Page 44 April 2013 Local chef to cook at James Beard House chocolate mint, cashew and cheesecake. In the Goossen household no one could keep their hands out of the toffee jar. “Seriously the best toffee I’ve ever had. And I fancy myself a serious enthusiast,” said my husband Craig between bites of milk chocolate almond and chocolate mint. I guess I know what to give him for our anniversary. For more information, visit TwinkleToesToffee.com. Amanda Goossen is mother of a 5-and 7-year old, runs the Arcadia News book club and searches the Valley for the best sweets to share with readers. Sweets Continued from page 43 Cullen Campbell By Michelle Milan Cullen Campbell, local chef and owner of Italian restaurant Crudo, has been invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City on April 22. The James Beard Foundation is a national nonpro fi t organization “dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives,” according the foundation’s website. “Only the best in the country get picked,” Campbell said. “You have to present your menu to them, and they have to accept you.” Once the menu is submitted, it’s in “the works” for more than a year, Campbell said. The James Beard Foundation goes through them and the chef is required to send all local press accounts to prove they’re a leader in their community – as far as food goes – he said. “I’m really excited, I’ve always wanted to do this,” Campbell said. “It was one of the happiest days of my life when I found out.” Campbell said probably only three people from Arizona have cooked there in a year. Continued on page 45 a a l Garden • Arcadia High • Peo op p p p s • St. Theresa • Basketball • Ki id d ds i e e eu ums • Softball • Shemer Art • Ch hr r ri r o o o ol lleyball • Neighborhood News • Sp po o or N e e e er rtainment • Ingleside • Football • N N N a n n n nt ts • Squaw Peak • Recreation • Dram m m ma a d a a an nce • Church News • Hopi • Arc ca a a n t t th & Fitness • Arts & Entertainme e en n a • Hopi • Football • Desert Botani ic c c ca S d d d dia High • People • Phoenix Zoo • S S s s sketball • Kids • Tavan • Museums s er A l Peak • Recreation • Drama • Baseb ba a a u u ur rch News • H i Don’t Miss a Day. l em em emer er er er A A A A Art rt rt rt rt • • • • Ch Ch Ch Ch Chri ri ri ri rist t st st st L L L Lut ut uth he he her ra ran n • • V Vo V l hborhood News • Sports • Arts & Ent gleside • Football • Neighborhood Pe Peak ak • • R Re ecr t ti i Peak • Recr ti emer Art Ch i orts • A l • Nei V rts & En ghborh e A l l emer Art • Christ Lutheran • Vo e d d Pe Peak ak • • R Rec ecre reat atio ion • D D l d ARCADIADAILY COM i i i i i i i i ig g g i i i i i i i i i i i ig g g g from your friends at Pete’s Happy Easter Happy Easter WE’RE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU AT ANY OF OUR 8 CONVENIENT VALLEY LOCATIONS! • 22 S. Mesa Dr, Mesa • 1017 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe • 1111 E. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix • 2628 W. Van Buren, Phoenix • 3920 S. Central Ave, Phoenix • 4121 N. 44th St, Phoenix FAX: 602-952-9233 • 5516 W. Glendale Ave, Phoenix • 9309 W. Van Buren, Tolleson Need a menu? Visit our web site: WWW. PETESFISHANDCHIPS .COM Burgers, Dogs, Burritos! Scrumptious Fish & Chips! Fresh Breaded Onion Rings! Children’s Menus at Some Locations! Drive Thru/Take-Out Is Our Specialty! ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Family Owned & Operated Since 1947 602-956-0178 4144 E. Indian School Rd. Come enjoy all your TeePee favorites with the great weather on our cool new patio!

Page 45 April 2013 His menu will be a six-course meal including several hors d’oeuvres such as ahi hearts with pickled spring garlic and beef hearts with nduja ninaigrette. Courses will include butter fi sh crudo with tomatoes, lemon and lardo; Santa Barbara abalone with salsa verde and I’itoi onions; and crespelle with red wine strawberries and ricotta. Some of the wines to be served with each course include Ca’Viola Brichet Barbera d’Alba 2009 and Le Salette Valpolicella Classico 2011. Tickets are $170 per person at www. jamesbeard.org or by calling 212-627-2308. Campbell Continued from page 44 Slider-eating contest winners get glory. The 100 Club of Arizona bene fi ts. First-responder assistance aided by slider-eating test By Michelle Milan The Chicago Hamburger Co. will host its fourth annual Slider Eating Contest to bene fi t the nonpro fi t 100 Club of Arizona. It will be 3:30 p.m. April 7 at 38th Street and Indian School Road. The entrance fee for contestants is $35. The restaurant also will be open 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and all proceeds from the day’s sales will go to the 100 Club of Arizona. The 100 Club of Arizona provides fi nancial support to families of public safety of fi cers and fi re fi ghters killed or seriously injured. It also provides assistance that helps enhance their safety and welfare. “We chose to help this charity because we get a lot of police of fi cers and fi re fi ghters in the restaurant,” said Bob Pappanduros, owner of Chicago Hamburger Co. “This is a great charity and it helps them and their families.” People can pay to sponsor a police of fi cer or fi re fi ghter so they don’t have to pay an entrance fee, said Becca Eldridge, community events coordinator of the 100 Club of Arizona. Pappanduros said he never knows how much money the restaurant will raise; the highest was $1,600 and the lowest $800. Nicole Neter, event and volunteer manager of the 100 Club of Arizona, said the group hasn’t set a goal, members just want as many people to get involved as possible. “When we partner with people, we’re thankful for whatever we raise. Even that they thought of helping us is more important.” Eldridge said. “That’s our motto in any of our partnerships.” In the past, the contest has had as many as 16 contestants and as few at 10. The maximum allowed is 20, Pappanduros said. About 80 to 100 people come to watch and be a part of the fundraiser and contest, he said. The eating competition will be held outside in the parking lot. The Maule Family Band will provide entertainment. “It should be fun even if you don’t want to enter the contest,” Eldridge said. To sign up or become a sponsor, call 602-955-4137. a a l Garden • Arcadia High • Peo op p p p s o o • St. Theresa • Basketball • Ki id d ds i se e eu ums • Softball • Shemer Art • Ch hr r ri r Vo o o ol lleyball • Neighborhood News • Sp po o or N te e e er rtainment • Ingleside • Football • N N N a en n n nt ts • Squaw Peak • Recreation • Dram m m ma a d Da a an nce • Church News • Hopi • Arc ca a a n l lt t th & Fitness • Arts & Entertainme e en n a s s • Hopi • Football • Desert Botani ic c c ca S a ad d d dia High • People • Phoenix Zoo • S S le • Ph a as s sketball • Kids • Tavan • Museums s • Tav h h er A l w w w Peak • Recreation • Drama • Baseb ba a a hu u ur rch News • H i Follow the Titans. Visit Sports at l h h hem em emer er er er A A A A Art rt rt rt rt • • • • Ch Ch Ch Ch Chri ri ri ri rist t st st st L L L Lut ut uth he he her ra ran n • • V Vo V l ghborhood News • Sports • Arts & Ent ngleside • Football • Neighborhood w w Pe Peak ak • • R Re ecr t ti i w Peak • Recr ti hemer Art Ch i orts • A l • Nei V rts & En ghborh h he A l l hemer Art • Christ Lutheran • Vo e d d w w Pe Peak ak • • R Rec ecre reat atio ion • D D l d ARCADIADAILY COM i i i i i i i i ig g g i i i i i i i i i i i ig g g g 28 Crafts on Draft ■ Stone Hearth Pretzels ■ Huge Outdoor Patio 3622 N. Scottsdale Road ■ 480.947.4006 ■ BratHausAZ.com Sun–Thurs 11am–10pm ■ Fri & Sat 11am–Midnight HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri. 3-6pm. $2 off drafts. $1 off bottles.