Phoenix 2009 Official Visitors Guide - (Page 56) DINING Lon’s at The Hermosa Inn DINE AGAINST A BACKDROP OF COLORFUL SUNSETS With a savory spectrum of cuisine that ranges from signature Southwestern dishes to exotic international fare (and every option in between), Greater Phoenix has all the ingredients to leave you feeling a warm after-dinner glow. Whether you enjoy flavors from faraway lands or tantalizing tastes that are indigenous to this region, our acclaimed chefs are sure to dish up something that will leave you craving more. Local restaurants offer a variety of culinary experiences and are celebrated for their unique brand of Southwestern fare derived from Native American, Spanish and Mexican influences. Chefs create exquisite Southwestern dishes, blending flavors from an array of locally grown herbs, fruits and vegetables as well as poultry, beef and other livestock. 56 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Among the Sonoran Desert ingredients are pomegranates, figs, pumpkins, squashes, tomatoes, onions and corn. In addition, succulent grapefruit, lemons, oranges, tangelos and other homegrown fruits are used as citrus accents to create unexpectedly fresh flavors in everything from salads and entrées to desserts and mixed drinks. Delightful fusions are created using other indigenous plants such as agave—traditionally used to make tequila—and the sweet red fruit and nopales from the prickly pear cactus. Respected authorities such as Wine Spectator and Food & Wine magazines and the James Beard Foundation have cited Greater Phoenix restaurants and chefs as among America’s best. And, of course, one of the best things about dining in Greater Phoenix is the spectacular setting. With our wonderful weather, big desert sky and wealth of open-air patios, we set the standard for “eating out.” For more information about dining in Greater Phoenix, please see the chart and listings on the following pages, or go to www.phxdining.com. (877) CALL-PHX KERRICK JAMES http://www.phxdining.com
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