Five New Restaurants Around the Phoenix Area

Pete's Thai Cuisine - Located at 12032 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85020, Pete's has a diverse menu with over 80 items to order.  Open from 11:30am - 9pm, Sunday - Thursday and 11:30am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, a lunch buffet is offered from 11:30am - 3:30pm Sunday - Friday.  More at AZCentral.

Amalfi Pizzeria - Opening in December at Chandler Heights Rd. & Alma School Rd., according to the East Valley Tribune, "The authentic Italian menu will feature fresh, made-from scratch bread, pasta, pizza and more."

North - Sam Fox' second North restaurant in the valley opened on November 14 at 4925 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018. According to AZCentral, "Unlike the five other Norths...the Arcadia North won't follow corporate's modern Italian template. Instead, (Chef) Curtiss has gone more traditional, and less fussy. 'It's my stripped-down interpretation of regional Italian cuisine,' says Curtiss, whose father is Italian. The fare is "really simple and fresh."

O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery - Recently opened at 4900 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018, the eatery will have a classic American feel with a touch of South American. AZcentral has more information, including the fact that nobody knows what "O.H.S.O." stands for.

Caldero - Taking over the spot where Banana Leaf Asian Bistro was at 7111 E. Thomas Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257, Caldero will have, "traditional recipes spanning from Mayan to North Mexican." AZCentral has a good list of menu items.  The stated hours on Caldero's Facebook page are 11am to 2am daily.

Wendy's Introduces The 'W'

Yesterday, Wendy's announced their newest menu addition, the 'W.'  Wendy's describes the 'W' this way:

The "W" – with emphasis on the DOUBLE – serves up two 2.25-ounce patties of sizzling, fresh, never-frozen North American* beef, with double the cheese, too. Topped with our zesty signature sauce, the "W" – like our recently-launched Dave's Hot 'N Juicy Cheeseburgers -- is made-to-order the right way with fresh, quality ingredients: sweet red onions, hand-leafed lettuce and crinkle-cut pickles, all on a buttered, toasted bun.

The suggested price of the 'W' is $2.99 and comes in at 580 calories, 33 grams of fat and 32 grams of protein.

Starbucks: Buy One Holiday Beverage, Get One Free (4 Days Only)

The Starbucks website lays out the deal:

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha

Celebrate the season together with someone – and something – you love at Starbucks. On November 17–20 from 2–5 p.m., when you buy one holiday beverage, you’ll get a second one free. Warm up with your choice of a Peppermint Mocha or new Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Gingerbread Latte or the longest-running holiday favorite, the Eggnog Latte.

If you click on the above links for each drink, you can customize the drink to your liking.  In the meantime, here is what each drink is made with:

• Peppermint Mocha - Espresso, steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint flavored syrup, topped with sweetened whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.
• Skinny Peppermint Mocha - Espresso with steamed nonfat milk and sugar-free bittersweet mocha sauce.
• Caramel Brulée Latte - Espresso and steamed milk flavored with caramel Brulée sauce, topped with sweetened whipped cream and caramel Brulée topping.
• Gingerbread Latte - Espresso with steamed milk and gingerbread flavored syrup. Topped with sweetened whipped cream and nutmeg.
• Eggnog Latte - Espresso with steamed eggnog and milk, topped with ground nutmeg.

Paradise Valley Burger Company Opens in Phoenix

Paradise Valley Burger Company recently opened over at 4001 E. Bell Rd. #102 Phoenix, AZ 85032. This is the first Paradise Valley Burger Company to open and, according to AZCentral, "chef-owner Bret Shapiro seems determined to not only push the envelope on creative recipes, but to figure out how to mix everything possible with beef."

To get an idea of just exactly what Chef Shapiro is mixing with beef and to see what else is offered, you can check out the menu. In addition to burgers, you will also find chicken, pulled pork, sloppy joe and even a shrimp club.

Paradise Valley Burger Company is open Monday - Saturday from 11am to 8pm and closed on Sundays.