Category: Food + Drink
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The Hungry Javelina does The Cortez: Classy Craft Cocktail Joint Dares to Dazzle in Prescott

Looking for a classy spot to get festive for New Year’s Eve? Just a touch away from the rowdy rabble of Whiskey Row? Your wish has been faithfully granted, in The Cortez, just a half block off the main Plaza, situated quietly right next to Century Lounge on, fittingly, Cortez Street. You will find an…
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The Hungry Javelina: Farm Provisions: E-I-E-I-Oh Yeah, It’s Good

What Farm Provisions does best is hiding ‘Easter egg’ techniques and ingredients in dishes that appear straightforward in word-form on the menu. Photos By: Jess Phillips & Julia Mac Marie I have been to Farm Provisions over a dozen times now, and have tried almost every single item on the food, drink, and dessert menus.…
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3 Local Products to Check Out This Summer

Prescott is teeming with traditional and artisanal products that are unique to the area. From gourmet spirits made using locally sourced ingredients to handmade candles and balms made using locally grown botanicals, here are three local products to keep an eye out for when exploring Prescott this summer. Kombucha Photo By: Jess Phillips Photography If…
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Spotlight: Owner Wendy Razo of Jersey Girl Cheesecake

Jersey Girl Cheesecake is a unique local food truck that’s making waves with its mouth-watering and personalized cheesecakes in a cup. This one-of-a-kind dessert experience is the brainchild of the founder and owner, Wendy Razo who has been obsessed with creating the perfect cheesecake for years. The result? A heavenly creamy and silky-smooth cheesecake that’s…
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The Hungry Javelina does Park Plaza Liquor and Deli Pairing Night, with the Perch Brewery

If you didn’t already know, Park Plaza does roughly monthly dinner-and-drink pairings with local brewers, wine-makers, and other alcohol-makers, featuring a generous one-night-only set menu caringly paired with drinks for each dish. Tonight I went to the Plaza—no not that Plaza, the other Plaza: Park Plaza Liquor and Deli (PPLD). Before you get excited that…
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Spotlight: Owner & Chef Max Pelham of Theodore’s Fine Foods

If you’re ever in the mood for a mouthwatering bagel that is handmade, chewy, and deliciously soft, then Theodore’s Fine Foods at the Prescott Farmers Market is the place for you. Among the sprawling booths and bustling crowds lies a tiny stand that is quickly becoming the talk of the town. This impressive bagel stand…
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From Breweries to BBQ, Here Are 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Prescott

If you’re a dog owner, like more than half of Prescott is, looking for great places to eat and relax with your furry friend in town, you’re in luck! Despite our size, Prescott has a surprisingly large number of dog-friendly patios and restaurants. From Breweries to BBQ, Here Are 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Prescott Whether…
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The Hungry Javelina’s First Bite: Salt and Pepper: Cutting No Corners, and it Shows

What Salt and Pepper is doing best is cutting no corners—not in food prep, not in the dining room, not in the servers’ station; everyone was hustling, and my dish was great. When crowds of people gush about how great a movie is, I usually assume it’s going to be garbage, because I often don’t…
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The Hungry Javelina’s First Bite: WZ Bistro: Flavorful and Familiar with a Hint of Creativity, Despite a Lack of Heat

WZ Bistro has two locations and for this first-bite review I ventured to the Miller Valley Road location with its very tight driveway and sufficient parking lot on a rainy Friday evening just before peak dinner hour. With a huge menu and a couple creative dishes, it’s easy to be satisfied with WZ’s selection as…
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Scoop Up Happiness: New Ice Cream Shop, Shanna’s Sugar Shack, Now Open in Downtown Plus an Interview with Owner, Shanna Daley

Calling all sweet tooths! There’s a brand new ice cream shop open now near downtown that’s sure to satisfy your sugary cravings. Specializing in giant ice cream sandwich cookies made with Tillamook ice cream, Shanna’s [sh-aw-n-ah] Sugar Shack is bound to become your new go-to destination for indulgent treats. Whether you’re a classic chocolate chip…
