Foodie news roundup for the week of Jan. 28.
KOVO Modern Mediterranean (pictured), which is open in the heart of Paradise Valley, is now dishing up weekend brunch. The menu features a variety of classic brunch dishes, brunch-time staples with a Mediterranean twist, and some classic Mediterranean fare. Think Mediterranean frittata, smoked salmon pizza and spanakopita benedict.
Deal alert: all Hash Kitchen locations will offer $2 off Bloody Mary purchases if you show your WM Open ticket next week during the event.
Brat Haus in Old Town is now the spot to celebrate Fido’s big day as it released a Dog Birthday Package which includes Goldwater Brewing Co. spent grain dog treats; dog beer by Good Boy Dog Beer; dog brats (chicken and pork flavor); party hats; and pawfect backdrop or mural for dog group photos. The package is $5 per tail.
Time to celebrate Chompie’s 40th birthday with a sweet deal! Beginning Feb. 1 and for a limited time, get a $10 Chompie’s gift card if you spend $50 or more on food from Chompie’s flavor-filled menu. This offer does not include catering.
The 67th Annual Great Canadian Picnic takes place on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the South Mountain Park Activity Complex. It promises to be a family-fun day filled with activities, games, live music, snow games, rock climbing wall, classic cars, door prizes and so much more for adults and kids. Don’t miss the great assortment of food trucks including the Canadian favorite, poutine! The event is open to the public and admission is free.
Lovers of chocolate and romance can feed their obsession at Magic Bird Festivals’ Art of Chocolate A’Fair on Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 at the Gilbert Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is Magic Bird’s eighth-annual chocolate-themed Valentine’s Day event. The festival features fine arts, crafts, live entertainment and–of course–confections and will take place outdoors for shoppers to enjoy the weather on the Great Lawn at the Gilbert Civic Center. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
Press Coffee offers a $6 Tee Time Bundle on its mobile app from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 during the Phoenix Open weekend. The offer includes an 8-oz. drip coffee and breakfast sandwich (eggs, bacon and American cheese on an English muffin). The Press Coffee app lets users place and pay for orders of coffee and food ahead of pick up. The app is available for free download on the App Store and Google Play (search: Press Coffee Roasters). The offer is available on the app only at Press locations with a full kitchen (Tempe, Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix and Chandler).
