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WINE TO WIN
This month The Mick Brasserie will kick off a delicious competition series in Somm Brawl, where eight talented sommeliers will pair their expert choice of wines with a four-course tasting menu curated by executive chef Brent Menke. Guests will vote which wines pair best, and the wining sommelier will move up the bracket to compete again until the last somm standing wins the title and bragging rights. The first event will take place Jan. 10 and continue on select Friday evenings until the Feb. 28 final. $135 per person. www. themickaz.com.
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So Scottsdale! January ‘22
Fat Ox executive chef Rochelle Daniel recently took her talents to Flagstaff to open Atria restaurant alongside her longtime chef de cuisine, Maribel Silva. Located in the heart of historic downtown, Atria serves up seasonal, modern American fare handcrafted with
farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients. Menu items range from homemade pastas and fresh fish to steaks and sandwiches. The restaurant also offers afternoon bar bites and craft cocktails in the lounge featuring housemade syrups and tinctures as well as
ARTISTIC DRIVE
an extensive wine list. This is the first standalone restaurant from Daniel, who is nationally known for her appearances on Food Network’s Chopped TV show, and named to the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame in 2017. www.atriarestaurant.com.
In addition to the car auctions happening this month, Mountain Shadows will host another event for gearheads: an art opening reception. Taking place Jan. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m., the resort will debut Avenues of Scraping Steel by Phoenix-based artist Mark Vinci. Guests are welcome to enjoy the automobile-inspired art along with wine and hors d’oevres as they get to speak with the artist and curator. Vinci is a four-time Emmy Award-winning graphic designer and artist who uses crushed car parts to create sculptural wall pieces that capture the feeling of motion. This pop-up exhibition will be on display from Jan. 25 to 31. www.mountainshadows.com.
