Monday, November 15, 2010

Jimmy Woos Grand Opening



Well, Long Duck Dong! Scottsdale finally has an awesomely accessible Chinese place to call their own! No more hiding in obscure strip malls, it's time for the brights lights... of Scottsdale Rd.

My fellow diners and I were given a special menu for opening night that included won ton soup, tofu lettuce wraps and and a deeeee-lish assortment of your basic, errr not so basic stir fry's.

Definitely try one of their signature drinks! I chose the "Year of the Cock", a fresh take on a margarita. Yum, but honestly anything with tequila suits me juuuuuuust fine : )

Jimmy Woo's
4233 N. Scottsdale RoadScottsdale, AZ. 85251
Phone: 480-454-6697http://www.jimmywoos.com


Best of... Arizona Foothills: Best Dressed Under 30

No, it's not a joke! I was nominated for the Best Dressed Under 30 issue of Arizona Foothills magazine! In honor of this nomination I hopped over to the mag's offices in Scottsdale to be interview by their lovely videographer, Sona Patel.

Check out my lil "vote for me" video here...

Hollerrr-Weenie

Halloween: Aint no party like an old-school house party... Am I right?

I have a ridiculous fear of doing anything to my own hair, so for the occasion- it's all about the wig. Instead of rockin the Marilyn, I opted for the costume I've been wanting to re-create since my love for George Clooney began... Poison Ivy.




I Want to Party All the Time

Let's take a tip from the mayors of party town, Eddie Murphy and Rick James and instead of loathing our Monday, create a singable mantra that carries us through the week with ease.


Since I'm on an awesomely predictable schedule of blogging about once a month, I both apologize and invite you to enjoy my update on some recent Culture Rut happenings...



Monday, October 11, 2010

Festivus For The Rest of Us

Jeremy Grey: What do you like better, Christmas or Wedding Season?
[
Jeremy raises his hand]
John Beckwith: Mr. Grey?
Jeremy Grey: Yes. The answer would be, um, Wedding Season?

Nope, it's Autumn in AZ folks and it's time for countless festivals with numerous festivities and, you guessed it, a mountain of FUN!


This past weekend was a doozy of a good time. The 6th annual Phoenix Fashion Week kicked off the official end of summer with a fashion filled week at the W in Scottsdale.



Model-ish behavior found new heights in the heels and hearts of those who attended. Executive Director, Brian Hill, is certainly the King of Phoenix Fashionland and is doing his best to bridge the gap between buyers and designers.

Not to be outdone by their Phoenican friends, Scottsdale socialites gathered at SMoCA for their fall opening celebration including Scottsdale Fashion Week's Designer of the Year Runway Show. I'm looking forward to attending the Junior League Sponsored event, Nov. 4-6.





Saturday was an epic day filled with tacos, tequila, then bicycles and beer and then tamales and tequila.... are we beginning to see a pattern??




Taco Fest 2010 rocked my socks- bottom line. There are few things I love more than quality tequila tastings and fish tacos...



if these are your children- you've failed as a mother

But then there was bikes and beer- really good beer and really crazy bikes! Tour de Fat in Tempe proved to be the perfect spot for un-inhibited, sun-drenched, people watching. A bohemian brothel filled with scantily clad 20-30 somethings looking to have nothing but a good time.





2 red-bulls and a disco nap later, I found myself miraculously showered, dressed and ready to be chauffered to the New Times Best of Afare at the Cityscape in downtown Phoenix.


The award winning vendors dished out delicious goodies and served up tasty libations to the tune of a 10 piece orchestra playing the oldies. I almost got my date to dance with me.... almost- but I ended up finding tamales and -shocker- tequila.

It only gets better ladies and gents. So I suggest you rest up and prep for the next 9 months- it's gonna get crazy.



Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Cupboard Confidential

It hit me. The little sugar monster inside that began slowly whispering it needed a sweet snack but then grew into a loud, full on bitch fest.

Alright, alright- geeze...


Deciding to appease the sugar monster, I went in search of something in my abandoned kitchen. To my utter shock and surprise I found the perfect components for a sweet treat hiding in my freezer!

Whole frozen strawberries, vanilla almond milk, overly ripe bananas and lite cool whip made the list for my last minute recipe.

nectar of the gods

After thawing 5 whole strawberries in a bowl and defrosting them in the microwave for a minute, I tossed them into my blender along with 1 banana and enough almond milk to cover the banana berry goodness.

BBBBBBBBBBLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNDDDDDDDD until smooth.

A low cal, easy dessert that can be found lurking in your grocers freezer section.


Now pour into a perfectly appropriate fancy glass, top with cool whip and enjoy!

The Rachel Berry- in honor of my favorite funny glee girl, lea michelle....




Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Chill Factor

Feelin' hot, hot, hot!

(get-to-know-me-side note) the setting: watching a scientific video about volcanoes in 6th grade at my strict religious prep school, the song, the situation: song deemed 'inappropriate' by my teacher due to its passionate beat...)

Volcanic eruptions and lava slides aside, it got me thinking about ways to get out of the heat and do something out of the ordinary... luckily I had the fantastic opportunity to head up to the quaint and remarkably interesting wine destination of Northern AZ.


My first stop was Page Springs Cellars, a picturesque vision of what a wine weekend getaway is all about: idyllic vistas, tasty wine and knowledgeable staff ready and waiting to pour delectable amounts of their finest vintage.




strangers are only friends I haven't met yet~
howdy folks!



***CR Insider: the members only patio area is a must see on the weekend as the place gets packed with locals and tourists alike.


ummmmm.... yes please!

Onto the next! The short trip to Old Town Cottonwood proved delightful and peaceful with winding roads and charming scenery artfully displayed just beyond my car windows.


The Arizona Stronghold tasting room differs from that of Page Springs in its rock 'n roll sensibility and cowboy chic decor.


Tasting their 'site-archives', another term for 'reserve', is a tipsy treat best waited out by lounging on a nearby sumptuous leather couch before the long drive home.


***CR Extra Treats: Stronghold's tasting room showcases local products for purchase, perfect for souvenir shopping



And if you're feeling like a bit of a joiner- sign up for their new wine club. Membership gives you hand selected bottles of vino from the vigneron masterminds of Eric Glomski and Tim White- pretty effin' awesome if ya ask me.


new friends followed me here... or maybe I followed them?

I've already started planning my next trip back- I'm thinking good people, an RV and a lot of tylenol... don't miss Page Springs' Upcoming Harvest Festival- good tunes and booze?
Count me in!


Phone: (928) 639-2789
1023 N. Main Street
Cottonwood AZ 86326

Phone: (928) 639-3004
1500 Page Springs Road
Cornville AZ 86325