Page 36 September 2011 Roasted Tuscan tomatoes Arcadia News food writer Gabe Bertaccini has been traveling and cooking all summer long and shares this from his blog Convivium by Chef Gabriele Bertaccini : Three-Courses | 5-7pm Daily Complimentary Views Neighborhood Menu Located at The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 214-8000 www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com ROASTED TUSCAN TOMATOES Extra virgin olive oil 8 ripe roma tomatoes, halved lengthways 2 tbsp. olive oil Salt & ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. caster sugar Fresh oregano, rosemary, sage, basil 2 cloves of fresh garlic 1 tsp. of fennel seeds Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Preheat grill on medium high. Lightly grease a grill tray with olive oil or line with foil or non-stick baking paper. Place the tomatoes, cut-side up, on the tray. Brush the cut side of tomatoes with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the caster sugar. Place under preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Before serving sprinkle on top a fi nely chopped mixture of rosemary, sage, basil, fennel seeds, fresh garlic and fresh oregano. Sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and serve warm or at room temperature.

Page 37 September 2011 CROWN KING, AZ Two hours north of Phoenix www.crownking.com Colorful Crown King offers variety of victuals and fun By Kaley Kalil If you’re looking for a rustic adventure that takes you off the map and back in time, visit historic Crown King, Arizona. Approximately two hours from Phoenix and 6,000 feet above the desert fl oor, Crown King is nestled comfortably atop the Bradshaw Mountains. Dating back to 1870 when the Bradshaw gold and silver rush fi rst began, Crown King was so named fi ve years later, after the discovery of the Crowned King Mine. With the establishment of a post of fi ce in 1888, the fi rst saloon built in 1889 and the arrival of the railroad and General Store in 1904, this small mining town has been booming over the past 100 years. Occasional snowfall in the winter and summer temperatures 20-25 degrees cooler than Phoenix attract Arizona outdoorsmen year round. Popular activities include hikin’, huntin’, fi shin’, boozin’, front porch sittin’ and good old pannin’. Local wildlife includes deer, bears, javelina, bobcats, mountain lions and other varmints. Don’t confuse the coyotes’ howlin’ or the raccoons’ rustlin’ with the hootin’ an’ hollerin’ heard from late-night karaoke sessions down at the saloon. The living ghost town’s “No paved roads to Crown King” motto has led it to become a wildly sought-after haven for off-road recreation. Dirt bikers, four-wheelers and motorcyclists all fl ock to the Saloon and General Store on weekends - often their lunch destination after a day’s work of rompin’ around. The winding dirt road that was once the old rail bed, as well as the visually stimulating hiking trails through the pine- laden Prescott National Forest, all lend breathtaking mountain views during the day and exceptionally starry skies during the night. If it’s history that intrigues you, wet yer whistle at the oldest continuously operating bar in Arizona or rediscover the 1893 Gladiator Stamp Mill housed in a building constructed almost entirely from parts of a school, a church and old mines. The Mill Restaurant’s newest addition of the Engine Room brings with it the opportunity to enjoy perfectly cooked, bacon-wrapped fi let mignon complemented by stunning sunsets and live music. Wake up with breakfast burritos at Crown King Café, grab some gifts at the Crown King Curio and bring home some of the General Store’s decadent fudge. This quaint western town’s charm and local color really come to life in annual events such as the Crown King Prom and the World’s Shortest Memorial Day Parade. Don’t miss the upcoming Fire Department Dinner, Dance and Auction on Sept. 17, the sixth annual Apple Festival on Oct. 1, or the 27 th annual Fall Chili Cook-off on Oct. 8. With a mere 80-100 full time residents, overnight accommodations are available at various establishments. Check out www. crownking.com for more information. To visit Crown King, head north on the I-17 freeway and take either the Bumble Bee (248) or Bloody Basin exits (259). Follow the (few) posted signs all the way to the top and be sure to take photos along the way. Kaley is a 24-year-old traveler from Arcadia. Read about her adventures at www.kalilsays.wordpress.com. EVERYDAY! 480-949-6838 www.pizza-re.com 150 th Anniversary Celebration of Italy’s Unity! Dinner Special for 2 SICILY VIA PHOENIX $ 55 00 Set Menu Includes Set Menu Includes: : A glass of Nero d’Avola Wine ★ Primo Primo ★ Choice of Soup or Salad as Appetizer ★ Choice of Secondo Choice of Secondo ★ Loin Lamb Chops alla Greca Swordfish Rollatini Veal Cotoletta ★ Choice of Homemade Dolce Choice of Homemade Dolce ★ Cannoli or Cassata di Gelato ★ Coffee or Tea Coffee or Tea ★ 4231 E Indian School Rd • Phoenix 602.955.1213 • LaFontanellaPHX.com Expires 10/01/11. Maximum 6 people per table. Valid only with payment in cash. Expires 10/01/11. Maximum 6 people per table. Valid only with payment in cash. new happy hour / reverse happy hour 4pm-6pm / 10pm-2am (7 days a week) 3146 e. camelback road 602.522.2288 deluxburger.com