This is a “Menus and McMahon” for you Westsiders because, at 140th Avenue and Bell, is where you will find Saigon Kitchen. For those of you who are not in Surprise, like myself, you will find the drive out there to be worth your while if you like Vietnamese food. The Asian food with a […]
Have you heard about the international figures who deny the existence of the Holocaust? There really are people who believe the concentration camps, the atrocities, the extermination of over six million human beings was a fabrication. There are also many who don’t doubt it happened, but wonder why it continues to be an important topic […]
“Super Bowl 49 will be played in February of 2015 and the host location will be…” Representatives of all the possible locations for that most “super” of all televised sports events hold their breaths simultaneously at that moment. It means prestige, promotion and millions of dollars. “…Arizona!” We got the Super Bowl again. And “we,” […]
If you are looking to eat healthy, but not in the mood to mess up your kitchen, all you have to do is head to Whole Foods Market. The store is known for its healthy food, but did you know you can get all sorts of fresh, pre-made meals? I went in the other night […]
So you are a young patriotic American and you enlist in the military because you want to give back to your country. You’re sent to a combat zone somewhere in the world where you’re seriously injured in a firefight. You’re sent home for the medical care that a veteran deserves. But the country that you […]
Here’s a phrase that makes everyone uncomfortable: bad cop! Citizens feel vulnerable, officials are stressed about the possibility and some law enforcement personnel will deny they exist. And while most jurisdictions can be trusted unconditionally, bad cops are a reality. There are police who steal, some who threaten and some who unjustifiably even kill. We […]
It’s baseball season again and that means hot dogs! However, I’m not talking about ballpark franks, I’m talking about Short Leash Hot Dog Eatery. It’s a food truck and now a sit-down restaurant also. Save the mustard and ketchup for the baseball game, because here you will want to choose from the variety of toppings […]
If you like a good burger then you need to get yourself some Rehab. Rehab Burger Therapy that is. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, this place is funky, fun and has the best buns in town. The challenge you have when you get there is deciding between the 15 kinds of burgers they offer on […]
What’s it like to have a son so popular, so consistently happy that his friends called him Sunshine? What’s it like to have a son who successfully divided his time being a baseball star and a good student? And what’s it like, as the mother of that son, to find, one morning, he shot himself […]
If you like to eat the same foods every time you go out to dinner then you may want to stay away from Tapas Papa Frita. However, if you like to let your mouth have a party then this is the place for you. Tapas Papa Frita is authentic Spanish cuisine. Dishes are modeled after […]
When you see the name Lou Gehrig, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? His 17 years as a New York Yankee? His .340 career batting average? Probably not. His name will always be primarily associated with the disease that bears it… amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…” Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Many know more about the […]
Yes, this is another Sam Fox restaurant but I just enjoy every new one he opens. This time, The Henry, is close to my cleaners, the TV station and it is a place I frequent for food. Located in the heart of Arcadia, The Henry serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A few of my favorite […]
We spend an inordinate amount of time discussing the constitutionality of each and every issue. What’s constitutional? What’s unconstitutional? Can anyone agree? Must it always be decided by the Supreme Court? And are they always right? How do you teach constitutional law at a university? Professor Paul Bender of Arizona State University’s College of Law […]
Every year the James Beard Foundation hands out its awards for exceptional work in the restaurant industry. Ranging from chefs and restaurateurs to food journalists and cookbook authors, the ‘Beard Awards’ are the highest honor awarded to professionals. Here on Menus and McMahon, I like to take notice of restaurants in Phoenix that have impressed […]
There’s a saying “Don’t bet against the house because the house always wins” that is said often when at the casino but I wouldn’t say that at The House Brasserie because everyone who visits is a winner. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, The House is conveniently named so because it is located in one of […]
The Mediterranean diet has been well known for its health benefits, so its no surprise that Naya in Gainey Ranch is so popular. There are the classic favorites like hummus, but you will also find some other great food items while there. Not sure what something is? Just ask the staff at Naya and they […]
Have you ever seen Paul McCartney live in concert? Or Billy Joel? Or Cher? Those are remarkable experiences by classic artists. But how did they get to those stages? What happens before the music begins and who makes that happen? It’s all the job of the concert promoter and in Arizona, that is more often […]
As Communications Director for Arizona's Democratic Party, Frank Comacho has been the one person who is regularly in touch with both of our state's Democrats. I'm sure it seems like that to some.
It’s not very often a restaurant provides you with the appropriate attire to wear to their place of dining, but that’s what you will find at Tommy Bahama. You can find their store and restaurant located in north Scottsdale in the Kierland Commons where you can shop, eat and drink all in one spot. Known […]
