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MXSWâ€™s newest advertiser: Marketing Ideals Company

By Jess Harter • Monday, July 25, 2016

Please welcomeÂ Marketing Ideals Company,a boutique agency providing strategic marketing, public relations, and event production services, as MXSWâ€™s newest sponsor.

Since 1994, MIC has worked with small- to medium-size businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities. It has produced and/or promoted a variety of Valley cultural events, such as The Glenmorangie Scottish Gathering & Highland Games, Matsuri: A Festival of Japan, Pueblo Grande Indian Market, and Melrose on 7.

Do you want a marketing partner whose primary goal is to elevate your company brand and drive sales? Do you want a publicist who will pick up the phone any time? Reach out by email hello@marketingideals.com or contact owner Jackie Carro at 480-495-8924. (Yep, thatâ€™s her cell.)

Please thank Marketing Ideals CompanyÂ for its support of local food and drink coverage.

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MXSWâ€™s newest advertiser: MAD Greens

By Jess Harter • Thursday, March 3, 2016

Please welcome MAD Greens, a Denver-based fast-casual salad-centric restaurant, as MXSWâ€™s newest sponsor.

Co-founders Marley Hodgson and Dan Long launched MAD Greens in 2004. Their focus is not only salads, but also wraps and paninis, all of which are made to order in front of customers.

MAD Greens made its Arizona debut at Tempe Marketplace in June 2015. In less than a year, it has opened five Valley locations, including its most recent at Dana Park in Mesa last month.

Please thank MAD GreensÂ for its support of local food and drink coverage.

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5 ways The Hungry Monk is celebrating its 5th anniversary next week

By Jess Harter • Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Hungry Monk in Chandler celebrates its fifth anniversary next Saturday, Aug. 29, and they’re leading up to that day’s party with four other events next week:

Sunday:Â Four Peaks Brewing Company beer dinner. Five courses for $50. 4:30 p.m. Tickets still available.

Monday:Â Ice Cream Social with Prescott Brewing Company, Sonoran Brewing, Historic Brewing Company, and Barrio Brewing Co. FourÂ different beer ice creams (Achocolypse triple chocolate, Mocha Java coffee chunk, White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl, and Pie Hole Cherry Vanilla) with corresponding beers on tap. 5 p.m.

Wednesday: SanTan Summer Fiesta featuring beer-inspired Southwestern food specials and Mr. Pineapple and Strawberry Wit margaritas. 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 27: Grand Canyon Pilsner promotion with the Grand Canyon Brewing Company. 5 p.m.

Saturday Aug. 29: 5-Year Anniversary PartyÂ with many rare beer tappings (see list) and special BBQ menu. All day.

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Thursdayâ€™s â€˜Taste of Romeoâ€™sâ€™: Sherry Cranberry Pork & Tortellini Gianni

By Jess Harter • Monday, August 3, 2015

The weekly five-course dinners, hosted by chefÂ Romeo TausÂ and his wife,Â Janice, in a private dining room, typically highlight a rotating selection from the regular menu atÂ Romeoâ€™s Euro CafeÂ in Gilbert.

Aug. 6Â â€œTaste of Romeoâ€™sâ€ menu:

Foccacia De La Provincia: Open-faced foccacia bread with fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, garlic, EVOO and thinly sliced portabello mushrooms.
Mediterranean Salad: Hearts of artichoke and palm with roasted pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, scallion, avocado, romaine, lemon vinaigrette, and almonds.
Sherry Cranberry Pork (pictured): Pork tenderloin, cranberries, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted red pepper, green onions, and rosemary.
Tortellini Gianni: Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, scallions, fresh garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes in marsala cream sauce.
Mocha Espresso Brownies: Rich chocolatey brownies spiked with Greek coffee, Kahlua, and walnuts.

Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $27 per person plus tax and tip. Add five wine tastes for $10. RSVP:Â 480-962-4224.

Also see:Â Romeo Taus â€˜engineersâ€™ culinary success with Euro Cafe

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Reminder: Chef Off! dinners kick off new season Monday at El Palacio

By Jess Harter • Friday, July 31, 2015

Just a few seats still remain for this season’s kickoff of Chef Off!, a series of friendlyÂ competitions between East Valley chefs in the form of collaborative dinners.

Defending champion Romeo Taus (pictured on right) of Romeo’s Euro CafeÂ in Gilbert travels to El PalacioÂ in Chandler to take on Anthony Serrano (left) on Monday.

Each chef will prepare three dishes to be paired with aÂ craft beer from The Perch in Chandler. The secret ingredient is pork, and the dinner theme is Southwestern.

For $55, diners will get all six dishes, plus beers and dessert, and vote for the winner.

The dinner starts at 6 p.m. RSVP: 480-802-5770.

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