Who owns the poor italian restaurant

And, apparently, yours as well. Lots of restaurants boast star and diamond ratings, but only one in Arizona has five of each. From its beautiful interior and outdoor patio overlooking a dreamy, desert landscape, to exceptional service, to executive chef Michael O'Dowd's stunning fare mixing indigenous ingredients like heirloom squash, saguaro seeds, and nopalitos with gourmet components such as chanterelles, truffles, and foie gras, Kai is an indulgence worth the price.

Plus bonus! As the food-truck scene in the Valley evolves at a rapid pace, this mobile eatery continues to be one of the best. They specialize in lumpia , the delicious fried spring rolls popular on the Southeast Asian islands. Also spectacular is the lechon kawali , or four pieces of pork belly braised for 15 hours and then deep-fried, and pancit , a stir-fried dish consisting of juicy chicken, vegetables, and rice noodles.

Much of the meat is cooked on a Filipino-style robata grill and served to you with a mound of rice and sweet-and-sour sauce. The Webbs have a good thing going with their truck, already a mainstay of the Valley's burgeoning food-truck scene.

Steak dinner and a sunset? Yes, please. Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's stylish steakhouse at The Phoenician resort serves up spectacular views of the Valley as well as a selection of premium meats. In an atmosphere more pleasant than posh, diners can enjoy a range of exceptional grilled beefy fare from juicy ounce rib eyes to perfectly prepared ounce, peppercorn-crusted New York steaks to surprisingly tender and wallet-friendly hanger steaks.

The cocktails are as remarkable as the meat, so it's best to order both while kicking back and taking in the views from the dining area with its wall-to-ceiling windows or outside on the inviting patio. Okay, you can cue the sunset now. How so? By keeping what's had folks coming to the baseball-themed-meets-renovated-cosmopolitan restaurant for more than 60 years: slabs of juicy steaks. There's the popular Pink Pony special — a top sirloin with a choice of soup or salad — but the traditional prime rib is still the restaurant's shining star.

Available in three cuts, crusted with a pastrami-spice rub, and perfectly pink in the middle, it's a meat lover's dream. And the beef's side of creamy mashed potatoes is just as delectable. Don't blame us if this historical, Spanish-style South Mountain mansion built in is one you never want to leave. Outside, the tucked-away gem surrounded by stately trees and lush vegetation boasts a barn turned wine bar, perfect for al fresco dining by a roaring fireplace under a star-studded sky.

Inside, the cozy, wood-floored dining area, with a stately wooden bar, coved ceiling, and subdued lighting, is sit-back-and-relax perfect. And thankfully, its contemporary American cuisine, made with local and organic ingredients courtesy of chef Dustin Christofolo who owns the restaurant with mom Pat, who operates the Farm at South Mountain , is impressive enough to justify frequent visits. From former Cowboy Ciao chef Bernie Kantak, this stylish yet relaxed Scottsdale establishment serving classic American fare — with a twist of the unexpected — is pure culinary bliss.

From standout starters like the luscious pork belly pastrami and the Original Chopped Salad so popular it has its own Facebook page to perfectly plated entrees like pan-seared scallops and coffee-rubbed short ribs in cherry barbecue sauce to dreamy desserts courtesy of Tracy Dempsey, few dishes fall short of exceptional. This article was published more than 11 years ago. Some information may no longer be current.

I've heard of hockey players going into the restaurant business, but news jockeys? Parsons is a financial investor, not a managing partner. Yet the venerable broadcaster's presence is definitely felt from the moment you walk in the door. There's his authoritative headshot, staring right at you from the dust jacket of his recently published memoir, A Life in the News , which is prominently propped on the hostess stand.

As one of the most recognizable, trusted names in the province, his involvement helps explain why this out-of-the way establishment, located in an East Vancouver strip mall previously occupied by Choppers Diner, has been packed since it opened before Christmas. It took me nearly a month to secure a reservation. That said, Mr. Parsons can't take full credit for Poor Italian's popularity either. His day-to-day business partner is Gianni Picchi. And in some dining circles, the Umbrian chef who spent 10 years at Il Giardino before opening his own restaurant, Gianni, in , is as much a local legend.

I'm still wondering myself. Those who have been following Mr. John Delendick, pastor of St. Jude, Canarsie, says he eats at Il Posto sometimes six days a week and that is only because the place is closed on Mondays.

He and Evangelista have become great friends. How often do you meet a cousin of a saint plus we have him here in our own backyard in Brooklyn? This is a huge source of inspiration to have such a strong connection to a saint. Francisco Ciccio Poblet is a professional painter and a student of Salvatore Dali. He commissioned a new painting of Nunzio for Evangelista and to be placed in the restaurant. Now his legacy continues and Tony can share that story with even more people.

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