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Smokehaus Restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale Becomes Home of Local Camelback Smoker – Set to Open February 1, 2016

Scottsdale, AZ (January 22, 2016)—Local restaurateur, Dave Andrea, of Brat Haus, has big plans for his soon-to-open Smokehaus restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale. Located right next door to Brat Haus, Smokehaus will be the new home of a Camelback Smoker with a bit of local history. What was once designed and owned by Scott Holmes, founder of beloved local restaurant, Little Miss BBQ (LMBBQ), the Camelback Smoker will add a unique signature flavor to the SmokeHaus menu inspired by central California’s Santa Maria style grill.

Holmes, who partnered with John Rippel of Camelback Smokers, designed this smoker to incorporate all of the updated features and new ideas he had from previous designs.  Holmes thinks the Camelback Smoker might give Smokehaus some of LMBBQ’s good fortune.  “I think Dave will see much success in his business using the smoker,” Holmes said. “He has a great reputation for smoking meats so I’m sure he’ll do well with it.”

Unlike other smokers, the Camelback Smoker has a way to navigate airflow to allow for more customization above or below the meat. It also has three inches of insulation, making it fuel efficient.  Plus, it looks really cool.  

Smokehaus’ claim to fame will be the Santa Maria Tri-Tip Sandwich, which is hand rubbed, cut thick and served on a grilled French roll. Other menu items include The Greasewood, a ½ pound beef patty topped with roasted green chili, and the 1984 Taco Salad, made with chopped romaine, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, red beans, cheddar, fire roasted corn, avocado and corn chips all tossed in haus made Catalina dressing.  Additional Smokehaus entrées include Smoked Tri Tip, Half Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork and Salmon. Sides include Ranch Beans, Street Corn, Pork Belly Mac N’ Cheese and more. Customers can end their meal with dessert items such as the Texas Sheet Cake or an Ol’ Fashioned A&W Float. 

Smokehaus will open to the public beginning on February 1, 2016 and is located right next door to Brat Haus at 3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

Download the New Arizona Cocktail Week App

Now available for download at the Apple & Android App Stores, the 2016 Arizona Cocktail Week is proud to announce its first-ever smartphone app. Overflowing with the latest and greatest event info, seminar schedules, ticket sales and more, this free app is a must for local cocktail fans looking to get the most out of their Arizona Cocktail Week experience. Designed exclusively for the AZCW, this app allows guests to design a personalized event schedule, including setting event reminder notifications to be sent directly to their phone. Plus, get all the latest on cocktail deals offered Valley-wide with the interactive Where to Cocktail feature, including a simple to use filter that allows you to create a custom search for nearby bars or specific types of cocktails to Paint the Town Red in 2016. Not to mention, informative features such as an in-depth Survival Guide detailing everything from what to bring to the AZCW, how to navigate the crowds and how to get the most out of events.  

"The app is the next evolution for AZCW getting all the information of our event to participants in an effective way that's fun to use," said Damon Scott, co-founder of Arizona Cocktail Week.  

The all new AZCW app is just a taste of all the cocktail fun on-tap for the 2016 AZCW, highlighted by the Cocktail Carnival at the Hotel Valley Ho, and the return of the Southwest's premier bartending competition, the Last Slinger Standing Event, as Arizona's best bartenders measure their pours against the best from other national United States Bartender's Guild (USBG) Chapters. AZ's most spirited week will also feature both nationally renowned and locally grown mixologists leading interactive tastings and educational seminars, and an expanded Artisanal Spirit & Cocktail Market, now featuring a "New Times Cocktailgating Festival." Finally, to ensure that everyone gets home safely, the 2016 Arizona Cocktail Week will also be offering special discounts to all attendees with Uber, the smartphone-based on demand car request. 

For information on the full line-up of events and news, visit Arizona Cocktail Week

New Brunch Menu at La Bocca

La Bocca Urban Kitchen + Wine Bar Launches Weekend Brunch Menu;  Features Blood Mary Bar and Six Mimosa Offerings

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La Bocca Urban Kitchen + Wine Bar, which is located at 5415 East High Street on High Street, now offers brunch every weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The chef-driven menu features a unique take on traditional brunch faire, including: 

·       The Bocadilla de Chorizo and Manchego: A play on a breakfast quesadilla with house-made bread, chorizo, scrambled eggs and manchego cheese $9

·       Almond French Toast: Maple bourbon fried artisan ciabatta served with toasted almonds, chocolate drizzle, maple syrup and fresh strawberries$8

·       Shrimp with Creamy Polenta and Toasted Garlic Sauce: marinated shrimp cooked a la plancha served with garlic sauce, creamy polenta and arugula $15

·       Top Sirloin with Romesco and Fried Egg: Grilled skirt steak topped with a sunny side up egg and served with patatas bravas $16

·       Shirred Eggs: Cast iron baked eggs packed with guest’s choice of several filling options $12 

·       Tortilla Española with Bacon Gravy: Spanish potato omelet cooked in an egg custard with decadent house-made bacon gravy $5

Lunch options will also be available during the brunch hours, including La Bocca’s popular bruschetta planks, salads and hand-made pizzas.  In addition to eye-popping culinary offerings, thanks in great part to La Bocca’s newly appointed, award-winning General Manager Kyle Mason, La Bocca also offers both traditional Bloody Mary cocktails as well as more adventurous options including both a Maple Bourbon Blood Mary and a Jalapeño Caesar Bloody Mary, starting at just $8. The new brunch menu also boasts six mimosa options – traditional, mango, strawberry, peach, pineapple and cranberry – for just $8 each. Five sparkling wines by the glass, not to mention an extensive list of red and white wines by the glass, beer and other cocktails are also available.