Blanco, Bloom, The Greene House, Modern Steak, NoRTH, Olive & Ivy, True Food Kitchen and Sauce to Showcase Special Holiday Menu

 Scottsdale, Ariz. (January 2010) – This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself and a special someone to an evening of fine cuisine at one of Fox Restaurant Concepts’ 15 Valley eateries: Blanco, Bloom, The Greene House, Modern Steak, NoRTH, Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace, True Food Kitchen or Sauce. On Sunday, February 14, each location will offer a multi-course dinner including a delectable dessert.

Early evening special pricing per person will be available at select locations from 4 to 5:30 p.m.  A wide variety of appetizers, main courses and dessert options are available at each restaurant. Menu samplings are listed below. For complete Valentine’s Day menus, visit www.foxrc.com.  

Call for reservations today and make this Valentine’s Day memorable. Reservations and credit card hold are required at all restaurants except Sauce Pizza & Wine. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

About Fox Restaurant Concepts

Launched in 1998, Fox Restaurant Concepts is the parent company of 13 unique concepts located in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and Texas:  Blanco Tacos + Tequila (Scottsdale, Tucson); Bloom (Denver, Scottsdale); Chloe’s Corner (Scottsdale); The Greene House (Scottsdale); Modern Steak (Scottsdale); Montana Avenue (Tucson); NoRTH (Denver, Glendale, Kansas, Scottsdale, Texas, Tucson); Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace (Scottsdale); Sauce (Chandler, Denver, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson); True Food Kitchen (Phoenix); Wildflower (Tucson); and Zinburger (Tucson). The concepts range from upscale casual and fast casual to mixed food service and retail operations. Fox Restaurant Concepts are all unique and fresh in cuisine, style, service and design and are dedicated to offering the highest quality food, with exceptional service in a stylish and comfortable atmosphere. www.foxrc.com

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Restaurant to Maintain Overall Theme with Unique Personality and Style  

Scottsdale, Ariz. (January 2009) – As of January 1, Chloe’s Corner, a familiar neighborhood gathering spot at Kierland Commons, changed ownership. The Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) eatery was purchased by General Manager and former employee Ashly Young who will continue the overall theme of the diner with her added personality and style.

“Ashly has been a star employee who really took Chloe’s Corner under her wing and made it her own,” said CEO Sam Fox of Fox Restaurant Concepts.  “She is the first employee to purchase one of our concepts and I know for a fact that the restaurant will be in good hands.”

Young is one of many employees who have worked their way up in the Fox Restaurant Concepts ranks throughout the years.  Having spent nearly five years under Fox’s mentoring, first spearheading the full-service bakery within Olive & Ivy during its initial launch, Young is an accomplished chef.  Fox worked closely with Young to carefully transition Chloe’s Corner to her new ownership, a process that was months in the making. 

Chloe’s Corner will uphold all of the one-of-a-kind dining features for shoppers and those working and living in the area. Open for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner, the space will continue to provide the famous 50 cent cup of coffee along with Fox Restaurant Concepts’ signature service and hospitality in the upbeat, friendly and casual setting.

The restaurant will also continue to offer all of the signature classic American comfort foods, such as the popular Grilled Cheese, Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Homemade Soup, Chopped Salad, breakfast sandwiches and more.  Additionally, the expansive grab n’ go case still provides a quick option for those wishing to take a Chloe’s Corner meal or snack to go.

Fox Restaurant Concepts will honor its gift cards, valued at all of the restaurants under the FRC umbrella, at Chloe’s Corner through March 31, 2010.  The restaurant is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit Chloe’s Corner at Kierland Commons at 15215 N. Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, Ariz., 85254, or for more information call (480) 998-0202 or visit the new Chloe’s Corner Web site at www.chloescorneraz.com.

About Fox Restaurant Concepts

Launched in 1998, Fox Restaurant Concepts is the parent company of 12 unique concepts located in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and Texas:  Blanco Tacos + Tequila (Scottsdale, Tucson); Bloom (Denver, Scottsdale); The Greene House (Scottsdale); Modern Steak (Scottsdale); Montana Avenue (Tucson); NoRTH (Denver, Glendale, Kansas, Scottsdale, Texas, Tucson); Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace (Scottsdale); Sauce (Chandler, Denver, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson); True Food Kitchen (Phoenix); Wildflower (Tucson); and Zinburger (Tucson). The concepts range from upscale casual and fast casual to mixed food service and retail operations. Fox Restaurant Concepts are all unique and fresh in cuisine, style, service and design and are dedicated to offering the highest quality food, with exceptional service in a stylish and comfortable atmosphere. www.foxrc.com

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FireSky Resort’s packages help travelers cure cabin fever with sunshine, sport and active endeavors

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 13, 2010 – Spring Break is around the bend, and Arizona’s sunshine and sport offer the perfect cure for cabin fever. To suit travelers’ desires to get out and about during their springtime holiday, Kimpton’s FireSky Resort & Spa presents a collection of outdoorsy-minded packages that are ideal for guys, gals, golfers, families and fans of baseball alike. Here’s a look at the playful package options.

CABIN-FEVER-CURING PACKAGE COLLECTION

Play Ball Spring Training

Scottsdale is a homerun with spring training crowds, thanks to the Valley’s 12 spring training stadiums. FireSky’s got game, boasting a central location that makes it easy to catch standoffs between your favorite teams. Not to mention, the resort is walkable from Old Town’s restaurants and bar scene – perfect for guests whose days and nights have extra innings. Valid 2/25/10 through 4/5/10. From $179.

• Basket of baseball snacks
• Bucket of beer 

Tee It Up Golf Package

This package’s unlimited golf is what-putt perfection for guests who are gaga for greens. Between rounds and tee times, duffers can retreat to FireSky to relax, rest up and rejuvenate. From $350 through May. Unlimited Golf for two

• Sleeve of balls
• Flight of beer 

Walk on the Wild Side

With trail-ready supplies, treats and discounts on adventure outings, this package caters to explorers who prefer to spend their days alfresco under the sun-filled Arizona sky. From $209.

• Hiking guide to Phoenix
• Amenity with power bars, water, trail mix, and sunscreen 
• 15 percent discount on bike tour through AZ Outback Adventures
• 15 percent discount on a Jeep tour through Stellar Adventures

Married with Children

When you’re married with children, vacations have to be K-rated for kids. This package’s lineup includes plenty of all-ages fare and fun to ensure relaxation for the whole family. From $248.

• Pizza
• Raid the mini bar – up to $10
• Pool toy
• Tickets to Phoenix Zoo
• Drink coupons for the parents (2)
• Drink smoothie coupons for the kids (2)
• In-room movie

ABOUT FIRESKY RESORT & SPA  
A member of the award-winning San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, FireSky Resort & Spa is located in downtown Scottsdale, Ariz. This alluring oasis artfully blends the casual elegance of its hometown with the stark appeal of its desert setting. The property’s story is one of the elements, conveyed by strong indoor/outdoor connections, lush landscaping, expansive water features and beckoning hearths and fire pits. The hotel’s 204 guest rooms and suites, measuring 400 to 800 square feet, each boast a private balcony or patio overlooking the colorful grounds and lagoon-like swimming pools. Resort amenities include approximately 14,000 square feet of customizable multi-use space across 13 meeting rooms for social gatherings and business events. Additional highlights include Taggia, the on-site restaurant featuring authentic coastal Italian cuisine, and Jurlique Spa, a soothing retreat in which to relax, refresh and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. www.fireskyresort.com

ABOUT KIMPTON

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, the company is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through intuitive and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and having a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Each hotel provides a range of exciting culinary experiences through locally-loved, top-rated, destination, chef-driven restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Privately held Kimpton has consistently earned high customer satisfaction scores by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, exceeding other hotel companies including those in luxury and upscale segments. Among the company’s newest properties are the LEED registered Hotel Palomar and LEED registered Square 1682 restaurant by Chef Guillermo Tellez in Philadelphia, PA, which opened in October 2009. Currently, projects are underway in New York City and Chicago. For more information, please visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

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Combination of Any Two Side Portions of Soup, Salad or Pasta is Now Available for Just $7.50

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 2009) – Since its 2003 inception, gourmet thin-crust pizzas, market-fresh chopped salads, hearty pastas and soups of the day have been the focus at Sauce, a fast casual eatery by Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC).  For the first time, all eight Arizona Sauce locations, including five in the Valley, will now offer a Pick Two Lunch Special.

“This is the first lunch special we’ve introduced at Sauce and it’s taken off with a bang,” said Fox Restaurant Concepts’ Founder and CEO Sam Fox.  “We’ve tested the special at our Chandler and North Phoenix locations and received overwhelmingly positive feedback, so we’re pleased to now offer it throughout Arizona.”

The Pick Two Lunch Special includes a combination of any two side orders of a cup of soup, salad or pasta plus a fountain beverage for just $7.50.  The Pick Two Lunch Special is available daily, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a limited time.

The Pick Two Lunch Special features a variety of menu items for on-the-go diners and lighter fare eaters.  Guests can choose from pasta offerings such as Meatball, Pasta Shells & Red Sauce; Mac ‘N Cheese; and Pasta Shells, Red Sauce & Mozzerella. The rotation of hearty cups of daily soups is also an option: Sunday through Tuesday is Chicken Noodle; Wednesday and Thursday is White Bean Potato; and Friday and Saturday is Tuscan Tomato. 

All salads from the existing menu have been portioned to side offerings to make well-rounded, right-sized lunch meals.  These include the Classic Caesar; Chicken, Pine Nuts, Tomato & Gorgonzola; Chopped Turkey & Feta with Corn Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado; Spinach, Pancetta & Goat Cheese; Cucumber, Tomato, Feta, Olives & Red Onion; Veggie & Aged Parmesan with Sweet Corn, Zucchini, Peppers, Asparagus & Red Onion; and Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil. 

For more information and a downloadable menu, visit www.foxrc.com. 

About Sauce:

Sauce Pizza and Wine redefines the idea of “fast casual,” with a unique and fresh approach to dining.  The menu includes a variety of signature, thin crust, gourmet pizzas; market fresh chopped salads; hearty pasta; and grilled paninis on fresh baked bread. A selection of wine is available by the glass or bottle as well as Italian and domestic beer. A Fox Restaurant Concepts brand, there are currently eight Sauce locations: five in the Phoenix Metro area and three in Tucson. For more information visit www.foxrc.com

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TEMPE, Ariz. (Jan. 6, 2010) – Sundt Construction, Inc. has promoted Cade Rowley to business development manager of the Heavy Civil Division, based in Tempe, Ariz.

A professional engineer, Rowley has been with Sundt for more than 11 years, working at every level of project management from the design phase through completion. Rowley is now responsible for managing the design-build, CM At-Risk and Public/Private Partnership pursuits for Sundt throughout the Southwestern United States.

Rowley has played a key role on a number of Sundt’s significant Arizona projects, including: Valley Metro Light Rail Projects in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa; I-10 and Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway Traffic Interchange, in Phoenix; 4th Avenue Underpass in Tucson; and the Ironwood-Gantzel Roadway Improvement Project in Pinal County.

“We are fortunate to have a talented and loyal team that provides us with the ability to expand and evolve while still providing our customers with the same level and service of expertise they have come to expect,” said Mike Hoover, heavy civil division manager. “Cade has been an outstanding member of our team for quite some time and we are looking forward to his contributions to our business development efforts.”

John Carlson, whose position Rowley has filled, has been promoted to senior vice president and will be redirecting his efforts toward other new business ventures for the company.

About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc., is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors.  The firm is headquartered in Tempe, and is currently ranked the 55th largest construction company in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.  Sundt is known nationally for its innovative approach to construction services. www.sundt.com

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Dr. Andrew Weil Integrates Traditional Medicinal Foods into New Dishes to Help Keep You Healthy this Winter

PHOENIX (January 2010) – Start the New Year off on the right foot by capitalizing on Dr. Weil’s Immune Power Menu at True Food Kitchen.  The three course prix fixe menu offers guests nutrient-rich ingredients that help support optimal immune function and boost the body’s natural defenses against everyday stressors. 

The Immune Power Menu features three signature dishes for a value-driven cost of $18 per person and is available daily from 5 p.m. to close.  While each dish provides a well-rounded array of health benefits, the culinary team at True Food Kitchen ensures great-tasting fresh, seasonal flavor remains the focus. 

“Andy really understands how to maximize the health benefits of what we eat, and it’s my job to ensure each dish is really tasty,” said Executive Chef Michael Stebner.  “The Immune Power Menu is perfect for keeping healthy this time of year or just because you’re into great-tasting food that happens to be good for you.”

The featured dishes and health benefits include:

Immunity Soup – Astragalus Root, Shiitake Mushrooms, Broccoli, Tamari, Ginger & Garlic Broth
Ingredient benefits:

• Shiitake mushrooms have been studied for their immune supportive activity.
• Garlic is a tonic herb with significant health promoting properties. 
• Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that warms the body.
• Broccoli contains health-promoting phytonutrients.

Roasted Arctic Char – Braised Kale, Salsify, Maitake & Cranberry Dashi
Ingredient benefits:

• Arctic fish is a clean, sustainable source of anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acid.
• Kale is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and protective phytonutrients.
• Maitake are Japanese mushrooms that help support optimal immune function.
• Cranberries are rich in antioxidant pigments.

Pomegranate Yuzu Sorbet – Olivello-Citrus Salad
Ingredient benefits:

• Olivello Juice is an extract from sea buckthorn berries. Olivello is full of powerful natural antioxidants and other protective phytonutrients.
• Citrus is a natural source of vitamin C.
• Pomegranate is rich in phytonutrients that protect immunity.

True Food Kitchen is located in the Biltmore Fashion Park at 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 135 and is open seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Take-out  and catering is available for diners on the go. Reservations are available for parties of six or more. True Food Kitchen is the official caterer for the Phoenix Suns. For more information call 602-774-3488 or visit www.foxrc.com or www.drweil.com.

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