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