New things onthe horizon

Hey -
It's been a while since I've been on, but hopefully that will change in the coming weeks. In the meantime, follow me, and Prescott happenings with Twitter ....

www.twitter.com/prescotttourism - for the latest on deals, events and happenings in Prescott.

To follow 129 1/2 and El Gato Azul events - follow me at www.twitter.com/barcorners

We'll see how it goes - and let me know what you think.

- Barry

ps - tonight is Wednesday Night Pasta Night with the Hot Club - Come on in!

Les Paul Tribute

Tomorrow - Sunday, July 19th
You won't want to miss this one!

Jack Petersen is doing a special evening with "The Music of Les Paul"

Jack takes you through the history and infulence of one of the great jazz innovators.
Join us at 129 1/2 for a great evening

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Saturday Lunch at the Grille

We're now doing up lunch six days a week at ole' 129 1/2 - so stop on in for some great grub, and get outta the heat!

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Be careful what you wish for ...

OK, now it is getting HOT - what is this all about? Last week it was rainy and almost cold, and now ...

Anyway, great week coming up - and the Rodeo is in Town!

Tomorrow at El Gaot Azul we're hosting a fundraiser for WEB - to help raise money for their trip to Kenya - (see below). Great oganization, great cause, great way to help out - check it out.

Also, Wednesday night, we're doin' the Pasta thing all over again at 129 1/2! Great new line up of dishes and the Hot Club is in the house.

Kenya Dig It?
Come join WEB for the Kenya Dig It?
Kick off party!

Women’s Empowerment Breakthrough
And this year’s two teenage scholarship recipients are leaving July 4th
for 3 1/2 weeks to promote Maasai girls’ education
in Maasailand, Kenya.

* * *
Come join us at El Gato Azul to EAT, DRINK and be MERRY!
Regular Happy Hour deals apply with $1.00 from each HH Tapas,
and $2.00 from every regular priced Tapas going directly
to send Kenyan Girls to School
(it cost $110.00 per year to send a girl to school in Kenya)

WEB has raised all its project and travel costs.
Now we’d like to donate directly to girls school fees in Kenya.


What: Casual and Delicious Fun
For a Good Cause
When: Wednesday July 1, 2009
Where: El Gato Azul
316 W Goodwin St. 445-1070
Time: 4-7 p.m. special extended Happy Hour

* * *

Details: For more information, please
contact Courtney Osterfelt @ 350-1007
or womensempowerment@prescott.edu

Ugly Tie Day - What is that?

Big Week – despite the Weather …

Can you believe this is June? For those of you who may be getting it,
we’re here to help you fight “June Gloom” … a rather new phenomenon here is Prescott.

Tonight, Wednesday, June 17th

It’s Wednesday Night Pasta Night
Same great menu as last week
– This really is my favorite so far.
Six great Pasta Dishes – just 9.95,
and a few more …
for a little more …
plus the full menu and …



The Hot Club of Prescott
Tom Winker, Ed Carter and Steve Batt
bring you some simply delightful Classic French Jazz
along with a nice blend of Standards that I’m sure you’ll recognize
6 – 9pm


Sunday, June 21st
It’s our annual “Ugly Tie Day!!!!”
At both 129 ½, and El Gato Azul

Dad eats for free,
when he wears his ugly tie that you are oh so proud of!
Must purchase another entrée, and two beverages
– Why grill out when you can join us,
have some great food,
and listen to Ramon Dana on Piano?

At El Gato Azul
Dad gets a free meal or Two Tapas from 3 – Close with the purchase of a second meal and two beverages
– so come on out and hopefully … enjoy the sun!


Save the Date …
Sunday, June 28th
AELC Music Start Fundraiser Brunch
11 – 2:30

(This is a prepaid ticketed event with limited seating, so get your tickets now if you wanna join us and help out)

We’re serving a special brunch menu for just $20.00,
$15.00 of that goes directly to the Music Start Program at American Lutheran Church.

“A Community Instrumental Music Program for
Students entering grades 3 – 7”
June 22 – July 7th

443 – 9292 for info and tickets


And the band played on …

This week …
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Hot Club of Prescott

Thursday & Friday, June 18th & 19th
Jackson Jones Trio
with Matt Jackson, Carlos B Jones and Steven Ayres
6:30 -9:30

Saturday, June 20th
Jazz Ala Mode with Rosemary & Frankie Chavez, Jack Petersen, and Brian Sinclair
6:30 -9:30

Sunday, June 21st
Ramon Dana on Piano
6:00 -9:00

Special Two Night Gig
Monday & Tuesday, June 22 & 23rd
Dave Manning “Alaska’s Piano Man”
Dave was through town a few months ago, and we asked him back on his return trip
- really enjoyable

So come on in – grab a drink, and app, lunch, or tonight some great pasta!

Happy Wednesday Night Pasta Night!

See ya soon, and thanks for comin’ in!
- Barry

Ugly Tie Day - What is that?

Big Week – despite the Weather …

Can you believe this is June? For those of you who may be getting it,
we’re here to help you fight “June Gloom” … a rather new phenomenon here is Prescott.

Tonight, Wednesday, June 17th

It’s Wednesday Night Pasta Night
Same great menu as last week
– This really is my favorite so far.
Six great Pasta Dishes – just 9.95,
and a few more …
for a little more …
plus the full menu and …



The Hot Club of Prescott
Tom Winker, Ed Carter and Steve Batt
bring you some simply delightful Classic French Jazz
along with a nice blend of Standards that I’m sure you’ll recognize
6 – 9pm


Sunday, June 21st
It’s our annual “Ugly Tie Day!!!!”
At both 129 ½, and El Gato Azul

Dad eats for free,
when he wears his ugly tie that you are oh so proud of!
Must purchase another entrée, and two beverages
– Why grill out when you can join us,
have some great food,
and listen to Ramon Dana on Piano?

At El Gato Azul
Dad gets a free meal or Two Tapas from 3 – Close with the purchase of a second meal and two beverages
– so come on out and hopefully … enjoy the sun!


Save the Date …
Sunday, June 28th
AELC Music Start Fundraiser Brunch
11 – 2:30

(This is a prepaid ticketed event with limited seating, so get your tickets now if you wanna join us and help out)

We’re serving a special brunch menu for just $20.00,
$15.00 of that goes directly to the Music Start Program at American Lutheran Church.

“A Community Instrumental Music Program for
Students entering grades 3 – 7”
June 22 – July 7th

443 – 9292 for info and tickets


And the band played on …

This week …
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Hot Club of Prescott

Thursday & Friday, June 18th & 19th
Jackson Jones Trio
with Matt Jackson, Carlos B Jones and Steven Ayres
6:30 -9:30

Saturday, June 20th
Jazz Ala Mode with Rosemary & Frankie Chavez, Jack Petersen, and Brian Sinclair
6:30 -9:30

Sunday, June 21st
Ramon Dana on Piano
6:00 -9:00

Special Two Night Gig
Monday & Tuesday, June 22 & 23rd
Dave Manning “Alaska’s Piano Man”
Dave was through town a few months ago, and we asked him back on his return trip
- really enjoyable

So come on in – grab a drink, and app, lunch, or tonight some great pasta!

Happy Wednesday Night Pasta Night!

See ya soon, and thanks for comin’ in!
- Barry

Memorial Day Weekend at 129 1/2 an El Gato

Hope everyone is enjoying this great weather we have been having as late - even the rain was a nice surprise.

This weekend its Bill West with Matt Jackson and Brain Sinclair on Friday 6:30 - 9:30, and then on Saturday, it's the return of Frankie and Rosemary to their regualr spot. Joining them will be Brian Sinclair and Ramon Dana - how about that for a line up? Roman returns on his own on Sunday - shoudl be great as always!

Favorite Recipe this week:

Since you are all gonna have yoru grills out this weekend - how about making some grat Grilled Salsa?

Roasted Salsa
(10) Roma Tomatoes
- just grill 'em until they get charred on all sides, but don't over do it
(2) Jalapenos
- Grill these also. Its up to you if you wanna take the seeds out first or after grilling
(3) Scallions - small dice
(1) Green Bell Pepper
- Don't grill this one
(1) Red Onion - fine dice, no grilling
1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro
(I really like to leave this one a bit rougher chop then the rest of the stuff)

Place the Tomatoes and Jalepenos in a Food Processor and pulse lightly until still chunky, but smooth

Place everything in a stainless steall bowl and add the following:

1/2 C Franks Red Hot, or your favorite hot sauce
PInch Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
2t Chili Powder
1t Cayenne

Chill it really well - and enjoy it with Tortilla Chips, or tossed in a salad with Ranch Dressing

Have a great Weekend everyone!
- Barry

Lunch this Week 4-11-09 - Seafood Week!

MMMMMmmmmm good is all I can say about the lunch features this week.

My new favorite is one that I did a few years ago, and decided to bring back for a stint to see how it goes this time around.

Seared Ahi Tuna Burger
Sahsimi Grade Ahi Tuna mixed with Capers, Parsley, Cilantro, Onions and roasted Bell Peppers - Griddle Cooked, and served on a Toasted Kaiser with a Citrus Aioli - MMMmmm

Now - here is how you can make it at home:
1 # Fresh Ahi Tuna
(you can use albacore, but the burger will be a bit stronger flavor,

you reallly want to keep this as lite as possible)

Cut into large pieces and pulse in Food Processor until the texture of ground beef

-but not purreed

Now in a Stainless Steel Bowl, combine

1/4 C Diced Red or Yellow Onion (fine dice)
1/4 C Diced Roasted Red Bell Peppers
Salt and Pepper
Zest of (1) Lemon and (1) Lime
1 T Chopped Capers
1 T Dijon Mustard
1/2 T Chopped Parsley
1/2 T Chopped Cilantro (optional)

Combine all together and form into 4 - 5 oz patties
You could cook on a chargrill if you like, but I foundthat the texture and flavor is lighter and more distant on a flat top grill or fry pan.

Served with Pickled Ginger, Citrus Mayo, or other light condiment.

Other things to consider would be addinga bit of Sesame Oil to the mixture - again, i jstu liked it nice and fresh tasting without getting too heavy.
-let me know how yours turned out.
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So what else is on the menu this week:
Grilled Salmon Salad with a Basil Vinaigrette
Crab & Shrimp Quesadillas
Shrimp Primavera
Lobster & Scallop Bisque

Sangria Granita with Fresh Melon and Berries
- Come join us! - Barry

Pasta Night and Wi Fi

Not that either of those go together in the normal sentence, but in this case they do have something in common. They are both available at 129 1/2 An American Jazz Grille.

Tongiht is Wednesday Night Pasta Night with tons of Pasta - all at great prcies, plus our full menu, and the Hot Club of Prescott - with special guests "Dave Russell" - Stop on in and have a great time.

Now ... as I enter the current time ... Free Wi Fi (Wireless Internet) is now available in the Lounge and Parlor at 129 1/2. Bring in your lap top, andi f we like ya, we give you the password and log on info so you can sit here, have a glass of wine and an app, and get caught up on all your important internet needing stuff!

Have a great week, and I'll be adding an update soon!

- Barry

This Weeks Lunch Features

Hey everyone - Thanks for comin' out and making this weekend such a huge success! Either the economy is getting better, or you all are jsut sick and tired of sittin' at home! Whatever it is ... we're glad you stopped in!

I've got a bunch of stuff going on this week with the Peter Franus Dinner on Thursday evening - still afew seats left - should be an absolutely amazing evening - wish I could sit down for it ... but alas ...

And I've got a hankering for some good old Southern Cooking this week before things get too warm, so join me for lunch and munch on some Shrimp Po' Boys, Crawfish Boil, and Crab Florentine Fettucine for Lunch!

Soupwise, I'm thinkin' some Chicken Gumbo, and South Carolina Clam Chowder.

Should be a great week - luv ta see ya in!

- Barry

Weekly Update

You know it’s Easter Week in Prescott when the weather man calls for snow!

Anyhoo … we’ve got a ton of stuff going on to help keep your mind off the potentially impending cool down, so lets get started!

Lunch Features at 129 ½ this week
11-2 Mon - Fri

Crab Florentine Quesadilla
Shrimp Stirfry
New England Strip Steak
Daily Fresh Catch
Black Mussels with Green Olives and Tomatoes over Linguine


Music this Week at 129 1/2

Wednesday Night
The Hot Club of Prescott
With Jack Petersen, Tom Winker and Steve Batt

Thursday, April 9
Sedona Vocalist Gail Kennedy with Steve Sandner

Friday Evening, April 10th
Ed Cornett and TRE3
With Steve Sandner and Brian Sinclair

Saturday Evening, April 11th
Rosemary Chavez along with Frankie
Jack Petersen and Brian Sinclair

A great week of music as always – and simply great food to go along with it!

Wednesday Night Pasta Night
I’ve got a couple new ones this week

– so be sure to stop on in for simply the best Pasta Night Ever!
(Send me your favorites and I’ll try to get some of them on there)
Most dishes $9.95, and a few more for a little more

Easter Sunday
Both stores are opening a little earlier than normal for Easter Sunday

El Gato is gonna be featuring our Soup Sunday, along with our full Lunch Menu and some Spring Dishes beginning at 10:00am
(Hopefully the weather will cooperate so we can have the patios open – should be a great day either way!)
316 W. Goodwin, 445-1070

129 ½ is Opening at 2:00pm on Easter Sunday
Full Menu, Great Spring Dishes to celebrate the day!
(Music with Ramon and Larry later in the Day)



Big News …

If you are a wine enthusiast ….
Thursday, April 16th is a day made just for you!

World Reknown Wine Maker, Peter Franus will be hosting an evening
of Fine Wines paired with some incredible Food …

Seating is limited, and we have a couple of openings,
so this is a first come, first served opportunity.

Enjoy a Five Course Meal paired with Peter’s own finely crafted wines while discussing
the wine making process and secrets of the trade.

And you don’t have to drive to California to do it!

B# club members receive a 20% discount, and reservations are required.

Guests will also receive a bottle of Peter Franus Wine to experience at your leisure.

Feel free to contact me in regards to this special evening – 443-9292
for details and additional information.

The menu is attached which includes; Homemade Artichoke and Kalamata Raviolis,
Porcini Mushroom Bisque, Mixed Grill and more – so check it out!


Have a great week – keep the ideas and suggestions comin’ – and stop on in to say hi this week – a glass of wine, happy hour, dinner … you’re welcome anytime!

Take Care and thanks for stoppin’ in

- Barry

Just Thursday

Looking forward to the weekend!

Have some great music coming up with Max, Larry and Jeff on Friday, Rosemary and Frankie on Saturday, and Matt Jackon, Carlos and Steen Ayres on Sunday - should be a lot of fun!

Ramon on was in this evening - the guy never stops playin' - jsut ask him a song next time you are in - if you can figure out the one he doesn't know - I'll buy ya a drink!

Have a great weekend all - and be sure to stop in and say Hi sometime soon.

We're opening at 2:00 on Easter Sunday with a few specials and our full menu - enjoy the weather, and be sure to eat well!

Have a great one - Barry

Music and such this week - 3/23/09

It is hard to believe that Spring Break is over, and now all of a sudden things have cooled down! We've got a ton going on at both places as normal - and 129 1/2 is gonna be a great place to be this week.

Lunch Monday - Friday with a great assortment of Sandwiches, Pastas, Salad and few more items!

Happy Hour Mon - Friday

Music
3-25
The Hot Club along with our Pasta Night Wednesday

3-26
Thursday
The start of Diva Weekend
With Gail Kennedy and Steve Sandner

3-27
Friday
Jane Cheek with Jeff Weissel and Larry Wills

3-28
Saturday
Rosemary Chavez with Jazz ala Mode

3-29
Yours truly with Ramon Dana and Larry Wills
6-9

Have a great week - see ya 'round the corner!

Pop Rocket Reviews Lunch at 129 1/2

If you're still trying to decide whether to try lunch at 129 1/2 An American Jazz Grille - check out the latest issue of "Pop Rocket" - local arts and entertainment magazine. You can pick a copy of at several places downtown, or check it out on the web: www.poprocketpress.com

- Obviously folks of good taste!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Diva Weekend Returns !!!!!

Diva Weekend
Three Great vocalists, all with their unique style and sound!

Thursday, February 26th
Jude Lampros
With Steve Sandner
Jude has been out of the Prescott scene foe a while, but sounds as good as ever.
And how could you sound bad when you got Steve Sandner backing you up?
6 – 9

Friday, February 27th
“Turn the Other Cheek”
Featuring Jane Cheek, Jeff Weissel and Larry Wills
I’ve been waiting to get Jane to show her true Diva – You’re gonna love it!
6:30 – 9:30

Saturday, February 28th
Jazz Ala Mode
Featuring Rosemary Chavez
Along with Frankie, Jack and Brian
“Our Saturday Night Dose”
6:30 – 9:30

Have a great week!
We’re gonna be running Mardi Gras stuff all week long …

so come on in, and have a taste!

I hope none of you plan on giving up eating out for Lent!

Odd stuff and happenings ... or, how we spent the winter thus far, now that it actually feels like winter

(Kim and Eric invited Jacob and I to the Suns - great game ..until they lost)

And so ...

Here are a few pics of how we have spent the winter so far - Holiday Open House at 129 1/2 - Sledding in Flagstaff - Sun's Game with Kim and Eric - Lunch Shots ...

Coming soon ... great pics of the snow last week, and always tons of the dog.

This week we have The Jackson Jones Trio on Friday evening - they really are great - lotta fun - and perfect for dinner. Saturday - Rosemary and Frankie return for a great night as always.

Thanks for coming in, and keep the comments and suggestions coming my way!

Have a great week, and stop in just to say "hi" if you're downtown.

- Barry

The James Gang at our first Christmas Open House

Whaddya men you haven't tried the Eggplant Parm for lunch at 129 1/2?

Or the Eggplant Stack?

Jacob with a mondo S'moresBrownie thing at the Suns Game. (We're breaking down the recipe to come up with our own version)

Simon moving slowly down the hill in Flag

The gang post sledding, but not pre shoulder separation for yours truly! - Ouchh!

Have a great one! (None of this had anything to do with food - but oh well.)

Valentines Day Menu

129 ½ Valentines Dinner

Appetizers

Shrimp Tempura
Served over Soba Noodles with a Papaya Glaze and Red Chile Wontons

Tuna Carpacio
Suhi Grade Ahi Tuna, thinly sliced and served with Toasted Capers,
Wasabi Cream and Pickled Ginger

Polenta Napoleon
Fried Bleu Cheese Polenta Cakes topped with a Caramelized Tomato, and Roasted Garlic Compote

Oyster Bread Pudding
A Savory and Hearty Pudding of Sour Dough, Egg Batter, Fresh Herbs and Oysters

Escargot
Our house Favorite served over Grilled Baguettes. Escargot sautéed in Sherry,
Fresh Herbs and Garlic

Salad

Winter Mixed Greens with Cranberry Vinaigrette
-or-
Traditional Caesar

Entrée Selections

Seafood Bake
Sea Scallops and Tiger Shrimp in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce, baked with an A gratin Crust

Medallions of Beef Willamette
Marinated and Grilled Beef Tenderloin, served over a Mushroom and Leek Patty,
topped with Blue Crab and Sauce Pinot Noir

The Badboy Stuffed Pork Chop
Our 10oz Pork Chop, filled with a Sage Sausage Stuffing, wrapped in Bacon, Chargrilled
and Roasted, served with Rosemary Cream

Chicken Langostino
Chicken Breast Roulades filled with a Vermouth, Chive and Lobster Filling. Egg Battered
and Sautéed with a Shrimp and Tomato Cream

Asian Seabass
Teriyaki Glazed Seabass, Chargrilled and Baked with Egg Foo Young and Pad Thai

Garden Risotto
Tomato and Herb Risotto, topped with Grilled Egg Plant, Portabellas, and Roasted Red Peppers
with a Basil Pesto Drizzle

Grille Selections
12 oz Ribeye, or 8 oz Filet Mignon
with a Choice of Rosemary, or Pinto Green Peppercorn Sauce


$90.00++ per couple
Pricing includes Appetizer, Two Entrees and a shared Couples Dessert
Not valid with any other discount or promotion

129 ½ An American Jazz Grille 443-9292
www.fourcornersrestaurants.com www.fourcornerstimes.blogspot.com

Plus great music with Franki and Rosemary Chavez

- Make your reservations soon!

Music this Week

Mike Vax is in town and paying us a visit on Thursday evening, February 5th. Joining him will be Jack Petersen, on Guitar and Denny Garr on Stand Up Bass - promises to be a great evening of music (and food) so stop on by!

Also this week - The Hot Club on Wednesday, and Frankie and Rosemary return for a Saturday evening wrap up!

Also - New Happy Hour Menu, Lunch and Valentines - don;t forget to make your reservations soon!

Take care and have a great week - Barry

Souper Bowl Weekend ...

Yeah, I menat to to say "Souper" as in Soup Sunday at El Gato!

The weekend has a lot going on as always - and were all gonna be watching the game at 129 1/2 - and startingt he day with a great Soup Sunday at El Gato Azul.

Tonight it's the return of Ed Cornett at 129 1/2 along wiht Steve Sandner and Brian Sinclair on Satnd up Bass - always a great night. And then on Saturday, for the the pre pre game party - it's Rosemary, Frankie, Tom & Jack for a night great tunes, great food and good times!

So have a great weekend, and stop on by if your downtown. And oh yeah ... I'll de doing a cooking segment on AM Arizona with Tonay Mock and Lou Reese Monday the 2nd - post super bowl. - Check it out if you're around.

February Music at 129 1/2

OK -
I gotta let you know, Frankie and Rosemary have been a huge hit at the club on Saturday nights. So much so, that I've booked them through the end of March - if you haven't been in ... and want a great way to end the weekend, and forget about the week - don't miss 'em!

Also - Matt Jackson, Carlos B Jones and Steven Ayres were in on Sunday and sounded great. Really a nice different sound. These guys used to play when we first opened, but if you haven't heard them recently, make a point of catching them this month. If not here, one of their other gigs around town.

Now onto the month of February
Wednesdays
The Hot Club of Prescott is here every Wednesday as they have been for the last five years!
Jack Petersen on Guitar, Tom Winker on Bass, and Steve Batt on Mandolin
- Really a great night - great sound and perfect for PASTA WEDNESDAYS!

Thursday, Feb 5th
Mike Vax is in town and payin' us a visit

Friday, Feb 6th
Steve Annibale Trio
Steve pulls out the Bongos - does some vocals and oh yeah ... a bit of trumpet

Saturdays its Frankie & Rosemary
(be sure to stay for the last set when we all have fun ... including Jack)

Sundays
8th - Ramon Dana and Larry Wills
22nd- Sunday Brunch with Frankie Rosemary along with Jack and Tom
- check out the menu at the restaurant, and make your reservations soon

The rest of the month
Thursday Feb 19th
Ramon Dana and Larry Wills

Friday 13th
The Ed Cornett Trio
- Great high energy, and great fun

Friday 20th
The Jackson Jones Trio

Friday 27th
- I've been wating along time for this one - and you are going to love it too!
Our good friend Jane Cheek is pulling out all the stops with her debut night with Jeff Wiessel, Larry Wills and Max Bjorn - great standards and true torch songe - you're nto gonn want to miss it.

Have a great month, and we hope to see you all soon!
- Barry

Great New Happy Hour

OK -

I hate to say it ... but I love the new Happy Hour Menu.. It's closer to what I feel 129 1/2 is about, and what people expect when dining with us. The first go around was a little too traditional, but we're gonna start branching out a bit and try to bring you all something a little different for Prescott - let's call it a new tradition ... If you have some ideas for me - jsut let me know. blbcorners@cableone.net

Winter Happy Hour Menu
Available Monday – Friday 4 – 6 in the lounge & Parlor

And all night Monday!


Spinach & Crab Dip $6
- with a hint of Sherry and Old Bay
Peel & Eat Shrimp* $5 ½ #
- Served with Cocktail Sauce
Hominy Scallops $6
- Two Sea Scallops over our Hominy Hash
Prime Rib Sandwich* $5
- With Horsey Sauce and Bleu Cheese
- Double it up – 9.00 (there is really no reason to do that)
Chicken & Brie Quesadilla* $5
- Grilled Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Brie
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs $1 each

Quarter Ribs* $5

Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Mustard $4

½ Rack Rib Dinner (Mondays only) $10
- with Slaw and Chips

Tres Bruschetta
Traditional with Tomato, Basil and Garlic,
Mushroom Duxelle, or Apple Fig
$4
Calamari Frita * $4

Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wrap $5

Shrimp Charleston $7
- Shrimp Sautéed w/ Bacon, Sherry and Tomatoes over Polenta

*Up it to a Basket – add $3
(Sweet Potato Fries and Side Salad)

$3 Margaritas, Imported and Microbrew Bottled Beer
$2 Domestic Bottled Beer $4 Happy Hour Wine
In Dining Only, not valid with any other discount, or gift certificate
129 ½ An American Jazz Grille 443-9292

The weekend ...

What a great, and interesting weekend. I spent quite a bit of time surfing the web and checking out some other local Prescott blogs - there is really some great and interesting stuff out there. Alot of it funny and thought provoking too.

I started to wonder where they get the time to do those things, and why...

But anyhoo ... great weekend at 129 1/2 - just got in a bit ago, and have to admit that Rosemary and Frankie Chavez, along with Jack Petersen and Scottich Brian were way too much fun! Jack and Brian have this great chemistry where they just egg each other on - everyone loved it and stayed through an extra set. They are gonna be back every Saturday through March - but if you come in to hear 'em

- don't leave before the final set so you can hear "On Broadway" - tons of fun.

Tomorrow it's soup sunday at El Gato - Dinner at 129 1/2 with The Jackson Jones Trio - what a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon. Soup ... then a lite dinner and upbeat Jazz

Almost through January ... and hangin' in there!

Have a great one, and be sure to check us out for Lunch at 129 1/2 next week

- if you haven't been - you don't know what your missin'.

- Barry

Sunday Brunch Jazz Series

Jazz at the Grille Series
A Monthly 129½ Sunday Brunch Event
Under the Musical Direction of Steve Annibale

Jan. 18 – “Swing in the New Year”, The Arizona Swing Machine

with Steve Annibale, matt Jackson, Clyde Score and Aj Shiana

Feb. 1 – “For the Love of Jazz”, Rosemary & Frankie Chavez

With Jack Petersen, Tom Winker and Steve Annibale

March 1 - “A Tribute to Louis Armstrong”, Bill West & Steve Annibale

with Larry Kantor and "Scottish" Brian Sinclair

Ala Carte Menu and Great Music – reservations required
11 and 1:30pm

Lunch at 129 1/2

Lunch at 129 ½
Served 11–2 Monday-Friday
Starters

Warm Brie with Fresh Fruit Compote and Baguettes
8
Smoked Salmon Spread
Served with Warm Baguettes, Capers, Sliced Tomatoes and Balsamic Onions
6
Escargot
Our House favorite, with Mushrooms in a Sherried Herb Sauce over Grilled Baguettes
7
Soup d’ Jour
Ask your server for today’s selection
4 / 6
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine with Garlic Croutons, Parmesan and our Creamy Dressing
Add Grilled Tenderloin or Shrimp – 5, Grilled Chicken – 4
9
Winter Greens & Goat Cheese
Mixed Greens tossed with a Cranberry Vinaigrette, Dried Fruit, and Walnuts
with Creamy Goat Cheese and Balsamic Onions
9

Sandwiches
- with your choice of ‘Slaw, Mixed Greens or Sweet Potato Fries -

Chicken Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken
Lightly Breaded and deepfried Breast of Chicken, topped with a Spicy Buffalo Sauce, Smoked Gouda, and Caramelized Onions
8
Grilled Chicken Caprece
Lightly marinated Chicken Breast, served on Toasted Focaccia with Tomato, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella and a Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese
8
Beef Sandwiches

Prime Rib Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced Prime Rib with Green Peppers, Caramelized Onions and Melted Provolone
9
NY Strip Sandy
Lean grilled sirloin, topped with Tobacco Onions, Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese
and Caramelized Tomatoes
11
Rueben
Lean Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and a Creamy Dressing on Marbled Rye
8
Veggie Sandwiches

Barry’s Grilled Cheese
On Thick Wheat Berry with Dijon, Provolone, Gruyere and Tomatoes
7
Basil Pesto Portabella
Grilled Portabella slices, Roasted Garlic & Basil Pesto Cream Cheese,
Caramelized Tomatoes, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, wilted Spinach
and Melted Swiss on Hearty Ciabatta
8
Grilled Eggplant Stack
Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Mozzarella with a Sundried Tomato Olive Oil Drizzle and Fresh Herbs
8
Roasted Beets, Chevre and Walnuts
Served Open face on Grilled Ciabatta, with Horseradish Apple Butter, Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese with an Apple Balsamic Reduction and Candied Walnuts
9

Entrees, Casseroles & Such

Carne Stuffed Baked Potato
Grilled Tenderloin filled Idaho Baker, with a Black Bean Chili Sauce & Melted Cheddar
8
Vodka Penne & White Clam
Simply the best! Penne Pasta tossed in a Creamy Vodka and White Clam Sauce
9
Baked Mac & Chz
Our Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Gouda, Parmesan, Cheddar
and Chevre. Served with a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
8
Beef Goulash
Elbow Macaroni baked in a hearty Beef Stew with Tomatoes, Onions and Fresh Herbs
9
Catfish
Blackened, Cornmeal Fried, or Baked served with Rice and Side Salad
10
Jalapeño Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Large Sea Scallops, wrapped in Jalapeño Bacon and Chargrilled,
served with a Cilantro Aioli served with Rice and ‘Slaw
11
Lobster Fritters
Sweet Slipper Tail Meat, in a Citrus and Herb Batter
– with a Trio of Sauces Cilantro Aioli, Hearty Mustard, and Remoulade
Served with a Side of Fresh Greens
11
Fresh Catch
Ask your server for today’s freshly flown in Selections
- priced daily
Eggplant Parmagiana
Thick Slices, Breaded and Deepfried with layers of Ricotta, with Pasta and Marinara
9
Prickly Pear BBQ Ribs
½ Rack of Slow Roasted BBQ Ribs with our Prickly Pear BBQ Sauce
15