Page 26 July 2016 By Riley Kissee The Seventh Street corridor north of Camelback is quickly becoming a prominent destination in the Valley’s dining scene. Stock & Stable, which is adjacent to The Yard, joins good company on the block and is sure to become a regular rotation for many neighborhood diners in Phoenix. The restaurant’s name alludes to the nearby Murphy Bridle Path, which has maintained a rich equestrian history since 1941. The restaurant resides in a mixed-use development project called The Colony, which includes The Herb Box. Pulling into the complex, cars are greeted by stringed lights that sway above the entry and lead to a surprisingly large parking lot with an ample amount of spaces. Walking up to the building, guests can observe a large mural of an astronaut taking a selfie in outer space. The modern two-story building has a sturdy frame that was formerly a 1950s off ice building. The front of the establishment is lined with glass, which allows natural light to f low into the restaurant and gives diners the opportunity to observe the bustling Seventh Street neighborhood. Décor elements include imperfect square blocks of wood arranged across the wall, ambient lighting shining from Edison bulbs, and a copper pressed tin ceiling. Tables are situated on the perimeter, while a massive, timeless bar resides at the heart of the interior. Overall, the restaurant feels comfortably worn, almost as though it’s been a neighborhood staple for several years. The menu was developed by partner and Head Chef Joe Absolor, formerly of Clever Koi, with fare described as “American gastropub but with hints of a casual Italian trattoria.” The menu is layered with hearty dishes such as artisan meat salumi boards, Double Cut Pork Chop with roasted peaches, Beer Butt Chicken served with lemon confit and fresh herbs, Beef Tongue Pastrami, Shrimp Stuffed Cannelloni , and Lamb Agnolotti. Brunch is served every weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers a creative selection of eats, which includes gourmet cereals, benedicts, Monkey Bread, French Toast Sticks, Beef Tongue Hash and more. The second floor of the building contains a speakeasy lounge called Honor Amongst Thieves, which serves an extensive list of craft cocktails, as well as meat and cheese boards. Central Phoenix dining continues to thrive with new addition STOCK & STABLE 5538 N. Seventh St. Phoenix stockandstable.com PLACES WE LOVE By Mallory Gleich All Saints’ Episcopal Day School ended the school year on a high note when St. Mary’s Food Bank recognized them as a Hunger Hero. Each year, students from All Saints’ are asked to complete a service project. Volunteering with St. Mary’s is one of the many projects students work on. Along with teachers and parents, the students help raise money and donate food to the food bank. This is the fourth year All Saints’ has received this honor. The Hunger Hero program was created to recognize organizations that provide donations and assistance to St. Mary’s Food Bank. The assistance comes in three specific areas: food, funding and volunteer work. The organizations are recognized for providing a significant amount in each of these areas. “These organizations are making the greatest impact for our organization in helping us alleviate hunger for individuals and families throughout Arizona,” said Kerri Cole, who works with St. Mary’s. All Saints’ also has a program instituted within the school called the Builders Club. The Builders Club is a service- oriented club where sixth- through eighth-grade students put together service projects and ideas to help out the community. Part of the All Saints’ Hunger Hero honor is based on the food drives that the Builders Club holds each year, the biggest one occurring during the Thanksgiving season. The Builders Club sets boxes from St. Mary’s in each classroom and gives daily reminders for students, teachers and parents to donate canned food or perishable items. Once food is gathered, the entire school is invited to an “Ingathering,” or chapel service, where the Priest at the school blesses the food and then St. Mary’s picks up the food. Last year, All Saints’ was recognized as a Hunger Hero for donating over 6,000 pounds of food and serving over 1,300 volunteer hours. Dean Papadopoulos, who is the vice president of the Builders Club, has volunteered for St. Mary’s for four years. “What inspires me to volunteer is the fact that I know that we can make the world a better place,” Papadopoulos said. Along with the food drive in November, the Builders Club also organizes a drive in the spring called Pennies for Peanut Butter. The students compete with each other by collecting money in a class jar. The students with the most pennies win ice cream and free dress, and the money is donated to St. Mary’s, providing lunches to students around the Valley. This year, the students raised over $3,500. St. Mary’s Food Bank holds a yearly luncheon to recognize the organizations that were awarded Hunger Heroes. “The luncheon is a great opportunity for us to convey how the organizations’ impact is making a difference for the clients we serve and let them know how much St. Mary’s and our clients appreciate their support,” Cole said. If you’d like to learn more about St. Mary’s or how you can donate, please call 602-343-3173 or visit firstfoodbank.org. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School named Hunger Hero All Saints’ sixth graders volunteered for their Service Day at St. Mary’s.