THE SALT AND PEPPERTale

In the middle of the morning sometime, probably around breakfast time, in the hills of Guanajuato Mexico, on Dec. 4, 1989, was born one Juve Rodriguez, and he was hungry for breakfast!

As a baby he screamed for shrimp and grits on Sunday, he would drive his father crazy for lemon ricotta pancakes on Wednesday, forget about Thursdays and Friday —they were the hardest — because little Juve wanted coconut French toast, Churro French

by Leon Moise, Salt & Pepper

toast, and cannoli French toast!

He would scream, “El desayuno es lo mas rico del dia.”! (Breakfast is the best part of the day.)

One day Mama Rodriguez said, “Mijo pass the salt and pepper.” Little Juve responded “Si Mama,” and it was born. Juve Rodriguez would open Salt & Pepper, Prescott’s hottest breakfast establishment filled with all his favorite breakfast dishes.

All joking aside, a breakfast establishment is something Juve always wanted to open,

Mimosa Flights

Salt & Pepper’s flights come with four mimosas flavors: Orange, Guava, Mango and Prickly Pear.

Try our screwdrivers with fresh squeezed orange juice, our S&P Bloody Mary and our single mimosas with your favorite flavor.

and now it’s a reality.

He has combined a flavorful menu with a friendly atmosphere. With amazing dishes like huevos rancheros or the amazing maple siracha bacon, you will be amazed at the flavor profiles. Get ready for a mimosa flight to include prickly pear, guava, mango and orange. You will not be disappointed with a to-die-for bloody mary.

Get ready for your mouth to spin sideways at Salt and Pepper, Prescott’s newest breakfast addition.

June 10th

Live Music at Founding Fathers Collective - Niki & the Mayhem Founding Fathers Collective

6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Evening live music 6:00-9:00 PMSat. 6/10: Niki and the Mayhem, Thu. 6/15: Tina & Her Pony. Brunch Sat./ Sun. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM featuring food trucks, mimosa and bloody mary bar and live music. Sunday Texas Hold'em poker 4:00-8:00 PM. Trivia night every Tue. from 6:00-8:00 PM. Wed. Family Game Night 7:0010:00 PM. Bring in a board game or join a game with others! Check website to confirm bands. Located at 218 N. Granite St. in Prescott.

928.541.1556 www.foundingfatherscollective.com

Prescott's Blues BrothersRhythm & Blues and Blues Revue Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

7:00 PM

Brothers Jake and Elwood Blues (Ed Warner and Sky Daddy Conwell) perform a high-energy blues and soul concert backed by an all-star “supergroup” showband made up of Prescott’s greatest blues players. They sing and dance to all of the most popular songs, such as “Soul Man” and “Sweet Home Chicago. The band includes such local musical luminaries as Jim Kelley, Elvin Killerbee, Freddie Freeman, Mary Kelley, Jim Blair, Dave Russell and Brian Zabriskie.

928.777.1370 www.prescottelkstheatre.org

Music on the Green - Prescott Valley Prescott Valley Civic Center

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

There will be Music on the Green concerts on June 10, July 8, and Aug. 12 at the Civic Center Theatre on the Green. See the Town of Prescott Valley Facebook page for performer updates and event details.

928.759.3000 www.prescottvalley-az.gov

June 11th

Territorial Days Arts & Crafts Show

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Come explore the Territorial Days Arts & Crafts Show on Sat. 6/10 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sun. 6/11 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Shop handcrafted items from 100+ vendors and be sure to stop by for some delicious meals. Presented by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce.

928.445.2000 www.prescott.org

June 11th

Prescott Valley Community Market

9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Outdoor artisan and maker market features vendors with food and nonfood items such as local meats, fresh eggs and vegetables, baked goods, body care products, handcrafted jewelry, art and much more. Located at 7210 E. Pav Way in Prescott Valley. Check Facebook page for weekly updates on participating vendors and special events.

928.273.9767 www.facebook.com/PVCMLLC

Live Theatre: "12 Angry Jurors"

Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts

2:00 PM

Written by Sherman L. Sergel and Reginald Rose. A 16-year-old has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open-andshut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to the facts. Today's matinee is the final performance for "12 Angry Jurors."

928.445.3286 www.prescottartcenter.org

June 11th

Whiskey Jam - Open Mic Thumb Butte Distillery

The Thumb Butte Distillery is located at 400 N. Washington Ave. in Prescott. Whiskey Jam open mic sessions take place on Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Check website for the June live music schedule.

928.443.8498 www.thumbbuttedistillery.com

Prescott Library Events This Week

This week's events at the Prescott Public Library: Drop-In Tech Help, Magician Cody Landstrom, Toddler Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Wednesday Morning Book Club, Genealogy Virtual Mentor Session, LEGO Expo, Tabletop Games for Teens, Baby and Me Storytime, Third Friday Chamber Music. Community groups meet at the library every week. See the events calendar page on the library website for event details.

928.777.1500 www.prescottlibrary.info

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