California eating...
Once a week Aidan spends the evening at Bob and Marsha’s under the guise that Sean and I get to go out and have a “date night”. In actuality, the three of them have conspired to have their own time without us. Aidan can’t wait for those evenings. He usually jumps out of the car before I can bring it to a stop and takes off at a dead run to see what Bob is doing in the field or what Marsha’s cooking or to do one of the hundreds of other things a seven-year-old boy can do on a farm. Sean and I look forward to it too, although we have long since learned that it isn’t really about us anymore. Doesn’t every parent figure that out?
Last week we drove to North Scottsdale to have dinner at Calistro, a new restaurant off of the 101 and Pima that specializes in “green” dining. Devin Walsh the owner and chef at Calistro has created an amazing menu that focuses on locally grown, organic foods and delivers them with an equally fresh preparation and presentation. They aim to create dishes without heavy creams and sauces, and the magic is that you don’t even miss them.
We shared a roast beet salad to start that was as appetizing as it was beautiful. Sean went on to have the pork tenderloin, which he enjoyed immensely and I had the organic vegetarian plate, which had a beautiful array of fresh veggies and greens. Devin also sent out a plate of squash blossoms, which is truly a rare and seasonal treat. I love squash blossoms and I am on a constant search to find the different creative ways chefs work with these beautiful flowers. Devin’s squash blossoms had an Asian flair that I had never seen before. They were stuffed with a halibut mousse and flash fried in a tempura batter. Squash blossoms are only available a few weeks a year, but trust me, they are worth the wait.
The whole vibe at Calistro is California cool with a touch of French sophistication, and we were lucky enough to enjoy a spectacular Arizona sunset that made the evening perfect . In short, it is the neighborhood place I wish was in my hood.
18221 North Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480.502.0325
Labels: Calistro, Restaurants
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