It’s time to make that New Year’s Eve dinner reservation, don’t you think? Ring in 2011 with a celebratory feast at Fox Restaurant Concepts’ Blanco Tacos + Tequila, Bloom, The Greene House, Modern Steak, NoRTH, or Olive & Ivy, each capable of offering a dining experience that is just as unique as it is festive for the special night.
If you’re not already familiar with all the Fox Restaurant Concepts family of establishments (um, where have you been?), here’s what you need to know:
Blanco Tacos + Tequila serves updated classic Mexican fare reinterpreted with fresh, flavorful, and unique ingredients. Bloom is a boutique-style eatery serving a seasonally changing menu of classic American favorites, with influences from European and Asian cuisines. The Greene House serves California-inspired cuisine, and Modern Steak offers a new twist on the traditional steakhouse. NoRTH takes its cues from an Italian style trattoria, offering a fresh new approach to modern Italian cuisine. Olive & Ivy blends the flavors and timeless elegance of the Mediterranean with contemporary California chic.
And we figure, if you’re going to be splurging on some extra calories right before you start your new diet/fitness regimen/tennis lessons after the start of the New Year, you might as well make them count, right? Lucky for you we have the skinny on all your delicious options. Now, good luck on trying to get your party to come to a consensus on where to dine for the evening!
| Blanco Tacos + Tequila
The Borgata 6166 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Ariz., 85253 480-305-6692
|
Blanco Tacos + Tequila Menu Highlights:
Ø Begin with the Guacamole “Blanco Style” or Queso Fundido Ø For an entrée, choose Seared Ahi Tacos, Chicken Mole and Vegetable Arroz, or Chicken, Steak or Chipotle Shrimp Fajitas Ø Indulge in a Classic, Mixed Berry, or Pomegranate/Grapefruit Margarita |
NYE Pricing:
$40 for a three-course dinner for two, plus two margaritas, after 5:30 p.m. |
| Bloom
Gainey Village 8877 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Ariz. 85253 480-922-5666
|
Bloom NYE Menu Highlights:
Ø Start with Dungeness Crab Chowder, Burrata Mozzarella, or Braised Beef Short Ribs Ø For a main course, select Maine Lobster, Mu Shu Duck or Roasted Rack of Lamb Ø For dessert, enjoy Warm Gingerbread, Spike’s “Chocoholic” Cake, or Peanut Butter Baileys Mousse |
NYE Pricing:
Three-course, prix-fixe dinner menu $55 per person, 5:30 p.m. to close $45 per person, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
| The Greene House
Kierland Commons 15024 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Ariz., 85254 480-889-9494.
|
The Greene House NYE Menu Highlights:
Ø Begin with Butternut Squash Dumplings, Certified Angus Beef Carpaccio, or Lobster Risotto Ø Choose an entrée, such as Sautéed Branzino, Certified Angus Beef Rib Eye “Cap”, or Atlantic Salmon Ø For dessert, indulge in Hot Chocolate “Boca Negra” Cake, Apple and Cranberry Cobbler, or Warm Banana Bread Pudding |
NYE Pricing:
Three-course, prix-fixe dinner menu $55 per person, 5:30 p.m. to close $45 per person, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Modern Steak
Scottsdale Fashion Square 7014 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale, Ariz. 85251 480-423-7000
|
Modern Steak NYE Menu Highlights:
Ø Start dinner with White Tuna Sashimi, Maine Lobster Chowder, or Grilled Artichokes Ø For a second course, select the Berkshire Pork Chop, Filet Mignon, or Turbot Ø Dessert selections include, Peanut Butter Cup, Dark Chocolate Cake, or Coconut Cake |
NYE Pricing:
Three-course prix-fixe menu $85 per person, 5:30 p.m. to close $65 per person, 4 to 5:30 p.m. |
| NoRTH
Kierland Commons 15024 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Ariz. 85254 480-948-2055 |
NoRTH NYE Menu Highlights:
Ø Begin with a Trio of Crab, Candy Striped Beets Salad, or Artichoke and Crescenza Fondu, with a Farm Vegetable Crudite Ø For an entrée, choose the Pan Roasted Scallops, Grilled Rack of Lamb, or Noana “Two Ways” Chicken Ø For dessert, indulge in Butterscotch Pudding, Warm Chocolate Nutella Cake, or the Vanilla Mascarpone Cheesecake |
NYE Pricing:
Three-course, prix-fixe menu $55 per person, 5:30 to close $45 per person,4 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Olive & Ivy
Scottsdale Waterfront 7135 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale, Ariz. 85251 480-751-2200 |
Olive & Ivy NYE Menu Highlights:
Ø For an appetizer, choose Compressed Apples and Pears, House Smoked Salmon, or Warm Butternut Squash Bruschetta Ø Main course selections include Veal Ravioli and Certified Angus Beef Filet Ø For dessert, enjoy Angel Food Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Cabernet Truffle Torte |
NYE Pricing:
Three-course, prix-fixe dinner menu $55 per person, 5:30 p.m. to close $45 per person, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
Like Haute Living Phoenix? Join our Facebook page. Want Haute Living Phoenix delivered to your in box once a week? Sign up for our newsletter.
News
December 18, 2010Harvard Square Holiday Market
