Fall Menus at Fleming’s and Don & Charlie’s

This season, two of the Valley’s favorite restaurants, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Don & Charlie’s, are offering special fall menus that focus of yummy, comforting classics at amazing prices. Fleming’s Fall Prix Fixe Menu celebrates the flavorful bounty of the season and offers a selection of innovative entrées that brings out the very best of the autumn harvest. Guests can enjoy this limited time three-course menu at an affordable price. Fleming’s special comfort food menu is available October 6 through January 4, 2010 for $39.95 per person (tax, gratuity, and suggested wine not included).
Fleming’s fall prix fix menu:
Choice of one of three entrées and the option of Fleming’s Chopped Salad or Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, one side dish, and dessert. To take the guesswork out of the dining experience (who wants to think during dinner?), Director of Wine Marian Jansen op de Haar provides suggested wine pairings for each entree selection.
Filet Mignon Brochette: shallots, mushrooms and sweet peppers with madeira sauce
Suggested wine pairing: Pretty Sally, Cabernet-Shiraz Victoria Australia, 2004/2005
Crackling Pork Osso Bucco: slow cooked pork shank served crispy with barbecue glaze and cilantro oil
Suggested wine pairing: Tenimenti Angelini, Toscana Tuttobene Red Italy, 2006
Chicken Alsace: topped with prosciutto and brie, white wine and apple beurre blanc
Suggested wine pairing: Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay Russian River Ranches, 2007
Dessert: Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with almond brittle, malted crème anglaise
Suggested wine pairing: Croft, Tawny Port 10 year old Portugal NV
You have several Valley locations to choose from. Scottsdale: 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480.596.8265; DC Ranch: 20753 N. Pima Rd., 480.538.8000; Chandler: 905 N. 54th St., 480.940.1900; Peoria: 9712 W. Northern Ave., 623.772.9463. http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/.
Don & Charlie’s, of Scottsdale, is also offering a special fall classics menu for October and November, in commemoration of its 29th anniversary. Guests can enjoy the special three-course Fall Classics Menu for $29 (not including tax or gratuity; the menu is valued at $40).
October menu:
Appetizer: Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip with toast points
Entrée:
Choice of Don & Charlie’s famous Cole Slaw – creamy or deli style
Prime Rib “Cuda Cut” (Don’s mom’s nickname) 10oz – roasted fresh daily to perfection
Choice of potato
Dessert: Gold Brick Sundae
November menu:
Appetizer: Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip with toast points
Entrée:
Choice of Don & Charlie’s famous Cole Slaw – creamy or deli style
Filet Medallion Trio – broiled with a horseradish-Dijon, parmesan and bleu cheese crust
Choice of potato
Dessert: Gold Brick Sundae
7501 E Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480.990.0900, http://donandcharlies.com/.