Bottle your favorite SanTan whiskey
Attention, whiskey lovers! SanTan Brewery & Distillery in Chandler hosts a Single Barrel Bottle Filling at 6:30 p.m. today. Attendees will join head distiller Brant Gasparek for tastings from four Sacred Stave single-malt whiskey barrels along with food pairings, including a whiskey stave smoked brisket. At the end of the evening, you’ll hand-bottle from your favorite barrel to take home. Cost for the tastings, food pairings, and bottle is $100 per person. RSVP here.
Ex-El Palacio chef debuts Walmart videos
If you’ve wondered what chef Anthony Serrano is up to since closing his El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Chandler in 2018, check out the first of his new series of five-ingredient recipe videos for Walmart here. The debut video is making Japanese ramen. Serrano has competed on ‘‘Chopped’’ and was a finalist at the 2016 World Food Championships.
Magazine profiles Ginger Monkey chef
Speaking of East Valley chefs, Don Royer from Ginger Monkey in south Chandler is featured on the cover of this month’s VFW Magazine. Royer, who joined owners Jackson and Monique Armstrong as a partner in Ginger Monkey last year, got his culinary training during 11 years in the Air Force. You can read about his interesting background here.
Il Vinaio Beer & Donut Pairing on April 17
Have you ever had a cashew butter and rose hip jelly fritter? How about a BBQ chicken beignet? Il Vinaio in downtown Mesa will hold another of its popular Beer & Donut Pairings on Saturday, April 17. From 2-5 p.m., enjoy four gourmet doughnuts paired with four Belching Beaver beers. See the pairings here. Cost is $19. Reservations required: 480-649-6476.
Wok ’N Roll adds location in Phoenix
Old Town Scottsdale Asian eatery Wok ’N Roll has opened a second location on the southeast corner of Central and Thomas in central Phoenix. The 3-year-old concept from Scott Stuart offers a mix of Chinese dishes, sushi, and classic rock ’n’ roll. At 4,000 square feet, the Phoenix location is nearly 50% larger than the original. It’s open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
