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Paris James is “Singin’ the Blues” Every Month at The Urban Barn

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

“Well, I’ve never felt more like singin’ the blues” was the beginning words to the No. 1 chart hit written back in 1956 performed by Guy Mitchell.  This song was on the top of the charts for thirteen straight weeks and become even more popular when Marty Robbins recorded a similar version that same year.

For the past two months, no one is singin’ the blues at The House at Secret Garden (Santa Barbara Catering Company’s sister property) since it started “Blues in the Barn,” a no cover charge event held every first Wednesday of the month, from 6-9 PM.  Located in the property’s rustic Urban Barn, Paris James has been rockin the “house”, or should we say “barn” down, every month while patrons snack on pork sliders, cheese platters, and discounted bottles of wine while listening to the soulful sounds of Phoenix’s favorite bluesician.

Due to the popularity of the event, reservations are not accepted and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis in The Urban Barn.

The January performance was filled to capacity ten minutes after the doors opened.  When a few guests found themselves arriving to late for a seat in the barn, they elected to enjoy dinner in The House prior to joining in on the musical festivities later that evening.

According to Co-owner Pat Christofolo, “Once the weather turns warmer, The House plans on expanding our Blues night onto the grounds surrounding the barn.  We’re preparing for next month’s event now, and making plans to add additional seating so more guests can enjoy Paris’ great country-blues music.”

Details:
First Wednesday’s of the Month
6-9 PM
The Urban Barn
(Located behind the House at Secret Garden)
2501 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602.243.8539
www.houseatsecretgarden
info@houseatsecretgarden

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We’re Sharing a Secret With You…

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Our sister company, The House at Secret Garden, has been making headlines with its scenic dining areas, creative drinks and eclectic dishes. With recent articles in The Arizona Republic, Arizona Foothills Magazine and a review by local restaurant critic, Michele Laudig of Phoenix New Times, curious diners have made their way to The House to experience what all the talk is about.

Laudig shared her thoughts on some of the heavier menu items with her readers: “I inhaled the housemade pasta one night, an excellent butternut squash ravioli with port demi-glace. The filling was like edible velvet. Almost as sensual was a heap of creamy Anson Mills grits topped with sautéed shrimp and sweet corn, with a hint of serrano chile kick.”

For those of you who think a lunch visit would be best, Laudig had this to say: “Both the grilled romaine (lightly smoky bunches of lettuce topped with feta and pickled red onions — enough to eat as an entrée) and the seasonal salad (mixed greens tossed with mint, Italian parsley, carrot, shaved fennel, paper-thin slices of watermelon radish, pistachios, and goat cheese) were slicked with delicately balanced vinaigrette that enhanced the stellar, just-picked tenderness of the greens. Consider me impressed.”

And impressed you will be when visiting the historic Spanish-style mansion with gigantic carob tree and candle lit patio for happy hour, dinner date or impressive business lunch.

To view the entire review visit: http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2010-12-09/restaurants/pat-christofolo-s-the-house-at-secret-garden-makes-you-feel-at-home/

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