Page 44 October 2014 Local eateries score a touchdown with fan-tastic wings By Amanda Goossen Football season packs the bars and casual restaurants each fall with high- energy fans looking to cheer on their team. With many eager to enjoy finger food alongside their beer of choice, Arcadia News began thinking about local bar food. After asking around to friends and neighbors, chicken wings were the resounding favorite. So we turned to Facebook for an unofficial vote and posted a question to our readers: Who has the best chicken wings in town? The results were impressive. With 64 responses at the time of press, all but a few gave JT’s Bar and Grill the prize. Here is our rundown of the best wings in the ‘hood. JT’S BAR AND GRILL Mention JT’s and immediately someone in your vicinity will say, “Have you had the wings?” I hadn’t. And the overwhelming response of the fans was starting to get to me. How had I not tried something so beloved by so many people? Not only did I try the wings last month, I devoured the wings. I tried every type and went back for seconds, thirds and fourths of each flavor variety. I went big and my life may never be the same. Choose from mild, medium, hot, suicide, spicy, honey barbecue, teriyaki or the works! No matter which way you go, you score. The flavors are great but to me the winning element is the crispiness that somehow survives all that ooey-gooey sauce. I go for spice and an abundance of flavor, so to me the works worked. And honey barbecue was the surprise hit with my guests. THE VIG What better place to hang on a Sunday afternoon, football fan or not, than The Vig? Relaxing, yet fun, this neighborhood hotspot is a crowd pleaser and on Sundays there is live music in the evening. Although there are many items on The Vig menu that receive a high rating from the regulars, the chicken wings are at the top of the list. When I took one bite of the Thai sweet chili, I knew my waistline was in trouble. There was no way I could eat just one. Choose from traditional, barbecue or Thai sweet chili and these scrumptious grilled wings will have you licking your fingers and asking for more. OREGANO’S Oregano’s, the friendly neighborhood pizza joint, takes chicken wings in four different directions: wings of fire, Italian gold, garlic lime parmesan and barbecue. Creativity and flavor put these wings on our list but the traditional side of me always goes for the barbecue. The sweet and savory punch of Oregano’s own barbecue sauce is a tasty way to start a meal before devouring a giant pizza. HONORABLE MENTIONS Wally’s, Loco Patron Scottsdale and Zipps. October 2014 (Top) JT’s Bar and Grill has a variety of chicken wing flavors. (Right) Wings at The Vig.

Page 45 October 2014 October 2014 slow-cooked beef enchiladas By Jenn Bare Serves 8 ingredients • 4 pounds boneless chuck roast • 2 tablespoons oil • 4 cups sliced onions • 2 teaspoons salt • 2 teaspoons black pepper • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground preparation • In a saucepan, brown roast on all sides in oil. Place roast in slow cooker. • Add remaining ingredients except tortillas, cheese and sauce • Cover. Cook on high for 4-5 hours. • Shred meat with fork and return to slow cooker. Serving suggestion: Warm tortillas in oven or between two damp paper towels in microwave. Heat enchilada sauce. Fill each tortilla with 3/4 cup beef mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Roll up and serve with sauce. Serve with sour cream and guacamole. Variation: Use 2 pounds ground beef instead of chuck roast. Brown without oil in saucepan, along with chopped onions. "greatness is earned" FOOTBALL PROGRAM No K. FF 08/14 Fried Zucchini with Ranch $ 6 Fried Mushrooms with Ranch $ 6 Beef Tacos $ 7 Queso Dip with House Chips $ 8 BBQ Chicken Sliders with Truffle Fries $ 10 French Dip Sliders with Horsey Sauce & Truffle Fries $ 10 $ 5 you-call-it's ~ DURING ALL FOOTBALL GAMES Absolut, Absolut Flavors, Patron Silver & XO, Jameson, Maker's Mark, Jagermeister $ 7 Bloody Mary bar featuring Absolut & Ultimat Vodkas $ 7 mule Bar featuring Stoli & Tito's Handmade Vodkas f a n f a r e SAT + SUN Open-7pm 19 58 m m nn m m nn "Girls who love football are not weird. They're a rare gift from God. Those girls get bigger diamonds!" kellysatSouthBridge.com W H E N Y O U ' R E N O T W A T C H I N G " T H E G R E A T E S T S H O W O N T U R F " V I S I T kelly's at southbriDge 7117 East 6th Avenue | Scottsdale, A Z 85250 | 480 393 3205      • 2-4 1/2 ounces canned peeled, diced green chilies • 14 1/2 ounces canned peeled, diced tomatoes • 8 large tortillas (10-12 inch size) • 1 pound cheddar cheese, shredded • 4 cups green or red enchilada sauce