NOVEMBER 2024 46 A rcadia residents are ready to swap icy drinks for steaming bowls of goodness, celebrating the flavors of fall with everything from zesty chili to creamy tortilla soup. Local restaurants have introduced seasonal specials while also shining a spotlight on those menu staples that come in a cup or a bowl. Grab your favorite spoon – soup season is here! 3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix themarketbyjennifer.com Chef-Owner Jennifer Russo debuted her new seasonally-driven fall and winter menu that includes items like beef carpaccio and a spicy salmon tostada. On the soup side is pozole verde, a gluten-free pork and hominy soup with all the traditional fixings, and a corn soup with sweet corn puree, grilled corn, and a jalapeno-cheddar biscuit. 4041 N. 40th St., Phoenix thevig.us The menu at The Vig features a mix of contemporary American cuisine with seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Handcrafted burgers, salads and pizzas are on the menu, but for soup lovers, the pozole is the star. This red chili spiced Mexican soup made with pork, hominy, cilantro, avocado, radish, red onions and cabbage is available by the bowl. 5618 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix ranchhousegrille.com Ranch House Grille has been serving up breakfast and lunch favorites for almost two decades, but one of the most popular dishes on the menu is the pork chile verde, made with a secret family recipe. Customers can order the pork chile verde, Ranch House red chili or soup of the day in a cup, bowl, big bowl, bigger bowl and biggest bowl. 4031 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix gadzooksaz.com With a business plan in hand and a little help from his college roommate, Aaron Pool took his love for Mexican cuisine and a few family recipes and turned it into Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup, a lunch and dinner spot. The Pool matriarch, Linda, is responsible for the restaurant’s popular tortilla soup recipe. She blends up several dozen corn tortillas into the stock, which Pool said gives it a great corn flavor and smell and thickens the soup. “Mom would make the soup in huge batches for my roommates and myself when we were attending Arizona State,” Pool said. “I always told her if I open up the enchilada shop that we would sell the tortilla soup.” 4340 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix pitajungle.com Pita Jungle’s lentil soup is an immune- boosting favorite for the winter. This soup has earthy, savory flavors with tahini drizzled on top and goes best paired with a side of pita bread or seasoned pita chips. Seasonal soups are also available. 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale jgsteakhousescottsdale.com A year-round staple, J&G’s French onion soup starts with a broth made from caramelized sweet onions, thyme and homemade chicken stock. The star of the dish is French comté cheese, which gives the soup a melty, cheesy crust. J&G Steakhouse is also currently featuring kabocha squash soup pureed with coconut, Thai curry, cilantro and lime. 3961 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix crutacos.com An Arcadia favorite throughout the winter months, Cru’s pozole is commonly used to celebrate the holidays in Mexican culture. Slowly simmered savory broth, pork, hominy, lime, onion, jalapenos and cilantro – it’s one of Chef Richard Hinojosa’s favorite things. “One of the reasons I look forward to the weather cooling down every year is cooler temps mean it’s time for pozole,” Chef Hinojosa said. “Every morning that I open CRUjiente Tacos and can smell the pozole simmering, is a special occasion!” 4001 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix eatupdrivein.com Owners Caitlin and Ryan Jocque have been in the restaurant industry in some form or another for almost two decades and have based their menus off of things they know the neighborhood might enjoy. Enter two soups – chicken and veggie and chicken tortilla, and two chilis, turkey and vegan – that are ready to satisfy, whether you bring the family in or take your meal to-go. 4433 N. 16th St., Phoenix miraclemiledeli.com Miracle Mile Deli is one of Phoenix’s most iconic dining institutions. For more THIS MONTH: SOUPS! P R E S C H O O L - E L E M E N T A R Y
47 NOVEMBER 2024 than 75 years the establishment has been owned and operated by three generations of the Grodzinsky and Garcia family. Customer favorites include the signature New York-style sandwiches as well as five soup options: a cup or bowl of matzoh ball soup, chicken noodle, vegetable, beef stew or homemade chili. 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale marcellinoristorante.com Marcellino’s menu features a daily changing chef’s selection, which can include split pea, lentil, farro, zucchini and carrot puree or potato and leek soup. Available during the cooler months, the hearty pasta e fagioli – a customer favorite – is made with Italian beans and pasta. 800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale roaringfork.com Roaring Fork has a tortilla soup paired with their house-roasted rotisserie chicken that is offered year-round, but is most popular during the winter months. Inside is rotisserie chicken, avocado, cotija cheese and tortilla strips. 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale wildflowerbread.com Eat, sip and enjoy four different soups at one of Wildflower’s 16 locations. The eatery offers potato cream cheese, chicken lemon vegetable, 12 vegetable and broccoli cheddar soup, each served with slices of artisan bread. Diners can order a cup or bowl, get their soup in a sourdough boule, or if you’re really hungry, grab a quart to take home. 4669 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix picazzos.com Picazzo’s Italian white bean and kale soup is packed with carrots, onions, tomatoes, cannellini beans, and dinosaur kale, simmered with seasonings and spices in a garlic, basil, thyme, and olive-oil-infused vegetable broth – perfect for those looking for a a gluten-free, vegan option. Last minute Pie Snob orders should be in by November 1 for pick up on November 22 and 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Flavors include apple crumb, caramel apple, green chile apple crumb, chocolate pecan, pumpkin praline, pumpkin cheesecake and razzleberry double-crust. Prices range from $26-$48. piesnob.com Until November 17, patrons can pre-order pies from SugarJam - The Southern Kitchen (15111 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale), which will be available for pickup on November 27 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. This year’s flavors include apple, caramel apple, apple crumb, cherry, cherry crumb, southern sweet potato, SugarJam pumpkin, bourbon pecan, chocolate pecan and peach cobbler. Prices range from $27-$30. sjsouthernkitchen.com On Thanksgiving Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Royal Palms Resort (5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) invites friends and family to gather round and celebrate with a buffet curated by Executive Chef Lee Hillson. Diners will find an array of breakfast favorites and holiday classics, plus a carving station with honey glazed ham and roasted turkey, a waffle and French toast bar and a dessert and pie station. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, mimosa or cider. Prepaid reservations can be made online. The buffet is priced at $175+ per adult, $75+ for children ages 6-12 and complimentary for children 5 and under. royalpalmshotel.com ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho (6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale) will offer a chef-attended starter buffet with entrées and sweets available on November 28 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner starts at $77; children 12 and under are $25. Reservations required. The restaurant also has to-go meals for purchase that include organic turkey and sides like potatoes, gravy, sweet potato gratin, stuffing, brussels sprouts and bacon hash and dinner rolls. A whole- turkey package serves eight to 10 ($349 for uncooked turkey, $399 for fully cooked); a half-turkey package serves four to six people ($249, with fully cooked turkey). Pies are also available. Orders can be placed until 5 p.m. on November 22. Pick up on November 27 between noon and 6 p.m. or on Thanksgiving Day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. hotelvalleyho.com Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows (5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley) is serving up dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Treat yourself to all the trimmings, featuring turkey from Two Wash Ranch, tenderloin of beef or pan-seared Atlantic salmon. Finish with pumpkin pie, butterscotch pecan pie, or chocolate mousse cake. Individually portioned dinners are also available to- go and include turkey, chorizo cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, orange cranberry relish, buttered green beans and rolls. To-go meals are $59, $32 for children 12 and under. Add a sweet finish to the holiday with a whole butterscotch pecan pie ($38) or a pumpkin pie ($29). Orders can be placed through 5 p.m. on November 26. Pick up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. mountainshadows.com Full Speed Chicken and Ribs (513 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix) and Little Miss BBQ (4301 E. University Dr., Phoenix) are offering a Thanksgiving sides bundle for $175 that serves up to six people and includes mac and cheese, crispy fingerling potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, stuffing, gravy and more. Add a whole turkey breast for $65 or a whole brisket for $175. Orders will be available for pick-up on November 28 between 9 a.m.-1 p.m./12:45 at Little Miss. eatfullspeed.com or littlemissbbq.com On Thanksgiving Day, guests are invited to celebrate at Chompie’s (9301 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale) Valley locations. Diners can select a feast with stuffing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and gravy, string beans, candied yams, freshly baked rolls and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie. The cost is $30 for adults, $15 for children. The restaurant is also offering a Thanksgiving to-go meal that feeds 12-15 and includes a whole oven roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry, potatoes, veggies, dinner rolls, two pies and more for $300. chompies.com