Rare Wine Week is Back! Jan 20 – 24

It might be winter here in sunny Scottsdale, but it’s summer “down under,” which makes it the perfect time to join J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician as they uncork the best of the Southern Hemisphere for Rare Wine Week this January 20 – 24. From Australia’s famed Barossa Valley Shirazes to crisp Argentinean Torrontés, these up-to-22-year-old vintages are tasting AMAZING right now. Even tastier, you can sip and savor six glasses of these highly-rated and extraordinary wines, expertly paired with a five-course tasting from J&G’s Executive Chef, Jacques Qualin, for only $160++ per person. (J&G’s Tasting Menu is also available without the wine pairings for $95++ p.p.)

J&G Steakhouse Rare Wine Week Menu

Aperitif - Alamos Torrontés, Argentina (2017)

Giaconda, Chardonnay, King Valley, Australia (2000)

Standish Wine Company, The Standish Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia (2002/2003)

Torbreck Vintners, Descendant Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia (2005)

Henschke, Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz, Eden Valley Australia (1998)

Torbreck Vintners, Runrig Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia (2004)

Rare Wine Week Returns

Here in the Valley of the Sun, the surest sign that autumn has finally arrived is the return of Rare Wine Week at J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician. Hosted every October, January and May, J&G’s Rare Wine Week lets wine-loving guests upgrade their traditional Tasting Menu plus wine pairings, (normally $67) to feature the exceedingly rare wines from deep within J&G’s Wine Spectator Awarded wine cellar. And this October 14 – 18, 2019, J&G is proud to serve up signature wines from the world=famous, featuring Rochioli Vineyards and Winery.

Offered nightly for $150 from 5-10 pm, J&G’s Executive Chef Jacques has crafted a gourmet 5-course feast, while GM, Patrick Norton, and Assistant GM and Certified Specialist of Wine, Taylor Chandler, have selected the finest Rochioli wines to pair with each course. “Working with Chef Jacques, Patrick and I have put together a list of exciting, exclusive wines that will not only wow our guests, but each pairs perfectly with our new seasonal Tasting Menu,” Chandler says. “And thanks to our new high-tech wine preservation system, we are able to pour these delicate, decades-old wines, so you can sample multiple rare vintages in a single setting, rather than ordering an entire bottle.” 

Rochioli Vineyards and Winery has been growing grapes in the Russian River Valley of Northern California since the late 1950’s. The first estate wine, 1985 Rochioli Pinot Noir, was released in 1987 and was an immediate success by being named Wine Spectator’s “The Best Pinot Noir in America” that year.

J&G Steakhouse Rare Wine Week Menu Featuring Rochioli Vineyards and Winery

October 14th – 18th, 2019

2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, California

2005 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California

2011 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California

2006 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California

2009 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California

Overseen by Executive Chef Jacques Qualin, who has led J&G’s kitchen since day-one, and longtime GM, Patrick Norton, J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician has won countless national and local awards during the past 10 years, including the OpenTable’s 2019 Diner’s Choice, Phoenix New Times’ “2018 Best Steakhouse,” the Arizona Republic’s 2018 “Top 100 Phoenix Restaurants” and has been a Wine Spectator’s “Best Of Award” winner 11 times.

Fall Restaurant Week at J&G

Kicking off this September 20 – 29, J&G Steakhouse is sure to be the highlight of Arizona Restaurant Week this fall. Yes, J&G’s Executive Chef, Jacques Qualin has dug deep into his recipe book to whip up several irresistible, all-new dishes for this annual 3-course culinary adventure. Offered nightly (alongside J&G’s full dinner menu), for $44 per person, guests can choose between three mouthwatering appetizers, including Warm Green Asparagus Salad tossed with brandy cocktail mayonnaise, or Longevity Noodles with grilled wild shrimp swimming in ginger broth. 

Plus, J&G is serving up three savory entrée options, including flaky, Slowly Cooked Artic Char with a wood sorrel emulsion, or Grilled Prime Sirloin Steak with roasted Japanese eggplant and aromatic red wine sauce. Finally, save room for a decadent house-made dessert, such as Poached Pear with hazelnut frangipane and Amaretto ganache, or Carrot Cake Pie with lemon cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut ice cream.

View the full menu here.

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May Events at J&G

Sip like it’s 1999 with J&G’s $200 Rare Wine Week menu pairings, plus Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday May 12 and AZ Restaurant Week on May 17 - 26

Famed for its Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician has dug deep into its cellar for the grand premier of its first-ever Rare Wine Week (May 5 – 16, 2019). Offered nightly from 5 – 10 pm, guests will be able to upgrade the traditional wine pairings for J&G’s signature five-course Tasting Menu with premium, exceedingly rare wines from the landmark Peter Michael Winery in Sonoma, CA, for an additional $200++p.p. Hand-picked by J&G Steakhouse’s GM, Patrick Norton, and Assistant GM and Certified Specialist of Wine, Taylor Chandler, each wine has been selected to pair with J&G’s Executive Chef, Jacques Qualin’s seasonal Tasting Menu.

“Working with Chef Jacques, Taylor and I have put together a list of exciting, exclusive wines that will not only wow our guests, but each pairs perfectly with our new seasonal Tasting Menu,” Chandler says. “And thanks to our new high-tech wine preservation system, we are able to pour these delicate, decades-old wines, so you can sample multiple rare vintages in a single setting, rather than ordering an entire bottle.”

Founded by the London-born Sir Peter Michael back in the 1980s, his eponymous winery has developed a cult following, Chandler says, due to its stellar ratings and limited production, especially for its flagship, estate-grown Cabernet blend Les Pavots. “I chose the 2003 vintages because during this tough year for Napa, Sir Michael still managed to shine. I chose the ’99 because this was one of Napa’s best years, something you save for your grandchildren. 2010 was also one of those incredible years, and with a little bit of aging, these wines have developed into a soft feminine, yet complex display of what Napa truly represents.”

Kicking off this May 5 – 16, J&G’s Rare Wine Week will be a new seasonal special offered every May, September and January.  J&G’s five-Course Tasting Menu is $67++p.p., and the optional Rare Wine Week pairing is an additional $200++ p.p.

J&G Steakhouse Rare Wine Week Menu Featuring Peter Michael Winery
May 5 – 16, 2019

Peter Michael, Belle-Côte, Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, 1999
Peter Michael, La Carrière, Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, 2007
Peter Michael, L’Esprit des Pavots, Meritage, Knight’s Valley, Sonoma, 2003
Peter Michael, Les Pavots, Meritage, Knight’s Valley, Sonoma, 2003
Peter Michael, Les Pavots, Meritage, Knight’s Valley, Sonoma, 2010

J&G is also serving up a three-course Mother’s Day Menu on Sunday, May 12, offered alongside its full regular dinner menu of award-winning steaks, seafood and more.

J&G Steakhouse is also participating in Arizona Restaurant Week this Friday, May 17, 2019 – Sunday, May 26, 2019.

Reservations are highly recommended: 480-214-8000 or www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com.  

J&G Steakhouse’s 3-Course Easter Menu Serves Up Spring On A Plate

Led by award-winning Executive Chef, Jacques Qualin, J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician is serving up Spring by the plateful with its annual 3-course Easter Dinner Menu for $55++ per person. Offered on Sunday, April 21 from 5 – 10 pm, J&G’s Chef Qualin has dug deep in his recipe book, and secured the freshest seasonal ingredients, to craft spectacularly flavorful dishes such as Sweet Pea Soup topped with creamy Parmesan Foam, or Dungeness Crab Salad accented with asparagus ribbon, spicy mustard, and bright, bold melon juice. Even traditional Easter dishes such as Roasted Lamb Lion are reinvented thanks to Chef Qualin’s herbal-yet-hearty basil gnocchi gratin, plus delicate Spring onion and savory sweet pepper juices. Finally, J&G’s Easter Menu also offers multiple (and delicious) Gluten Free and Vegetarian options for diners looking for full flavor with a restricted diet.

Best of all, J&G is also serving up its full regular dinner menu of award-winning steaks, seafood and more, alongside the 3-Course Easter Menu. Reservations are highly recommended: 480-214-8000 or www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com.  

Even tastier, Chef Qualin has revealed his recipe for Sweet Pea Soup. Instructions are below, or you can swing by J&G this Easter and let J&G handle all the shopping, cooking and dish cleaning instead. 

For the Soup:

8.5 oz. Onion, small dice
1 oz. Garlic, sliced thin
1 oz. Olive oil
1 tbsp. Salt
1.5 qt. Water

In a Rondeau combine oil, onions, garlic and salt and sweat covered until totally soft. Add the water and bring to a boil. Let boil for one minute, then cool over ice until very cold.

In a blender, puree until totally smooth with:
1.6 lbs. Fresh sweet peas, blanched in salted water
½ oz. Salt

For the Parmesan Foam:

1/2 qt. Heavy cream            
6 oz. Parmesan, chopped small in Cusinart
1 Thai chili, split     
½ bunch Thyme, tied with string
2 T Salt

Combine all in a pot and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, and then steep for 15 minutes. Remove thyme and squeeze well, then puree cream in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh chinois, season with salt and load into whipping gun with 2 N2O cartridges. If cold, warm until just above body temperature before loading. Must be served warm.

For the Croutons:

Sliced sourdough bread
Olive oil
Salt

Cut bread into half-inch dice and sautéed in olive oil, then season immediately with salt.

Holiday Happenings at J&G

J&G Steakhouse Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 9 Stunning Entrées Plus 8 Sumptuous Wines by the Glass for $10 Each, Dec. 16 – 20, 2018

J&G is also serving Christmas (Dec. 24 & 25) and New Year’s Eve Dinners (Dec. 31)

J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician is celebrating its 10th anniversary with five straight days of stunning $10 food & wine specials. Offered nightly from Sunday, December 16 through Thursday, December 20 (5 – 10 pm), enjoy your choice of nine chef-crafted entrées, including 10oz Prime Six-Peppercorn NY Strip Steak, Roasted Red Snapper, 8oz Filet Mignon, Lamb T-Bone and more – all for $10++ per entrée. Plus, savor your choice of eight premium wines by the glass for $10 as well, including Veuve Clicquot’s Brut Reserve; Duckhorn Vineyard’s Merlot, Jordan Winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon – all hand-selected by J&G’s in-house sommelier.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

3 Can't Miss Mother's Day Dishes

Great for celebrating any special occasion, J&G Steakhouse not only wows with sweeping views of the Valley but a menu that boasts fresh ingredients and both Asian and American-inspired flavors. This Mother’s Day, dine above it all and treat mom to a special Mother’s Day dinner at J&G. Here are three of our favorites from Chef Jacques Mother’s Day menu.

Steamed Shrimp Salad
Begin the culinary journey with a starter like the Steamed Shrimp Salad. On the lighter side, this salad combines the freshest flavors of spring, including avocado, tomato, and steamed shrimp atop a bed of tender greens and is dressed with a champagne vinaigrette.

Grilled Beef Prime Hanger Steak
For a second course, Chef’s Grilled Beef Prime Hanger Steak makes for a fabulous and filling option. Served with a cherry mustard sauce, mustard greens, and topped with purple potato chips, this dish is an example of the prime-meats that you can find at J&G.

Strawberry Pavlova
And don’t forget about the sweetest part of the meal; dessert. Treat mom to our Strawberry Pavlova. This sweet dish combines a crisp meringue, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream. It’s the perfect way to end a meal on a sweet note.

Planning to join us at J&G on Mother’s Day? We are taking reservations online and by phone. Contact us at (480) 214-8000 or book your table for Mother’s Day online via the J&G website. 

View the entire J&G Mother’s Day menu here.

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3 Favorites from our New Spring Season Menu

Each season Chef Jacques Qualin carefully-crafts a new menu perfectly-suited to the coming months. Keeping the flavors of spring in mind, this season Chef Qualin has taken inspiration from his experience as an avid outdoorsman and time spent immersed in the rustic farmlands of France’s Franche-Comté region, which at a time he called home, to craft a palate-pleasing menu brimming with the freshest ingredients available and a prime selection of seafood and meats. While difficult to choose favorites, these are a few standouts from Chef Qualin’s new spring season menu.  

Marinated Beef Tenderloin
Featuring a prime cut of beef tenderloin, this protein-packed dish is accented with spring flavors like charred fava beans, spring garlic, and parmesan.

Striped Sea Bass
At J&G Steakhouse, we offer a global selection of seafood. That includes the new Striped Sea Bass. This dish is served with fresh asparagus, shiitake sesame vinaigrette, and sea beans. Sea beans, which are also known as samphire, pickleweed, glasswort, or sometimes sea asparagus, are a slightly salty green sprout that commonly grows by the seashores. The green sprout has made it ways to the southwest, and can be found growing in vegetable gardens and for sale at farmers markets. Chef also uses locally-sourced lavender to accent the dish.  

Sweet Pea Soup
This creative soup will certainly surprise your tastebuds. Chef’s Sweet Pea Soup is poured over a layer of creamy and airy parmesan foam, combing all the best flavors of spring. And, this soup makes for a suitable starter to any meal.

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