Quick Bites: Pittsburgh After Dark, best hot dog, ‘Taste of Romeo’s’

Chef Brandon Crouser, who’s been lending a hand in recent months at Pittsburgh Willy’s, is bringing a taste of fine dining to the Chandler hot dog shop.

Crouser will be preparing a five-course meal (see menu) at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Cost for what’s being dubbed “Pittsburgh After Dark” will be $45 per person.

Fine dining, of course, is nothing new for Crouser, who’s served as chef at highly acclaimed eateries Atlas Bistro and Crudo.

Although the Friday dinner is one night only, Crouser hopes it will be the first in a regular series at the Chandler venue.

For details or to make a reservation, call Crouser at 480-233-5645.

Pittsburgh Willy’s wins ‘Best Dog’

Speaking of Pittsburgh Willy’s, congrats to owner Randy Walters, who won Valley radio station KMLE’s “Best Hot Dog” contest over the weekend.

PWs garnered 57% of the online vote to easily outdistance Dazzo’s Doghouse (28%) and Ted’s (5%).

‘Taste of Romeo’s’ menu update

This week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” menu includes baked bleu tomatoes, Mediterranean salad, Ravioli Athena, wiener schnitzel and Irish cream cheesecake.

The tasting dinners, which feature smaller portions of the downtown Gilbert restaurant’s menu items, are held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $25++, and you can add five wine tastings for $8.

Reservations: 480-962-4224.

Reminder: Free pizza at Thirsty Lion

Have you taken advantage of the Thirsty Lion‘s free pizza offer yet? Remember, just print the coupon from the Tempe Marketplace restaurant’s Facebook page or show it to the server on your smartphone.

The offer is good through Saturday.