Christmas Eve Open House

Join us for Festive Fun …

at Our First
Christmas Eve Open House

Holiday Tunes from “The Hot Club”
Egg Nog, Holiday Fare and More …



11- 1 pm

129 ½ N. Cortez

Take a break
and come on down the street …
for a little Cheer!

Have a very Merry Christmas,
Happy Holiday,
and a Fine 2009!

Five Year Anniversary at 129 1/2

129 ½ An American Jazz Grille
That’s Right! December marks our Five Year Anniversary at 129 ½!

We opened our doors on Acker Music Festival Night five years ago,
and have been working hard to bring you the food,
music and service you have come to expect and enjoy.
Thanks!

We have a lot going on again this month,
Plus, some great surprises for the NEW YEAR!

In the meantime …

Wednesday Night 12/4
The Hot Club of Prescott
(Oh yeah, it’s Pasta Night Too!)

Thursday 12/5
Ramon Dana and myself ….
… Yeah as in me Barry.
We’ve actually been working on some stuff – so stop on by and see what ya think!

And then … The pros return …
Friday 12/6
Frankie & Rosemarie Chavez
Incredible Vocals – Great Fun – and always an upbeat finish!

Saturday 12/7
After a long absence ….
The Steve Annibale Trio
Another great reason to come down to the Courthouse Lighting Event

Sunday 12/8
Ramon Returns …
on his own this time
6 – 9
Thanks again for all the support, ideas and suggestions …
Keep ‘em coming and Join us for a Great Month!

As always, thanks for Coming In!
- Barry

Soup Sunday 11/23/08 at El Gato

Soup & Salad Sunday!
Add a side salad for $2.00 to any soup selection

Posole
Corn Chowder
Tuscan Tomato
Shrimp Bisque
Tortilla
Creamy Ham & Mushroom
Curry Chicken & Vegetable
Spanish Beef & Artichoke

Available Cup or Bowl
$4.00 Cup / $6.00 Hearty Bowl
$7.00 (2) two cups

Full Tapas and Dinner Menu available at 3:00pm

Halloween pics from 129 1/2

"Father Vampire Bob Shimizu"

- Hello Abby!

- Luke "Whattya mean you don't like your drink?"

- Oh yeah ... I'm havin' fun! "Can I wear this everyday?"

- I'm just here for the coffee!

Just some guys we drug in off the street.

(Beginners Luck)

Here are some great Halloweenm shots from Jane Ann! Thanks and have a good one!

Mike- ala DVA costume finds

Larry "Slash" Kantor - how did ALison talk him into this outfit?

Terri Farnneti - Maurices supposed better half!

This was the saddest look of the night!

- More to follow

Hope to see ya all in this week - there is a ton going on as always.

Funkadelic Halloween

You don't wanna miss this!

Friday Evening - It's Beginners Luck and all of us in 1970's costume!


Come on in, have a great time, and join the fun.


Happy Hour 4 - 6, with Dinner starting at 4,
and Music from 6:30 - 9:30.


Plenty of choices to start, spend, or finish your Halloween Night!


See ya there

November Music Calendar

November Music at 129 1/2

Saturdays

1 Ed Cornett & Tre38 Ed Cornett & Tre3

15 Bill West Trio

22 Gail Kennedy & Steve Sandner
29 Larry Kantor Trio

Sundays

2 – Ramon Dana, Piano

9 – Brian La Chance, Guitar

16 – Jeff Weisel, Piano

23 – Brian La Chance, Guitar

30 – Ramon Dana, Piano

Wednesdays

The Hot Club
Jack Petersen, Guitar, Tom Winker, Bass
Steve Batt, Mandolin

Thursdays

6 – Ramon Dana, Piano

13 Gail Kennedy & Steve Sandner

– vocals and piano

20 Susannah Martin & Steve Sandner

– vocals and piano

Fridays

7 - Frankie and Rosemary Quartet
- Vocals, percussion, guitar and bass

14 - Jeff Weisel Trio

21- Beginners LuckBob Shimizu, Larry Kantor and Brian Sinclair

28 - Jane Cheek – Vocals and Piano

It appears as if word is out on the new Happy Hour at 129 ½
- the place has been hoppin’ lately.

I wanna give ya’ll a heads up on the Funkadelic Halloween Next week.

Bob Shimizu and Beginners luck are gonna be in the house,
so expect a bit different sound, and a lot of fun.

Those in costume are in for a special surprise – See ya there.
129 ½ N. Cortez 443-9292

And now for this week

Tonight

Pasta Wednesday
- I’m making Tira Misu – just for you.
(Well, not literally, but you get the point.)

Six Pasta Selections – just $9.95
Four more at just $14.95

The Hot Club of Prescott
With Jack Petersen, Tom Winker, and Steve Batt
- Ya’ll know how I feel about these guys
6:30 – 9:30

Thursday, October 23
Ramon Dana
(Just ask Luke at the bar how much he likes Ramon.
The only thing the guy could do that would make him like Ramon more, was if he tap danced)

Friday & Saturday
Ed Cornett an TRE 3
Ed and the guys are a ton of Fun and great music too!

Sunday
Ramon returns, perhaps with his tap shoes just for Luke!

Have a great week – and get your get up ready to go on Halloween!

Have a great week and enjoy this last burst of warmth!
- Barry

PS – One more week of Music at El Gato with Don & Jane on the Patio this Friday from 6 – 9.

It was great out last week – so enjoy the fall weather and some great tunes. 316 W. Goodwin

Weekend Update

Oh my what fun we had last night with Rosemary and Frankie Chavez - now folks... that's why you own a jazz club!

Thanks for a great night guys! Coming up this week - The Hot Club for Wednesday Night Pasta Night, Thursday night Ramon Dana - Ya' gotta luv him! and for the Weekend, Ed Cornett and Tre3 are in the house both Friday and Saturday.

I'm gonna try to start posint some more recipes and what not over the next week or so, but it's going to require me to get up much earlier, and I'm not sure how I feel about that - keep checkin' in and thanks for coming in! - Barry

Good Monday Morning

Its the start of a new week, and as always, we've got a ton going on.

It's Diva Week

Thursday - Gail Kennedy with Torch Songs and Standards along with Steve Sandner and Brian Sinclair

Friday & Saturday
Roseamry Chavez with Frankie Chavez, Jack Ptersen and Tom Winker

- A great week of music nto to b emissed.

Tonight - All Night Happy Hour
Wednesday Night Pasta Night
and Great music!

Stop on in!
- Barry

Adclips weekend discount coupon

Copy, Paste, Print - give to your server -
$10.00 off any purchase of $50.00 or more,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 129 1/2.
Not valid with any other discount, promo or
gift certificate. exp 11/30/08
From Barry's Blog - Fourcornerstimes.blogspot.com

Don't miss our new Prime Rib & Bass Ale Fish Fry Sundays -we've perfected it! You're not gonna get better. Plus Ramon Dana on Piano Sunday, and Larry Kantor and the guys on Saturday.

Update ..

Way too much going on right now! Kids are out on Fall Break and it has been a while since I have had time to update the Blog.

Tonight - Pasta Wednesday in a Big Way - Great New Menu - great new dishes on both the pasta menu and Full Dinner Menu.

Music this Week:
The Hot Club
Jack, Tom & Steve- simply incredible

Thursday
Jeff Weisel on Solo Jazz Piano

Friday & Saturday
The Larry Kantor Trio
Larry, Brian and Brian

Sunday
Ramon Dana returns with a non stop marathon of Jazz Piano

Hope you all out and about enjoying this incredible weather - I'll get back after the break.

- Barry

The Value of a Good Cup

OK -

For the last several days we have been without a coffee maker in our house - not a good way to start the day. Anyway ... after being forced to buy my morning cup of Joe at various places, or going without ... I have to admit Rich's brew from Prescott Coffee Roasters has to be the best cup in town. I generally go for the Double Muddy Chai (Chai tea and a double shot of expresso). We also serve his roasts at both restaurants. So ... If your coffee maker breaks, and were not open .. Head down to Prescott Coffee Roasters on Gurley Street - you'll be glad you did!

More pics from the Taste of Prescott

Seafood Ceviche Cups from El Gato

Canlolis - I believe from The Rose

Royal Hawaiian Coffee House & Bistro - they were our neighbors ar the event

Abby & Jacob serving the masses!

Audrey and Jacob, when not helping serve food on Saturday at the taste of Prescott, photo documented the event. Here are some participants and some great looking food!

Taste of Prescott

This was the 8th year for the Taste of Prescott which brings together 22 restaurants to support the Yavapai Food Bank. We, and several other stores there have been there since the beginning, and this year was the biggest turn out yet. (And it didn't rain until the very end)

El Gato did Green Chile Pork Tacos and Ceviche Cups, whiel 129 1/2 did Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce and Apple & Fig Butter Bruschetta - I think we were a hit.

Thanks to Joseph for coordinating the food and Sarah, Nick, Abby, Pamela, Jacob and Audrey for hanging out all day to serve everyone. Audrey and Jacob were the official photgraphers of our group...

Fair Pics - ya' gotta luv it!

Not quite the fair I recall growing up - but we all had a good afternoon. Hannah proved the daredevil by going on most any ride she culd that involved speed and being suspended upside down (I didn't care for that one too much).

Here are a few pictures - Post Fair Pic, Jacob with Hannah's trophy Goldfish (one has survived a week - his name is Lucky ... go figure. Hannah next to her artwork that was on display. Can you tell it was a really warm, dusty, windy day?

Hittin' the Fair Today

I'll let you know how it goes, and drop in a few pics tomorrow morning.

The weekend was great and thanks to everyone who came out!

Stuff this week:

Tonight Ramon Dana on Piano, incredble BBQ & Bass Ale Fish Fry (Sounds funny I know, but it's way good!)

Tomorrow, Monday
Monday Night Football - with Happy Hour all night long.
If Larry, Alison and Perry are not there ... anyway.

Pasta Wednesday!
With the Hot Club and great Pasta Dishes - create your own!

Take Care and have a great week!

Farmers Market Bread Salad

I had a couple of requests to put this up here after making it at the Farmers Market this week.

The real secret is the Multi Grain Bread from Prescott College's Crossroads Cafe

1 Loaf Bread - cubed and seared in Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Roasted Garlic
1/4 Cup Roasted Garlic Olive Oil
4 Roma Tomatoes - fine uniform dice
2 T Fresh Herb Mixture
- Rosemary, Basil and Oregano
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Toss it all together right before service - you'll luv it
- Enjoy!

Monday Night Football

Hey –

Hope ya all had a great weekend.
The weather was near perfect, and things were hoppin’ at both El Gato and 129 ½.
Tonight – it’s our first all night Happy Hour for Monday Night Football
(check out the attached menu in case you haven’t seen it yet – it’s great)
First it’s the Vikings at Greenbay, followed by The Broncos at the Raiders
– get in early and get a seat and snacks for the night!

And now on to the traditional side of things at 129 ½ …
Music this week

Wednesday
The Hot Club is Back
With Jack Petersen, Tom Winker and Steve Batt
6:30- 9:30
(It’s pasta Wednesday too!)

Thursday
Ramon Dana

Friday, September 12th
A new group – their first time with us anyway ..
Frankie and Rosemary Chavez
Percussion and incredible Vocals

Saturday, September 13th
Ed Cornett and TRE3
Percussion, Bass and Guitar and a bit of Trumpet thrown in for good measure

Sunday, September 14th
Brian LaChance on Solo Jazz Guitar
6 – 9 pm

Come on in and join us for a great week! Take Care! - Barry

Music and What not this week at 129 1/2

We’ve got a great line up this week,
and a ton of new stuff going’ on!
Tonight
Wednesday, September 3rd

Pasta Night
Pick Your Pasta, Pick Your Sauce – just $9.95
Plus a couple of surprises

Our New Happy Hour
M – F
4-6
and 4-Close on Mondays

Music
- Wednesday, September 3, 2008 -
The Hot Club of Prescott
simply my favorite group
6:30 – 9:30
- Thursday, September 4th -
The Sounds of Jonathon Best on Piano
great fun
- Friday and Saturday -
September 5th & 6th
Ed Cornett and Tre3
another great bunch of guys and good time
6:30 – 9:30
And wrapping it up on Sunday,
Ramon Dana
Jazz Piano at its best
6:00 – 9:00

So come on in and enjoy!

- Barry

Labor Day Follow Up

Hope ya all had a great weekend, and had time to relax and unwind a bit. Thanks to everyone who came out - it was a great weekend overall! The weather held out for the most part and it even started to cool down a bit - you can tell Fall is just around the corner - Hard to Believe!

Have a great week! - Barry

Dinner Feartures Tonight and Pre Football Happy Hour - all night long!

We’ve got some great, fun dishes for this evening,
it’s also our Kick Off to the Pre Monday Night Football Happy Hour!

Happy Hour All Night long in the lounge,
along with our $10.00 ½ Rack BBQ Rib Dinner
and our great new Appetizers – all at Happy Hour Price

And here are the features for Tonight and Tomorrow

Have a great one!
- Barry

Dinner Features
Monday & Tuesday September 1st & 2nd

Appetizers
Idaho Nachos
Homemade Potato Chips, with Bleu Cheese, Bacon and Scallions
6
Bowl O’ Pickles
House prepared mixture of Carrots, Peppers and Cucumbers
3
Entrée Selections
Bourbon Apricot Pork Chop
Our House Double Cut Pork Chop, marinated and Chargrilled,

topped with Fresh Apricots in a Maple Bourbon Sauce
17
Salmon Pasta
Fresh Salmon, and Pasta in a Creamy Marinara with Dill
17
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta
Marinated and chargrilled Chicken Breast, topped with a Tomato, Basil, Feta

and Fresh Garlic Relish
16

Sunday Morning

Jacob and his buddies pre hike and pre rain
(James, Ian, Josh and Jake on the end)



I luv this one, remind you of Mayberry?


Random Water Shot


30 seconds later the heavens opened and we were getting soaked

From the creek looking up to the trail

Morning all!
I'm getting ready to head down to the valley to hang with the kids and Lori by Grandma's pool, but wanted to thank everyone for coming out this weekend!

If you ahve not checked out Happy Hour, which I know alot you have not, it is simply great. It's the first time we have done a traditional happy hour and the selections, quality and price are incredible. So check it out - and remember were having happy hour tonight, Sunday, as well as All Night on Monday - so come on in.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks again. - Barry





Thought I would add some pictures from Wolf Creek off from Ponderosa Drive - just for funnsies.

Great New Fall Happy Hour Menu!!!!! - starts tonight

Fall Happy Hour Menu
Available Monday – Friday 4 – 6 in the lounge & Parlor
Served 4 – Close Monday Evenings in the Lounge

Cashew Chicken Fingers* $4
- with a Spicy Mustard Sauce
Peel & Eat Shrimp* $5 ½ #
- Served with Remoulade or Cocktail Sauce
Buffalo Fried Oysters* $4
- With Remoulade or Cocktail Sauce
Prime Rib Sandwich* $5
- With Horsey Sauce and Bleu Cheese
- Double it up – 9.00
Buffalo Wrap Sandwich* $6
- Chicken Tenders with Greens and Bleu Cheese Dressing
129 ½ Oriental Drummies* 6 for $4
- Available traditional also
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs $1 each
Quarter Ribs* $5
½ Rack Rib Dinner (available Mondays only) $10
- with Slaw and Chips
Apple Fig Bruschetta $4
½ Calamari Plate $4

*Up it to a Basket – add $3
(Sweet Potato Fries or Chips and Slaw)

The Grille Combo
3 Wings, 1/4 # Shrimp, (3) Cashew Strips or Eggs $10

$3 Margaritas
$3 imported and Microbrew Bottled Beer
$2 Domestic Bottled Beer
$4 Happy Hour Wine

In Dining Only, not valid wtih any other prmo, discount or gift certificate

Labor Day Pre Monday Night Football Kick Off

Here it is ...

The best Labor Day / Pre Monday Night Football deal goin' in town! By the way, this is at both places - El Gato and 129 1/2!

$9.95 1/2 Racks of Ribs and a great selection of special appetizers for just $5.00!
Now, don't groan when you read this next part ... I'm having a TV installed in the lounge at 129 1/2, and at El Gato, so those who want .. can watch the games while dining on some great food and beverages.

I'm looking for ideas on what you would like to see on the menu for Monday Nights, and if I use your suggestion ... you get a $25.00 gift certificate!

Not a bad deal for simply sharing your suggestions huh?

So e-mail me, or comment here with your ideas, suggestions and likes, and who knows - your next Monday Night outing might be on me!

Have a great one and I'll fill ya in later.

- Barry

Dinner with Barry - Monday & Tuesday August 25th & 26th

Dinner Features
Monday & Tuesday August 25th & 26th 2008

Appetizers
Steamed Black Mussels
Sweet, Black Mussels, in a light broth of Tomatoes and Fresh herbs
6

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp
Large Shrimp, wrapped in Bacon with a slice of Jalapeno
chargrilled and served with a Mango Salsa
8

Entrée Selections

Scallops Provencale
Large Sea Scallops, marinated and Chargrilled, served over Creamy Rice, with a Tomato, Basil, Garlic and White Wine Sauce
18

Grilled Hebi
Marinate and Chargrilled with a Spicy Brown Sugar Citrus Glaze
21

Duck and Fig Compote Salad
Our Spinach Salad, paired with Sesame marinated,
Roasted and Chilled Breast of Duck
19

Jam Session

What a great night! The guys from the Prescott Jazz Summit had a great Jam last night

to wrap up their three day festival here in Prescott.

I'm gonna post some pictures tomorrow, but in the mean time,

here is a list of who performed and sat in:

Reggie Thomas

Carl Saunders

Mike Vax

Scott Whitfiled

Judy Roberts

Greg Fishman

Ginger Berglund

Gary Hobbs

Steve Annibale

Larry Kantor

Brian LaChance

Tom Winker

Frankie Chavez

Rosemary Chavez

- Thanks for a great night!

Missed the Market!

Due to staffing situations, this morning, I didn't make it to the farmers market with Jacob to do the cooking demo.

I heard there were a few of you who went looking for us when I went to pick up our produce later in the afternoon - Sorry, but thanks for comin' out. I've got two more days there, Sept 6th I think, and one in October - we'll be there then.

Looking forward to the Summit events tonight at Ruth Street, and tomorrow at the Elks. Serveral of the musicians have been at El Gato for lunch, and were looking forward to the Final Jam tomorrow evening - hope to see ya there!

See ya for soup in the morning at El Gato - take care and have a great weekend!

- Barry

Tonya and wii

Hey -

If you're around a TV this morning around 10:00 - I'll be doing the AM Arizona show with Tonya Mock and Lew Reese. Channel 13.

I'm be making the Eggplant Roulades from last weeks menu, as well as a really simple Fried Green Tomato appetizer with Corn and Chile Relish.

Also - Don't forget, its Wednesday Night Pasta Night!!!!!! Hope to see ya there.

ps - I'll share more about my most recent addiction the wii.

The picture is from Wolf Creek off Ponderosa rd. Took Jacob and three of his buddies on a hike there a couple of weeks ago. Have a great Day!

Mick's Drink of the Week

Tropical Margatini
- From Mick at Action Wine & Spirits

2 oz 30/30 Tequilla Reposado
1 oz Orange Brandy Liquor
Splash Sweet n' Sour
Splash Lime juice

Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice
Add frozen Watermelon & Fresh Orange slices to fill.
Shake vigoursly
Strain into a Sugar Rimmed martini glass,
Garnish with a Watermelon cube In the bottom of the glass.

- OK, the watermelon cubes are nice, but you can skip 'em if you want. If you wanna try to get a bit of the watermelon flavor without the hassle - World Market has a Watermelon Concentrate that is great in warm weather cocktails.

- Try this out at 129 1/2, its similar to our Southern Orange, but with a slight twist.

WEB Conference - Jazzin' for Women at El Gato Azul

Monday, August 23rd we have a wonderfull event at El Gato Azul, it is called Jazzin' For Women, this is a fun event that we sponsor every year to benefit the non-profit organization, Women's Empowerment Breakthrough.

There will be a wide variety of tapas, music on the patio, and Juno Wines,

from Action Wines & Spirits is providing all of the wine.

If you're interested in attending please call 928-350-1007

for reservations or additional information.

Prescott Jazz Summit Jam Session ...

Hey all!

I’m giving you a heads up about one of the my favorite nights

at 129 ½ .
The Prescott Jazz Summit is this weekend,
and Mike Vax and I are hosting the out of town performers at 129 ½
for a wrap jam session at the end of the festival.

It’s next Sunday August 24th, 2008 from about 6 - ? Brian, Tom and Larry at providing back up for everyone
and it was a great time last year – so get your reservations before every one at the summit finds out about it!

For more info on the Summit itself … http://www.prescottjazz.com/
It’s a great weekend – so check it out and show your support!

Have a great week!

- Barry

Dinner Features for Monday & Tuesday, August 18th & 19th

We're goin' Cajun this week! Picked up some great Anduille the other day, and promised Dick I would make his Catfish ... and with Catfish on the menu ...

ya gotta have Pecan Chicken and Etoufee!!

- hope ta see ya in!

Appetizers

Gumbo
Anduille Sausage and Shrimp with Okra and a Spicy Dark Roux
Garnished with White Rice
6

Roasted Garlic & Tomato Crepes
Sweet Roasted Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Tomatoes
In a Creamy Brandy Sauce
7

Entrée Selections

Shrimp Etoufee
Large Prawns, sautéed with Onions, Green Peppers and Celery
Over White Rice
18

Corn breaded Catfish
Fresh Fillets, coated in Cornmeal and deepfried,
topped with Remoulade Sauce
17

Pecan Chicken
Pecan encrusted Chicken Breast, oven roasted and topped
with Sauce Meuniere, a garlic, Worcestershire and butter sauce
16

Simon & Hannah's Farmers Market Photos

A few shots from this weeks Farmers Market.

Guess who was taking the pictures!

Luau For Little Ones

Here are some shots form the Luau for Little Ones which is a fundraiser for Prevent Child Abuse. The event is held every year at Watson Lake, and for the last several years, El Gato has donated the appetizer course.

Kim and Eric Gardner, along with daughters Sarah and Kayla have donated for their time and talents to the task for the last few years, and we definately could not do it with out them!

Thanks Guys!

On the menu this year:

Smoked Calimari with Ocean Salad on Rice Crackers

Chicken and Sunflower Salad W/ Toasted Coconut & Mango Vinaigrette

Polynesian Pork with Cucumber Relish

Farmers Market Vinaigrette

This is one of my favorite salad dressings ever. I was gonna do the Market Martini Recipe, but decided to save that until next week.

This is a great over sliced tomatoes, or most anything you're gonna find at the market today. - Enjoy!

Farmes Market Vinaigrette
3 C Vegetable Oil
1 C Cider Vinegar
2 T Mixed Chopped Herbs
-sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano and parsley
½ Finely Diced Red Onion
4 T Dijon & Whole Grain Mustard
¼ C Balsamic Vinegar
1 t Salt
½ C Sugar
Whisk Oil and Vinegar, adding ingredients once emulsified

This is pretty simple, but you need to get the oil and vinegar really emulsified. One of the easiest ways to do this is in a food processor, Vinegar, Herbs, Mustard and Sugar - then add the Vinegar in a slow stream. Finish with all you remaining ingredients.

Great Pasta Batman!

Thanks to everyone for coming out for Pasta Night. Hope to see ya again next week! (The Hot Club will be back too.)

Wednesday Morning

Join us tonight at 129 1/2 for our Wednesday Night Pasta Night, which has been a huge hit!

Bring in your B# card, and receive 25% off our featured wine selections, and 10% of all bottled wine to go along with your Pasta!

We're featuring a Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc this evening, and we're pairing it with The Hot Club - if you haven't heard them .... They are exceptional.

So come on in and keep sending your ideas and suggestions.

Thanks a ton! - Barry

Random shots of the dining room at 129 1/2 and the rooftop garden at El Gato