & Ive's Portico Grill
60: Chicken Quesadilla from Papago Brewing
Stomach full? Get some eye candy for dessert over on Jackalope Ranch with our Imagine PHX series.
