🍍 Rochelle Daniel of Atria in Flagstaff was named Top Chef and Mark Tarbell (pictured) of Tarbell’s in Phoenix received the Food Pioneer Award (aka lifetime achievement award) in the Arizona Restaurant Association’s 2023 Foodist Awards.
The full list of this year’s winners, ‘‘as chosen by peers and the dining community in support of the food and beverage industry’’:
- Standout Signature Dish: Tomahawk Steak, Bacanora, Phoenix.
- Best Dish in a Supporting Role: Yam Mamuang Boran (green mango and shrimp salad), Lom Wong, Phoenix.
- Most Delectable Dessert: Strawberry Marzipan Shortcake, Sel, Scottsdale.
- Favorite Local Craft Beer: The Joy Bus, Four Peak Brewing, Tempe.
- Most Creative Cocktail Program: (tie) Century Grand, Phoenix, and Wren & Wolf, Phoenix.
- Brunch with a Punch: Hash Kitchen, multiple locations.
- Top Arizona Brewery, Winery, or Distillery Experience: Cider Corps, Mesa.
- Exceptional Culinary Experience: Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion, Phoenix.
- Outstanding Bar/Nightlife Experience: AZ88, Scottsdale.
- Phenomenal Fast-Casual Concept: Taco Chiwas, multiple locations.
- Outstanding Hospitality Group: Barter & Shake
- Best World Flavors: Glai Baan, Phoenix.
- Uniquely Arizona: Terra Farm + Manor, Prescott.
- Emerging Restaurant of the Year: First & Last, Phoenix.
- Team Member of the Year: Aaron Suder, Liberty Station, Scottsdale.
- Manager of the Year: Joey Carzo, Outback Steakhouse, Phoenix.
- Top Mixologist/Bartender: Kyla Hein, Whining Pig Enterprises, multiple locations.
- Top Chef: Rochelle Daniel, Atria, Flagstaff.
- Food Pioneer Award: Mark Tarbell, Tarbell’s, Phoenix.
Get 77-cent souvenir mug refills today at Macayo’s
🇲🇽 Macayo’s Mexican Food continues its series of 77th anniversary specials with 77-cent margarita souvenir mug refills (limit two) today at all 10 of its Valley locations except Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Don’t have one of the restaurant’s kitshcy ceramic mugs? You can buy one for $7.70 today (regular price: $9.99).
Barrio Brewing celebrates National Pretzel Day
🥨 Barrio Brewing in southeast Mesa is celebrating National Pretzel Day today with a special on its popular pretzel appetizer. Diners can enjoy orders of Bavarian Beer Sponges — salty soft pretzels served with spicy beer mustard and beer cheese — for just $7 (regular price: $9).
Thursday: Tacos & Beer Pairing at Beer Research
🌮🍺 The Beer Research Institute in Mesa hosts a Tacos & Beer Pairing featuring four tacos – barbacoa, seasoned ground beef, chicken tinga, and birria – paired with four 4-ounce BRI ales for $28 all day Thursday while supplies last.
