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

Farmers Market Finds - Ya gotta luv it!

(Cory from Whipstone, one of the nicest guys you may ever get the chance of meeting.)

Some shots of the farmers market that takes place at Yavapai College every Saturday. The tomatoes from Chino farm are excellent - and Cory with Whipstone always has a nice assortment of stuff. The carrots and beans this week were really sweet, and moist.

Also, Molly Beverly with Prescott College's Crossroads cafe, is now on hand every week with some incredible rustic breads. The Spanikopita (sp?) is great, and makes a great addition to the salads and Market Martinis we make at El Gato.

August Music Calendar for 129 1/2

129 ½ An American Jazz Grille
August Music Calendar

Sundays
3rd Ramon Dana
10th & 17th Brian LaChance
24th Brian LaChance Trio & Jazz Summit Jam
31st Jeff Weissel

Wednesdays
6th Ramon Dana
13, 20, 27 The Hot Club of Prescott

Thursdays
7th & 28th Jeff Weissel
14th & 21st Ramon Dana

Fridays
1st Ed Cornett & Tre3
8th Jeff Weissel Duo
15th Beginners Luck
22nd Gail Kennedy -vocalist
29th Bill West Trio

Saturdays
2nd Brian LaChance Tio
9th Gail Kennedy - vocalist
16th & 23rd Ed Cornett & Tre3
30th The Hot Club of Prescott

Music 6:30 – 9:30 Sundays 6:00 – 9:00

Now Open Seven Days, and kicking it off with Dinner with Barry

Great News!

I think you're really going to enjoy the new Monday Tuesday Format. I'm going back to all the old dishes and recipes that I've been doing since the Bistro Days and before ...

After this week, you'll see that I have a tendancy to lean torwards Southern, Creole and Country French - ya gotta love all of those.

If you've had something in the past that you'd like to be added, just let me know. Have great Week.

- Barry




Dinner Features

Monday & Tuesday August 4th & 5th 2008

Appetizers
Crepes Fromage & Champignon
Delicate Crepes filled with Exotic Mushrooms,
Grilled Tenderloin and Goat Cheese
9

Olives, Prosciutto and Sage
An intense mixture of Olives, Prosciutto, Pickled Onions,
Roasted Garlic and Sage
5

Entrée Selections

Mediterranean Duck
Pan Seared and Roasted Breast of Duck
with a Dried Mission Fig and Mint Sauce
18

Pistachio Encrusted Salmon
Pan Seared Filet of Salmon with a Pistachio Crust
and a Pickled Ginger and Mango Relish
17

Chicken Ragout
Bone in Chicken, Braised and Roasted with Roma Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs and cream
16


129 ½ An American Jazz Grille 129 ½ N. Cortez 928-443-9292

Pasta Night Wednesdays at 129 1/2

The 129 ½ B# Club
- There’s Nothing Like it!

- Pasta Night -
Wednesdays
Choose your pasta, choose your sauce
$9.95

Traditional Bolognese Basil Pesto White & Red Clam Alfredo …

Summer BBQ Sundays
BBQ Ribs, Chicken, & Smoked Sausage
$14.95

Live music nightly

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Jazz Pics I found online - some of which I've included in the Lounge area at 129 1/2

I found these while looking for some black and white photos to add to the back lounge area at 129 1/2. They turned out great. It's kinda cool to browse these, and think of the amazing stories behind them.

If you have some you wanna share- send 'em on!

August already!!!!!

I can't believe it is August! The summer has just flown by, and the kids are back in school on Monday.

We got a lot going on, and alot has happened this summer. 129 1/2 is on a Seven Day Schedule for the first time ever - and El Gato is just cruising by.

Even though I did basically nothing, I really enjoyed the summer. The Pajama Game wrapped up in mid June- 41st birthday right after that. Did some great changes that I really like at both Gato and 129 1/2 - and looking forward to the fall.

Take a look at all the changes at 129 1/2 and I'll be posting some new interior pics in the next couple days.

Take care and have a great one.

- Barry

By the way -

Some of the best stuff has been the music this summer

Don and Jane Cheek at El Gato and all the new guys at 129 1/2 have been super.