Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Healthy Eating ~ Modern Market


What is old is new again. We see this from film, television, summer fashion trends, and food. The concept of farm to table is beginning to take traction in America. The concept that food is healthy, increases energy, and provides proper nutrients is a value many are finding for their lifestyle. 
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Modern Market
Anthony Pigliacampo, co-owner of Modern Market, decides in 2009 the time was like no other to step aside his corporate job and begin a change in food choices for eating out. The ability to find a healthy choice at a reasonable price was the basis for the restaurant. This was the beginning of Modern Market.
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Modern Market
Modern Market brings the farm to table concept with a modern flair. The food is prepared from farm fresh ingredients in each location each day. The staff  is trained and well prepared to cook each meal from scratch that nourishes the mind and body. The food philosophy is, "Have you ever noticed, when you eat great food you feel good?"
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Pigliacampo attends the soft opening of Ahwahnee's Modern Market. He states, "healthy food, every ingredient we consciously source. "We actually find the vendor, negotiate with our vendors about the quality products. Arizona is a good location for farm to table. Many of our greens are literally 30 hours ground to our restaurant."  The philosophy is a holistic view on health, added sugar is the devil and good fats are friends. 
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Modern Market Dinner Plates
Modern Market serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering. The menu includes:
  • Breakfast sandwiches
    • Rocket egg
    • Egg and cheese
  • Scrambles
    • Southwest tofu
    • Sausage kale
  • Breakfast plate
    • Eggs and prosciutto
    • Eggs and toast
  • Fresh salads
    • Thai coconut
    • Toscano
  • Toasted sandwiches
    • Chipotle steak
    • Blueberry pesto
  • Brick oven pizza
    • M*rita
    • prosciutto
  • Homemade soups varies on the season
  • Drinks
    • Wine 
    • Beer
    • Natural craft soda
    • Tea
    • Coffee
    • Bottled drinks
    • Kombucha
The evening was a delight. We enjoyed a warm cozy atmosphere. The menu is wholesome ingredients. The freshness was filled with savory flavors. Ray and I enjoyed:
  • Chicken Breast
    • Hormone and antibiotic free herb roasted chicken with chimichurri sauce
    • Macaroni and cheese 
    • Roasted asparagus
  • Sesame Tofu 
    • Seasoned organic tofu
    • Lemon maple vinaigrette (served on the side)
    • Rosemary sweet potato mash 
    • Roasted asparagus
The restaurant provides self-service for ordering & drinks, prices affordable and warm atmosphere. The menu was beautifully simple. Looking forward to a healthier choice when eating out. 
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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Celebration Food & Wine Oscars® Governors Ball

Following the Oscars® celebrities like Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Casey Affleck will gather at the Governors Ball. This year the top in the food, pastry, and design gather to showcase their talents. This year is a "Magical Transformation."

Chef Wolfgang Puck (23rd consecutive year), chef to the celebrities, will continue this year with whimsy and Hollywood glamour. He has a few traditions coming back with new additions. His executive chef works side-by-side with him to ensure that this evening goes off without a hitch. 

New menu items will include Moroccan spiced Wagyu short rib topped with a parmesan funnel cake; taro root tacos with shrimp, mango, avocado and chipotle aioli; gnocchetti with braised mushrooms and cashew cream; lobster corn dogs; made-to-order sushi, custom poke bowls and an array of shellfish; plus a selection of Puck’s signature dishes such as smoked salmon Oscars®, chicken pot pie with shaved black truffles, 2,600 lb. ice raw bar with poke, sushi and shellfish, truffle popcorn, and baked macaroni and cheese. The bite sized hors d’oeuvres and small plate entrees will pass through out the evening. 

 The cocktails and spirits the Oscar® winners and guest will enjoy follow the evening theme. Piper Heidsieck champagne poured from Oscar® themed Magnums, and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola wine. There will be three cocktails designed for Oscar® Gold that includes Hillhaven Lodge (director Brett Ratner's Beverly Hills mansion's name) Whiskey. Perfect combination for dinner and celebration.

 What is dinner without dessert? Pastries prepared by the pastry team of Kamel Guechida, Monica Ng and Jason Lemmonier will ensure plenty playful innovative desserts for the evening celebration. This will include the much sought after 24 carat gold chocolate Oscar® statues, macaroons, lava cakes, seven flavors of gelato and sorbet, vanilla and red velvet waffles and Takoyaki cake balls. The chocolate buffet includes; caramel cappuccino Oscar® lollipops, Oreo cookie s’more domes and chocolate bonbons in “movie theater flavors” like Sour Patch Kids, Red Hots and Goobers. A perfect ending to a night celebrating. 

 The Academy's Governors Ball will be held in the Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of the Hollywood & Highland Center. Event producer Cheryl Cecchetto (her 28th year producing the Ball) along with her Sequoia Productions team will create a location to accommodate the expected 1500 guests from Oscar® recipients, nominees, and show presenters. The guest will enter the Ball, and "will transition from a dazzling sea of red to a tricolor motif of eye-popping gold and red on an infinite blanket of white. The unique design of the space has been meticulously created to celebrate Oscar® gold,"said Jeffrey Kurland.

Academy Awards Governors Ball floral arrangements will be designed by Mark Held of Mark's Garden. He has provided beauty for the Governors Ball for the past 22 years. The room and tables will be filled with beautiful white and red roses and magnolias. This will bring the final touch of glamor in the decor.

The Governor, Kurland, works closely to oversee the menu, décor, and entertainment. This is Kurland's eight year as the Governor. He is a costume designer and Oscar® nominee. Award-winning singer-songwriter Cynthia Erivo is set to perform at the Governors Ball.


This year's party looks to be the celebration that is a Magical Transformation for Oscar Gold winners and guests. The 89th Oscars® will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Dolby Theatre, and televised live by the ABC Television Network.
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