662433 Mon Oct 26 11:08:14 -0700 2009 7 6 Southwest 0 5131996 Does anyone who went to Crave Arizona remember who the restaurant was that served the Pork Belly with Mac 'n' Cheese? Was that Cooperstown or another restaurant that was next to it? They also had a mango cheesecake lollipop, it was all very good. Thanks! Mon Oct 26 11:08:14 -0700 2009 128716 AguasFrescas 1 5132287 Talavera http://bit.ly/4nVnfd Mon Oct 26 12:39:26 -0700 2009 5131996 67548 azhotdish 1 5132425 Yes, as AZhotdish said, that sounds like the Four Seasons table. On the right was friendly Chef Mel Mecinas from "Talavera" with seared tuna, and the cheesecake lollipops (so good!). If I'm remembering correctly, on the left was "Crescent Moon", Four Season's casual restaurant, serving the plates with poblano mac and cheese and grilled shrimp, though I thought the third item was braised short ribs instead of pork belly. So much great food, hard to remember! Mon Oct 26 13:22:28 -0700 2009 5131996 10271 Rubee 2 5132998 Thanks! I'm sure you have it right, now I remember the seared tuna and the shrimp and wonderful, yummilicious short ribs. The Four Seasons win me over again as Talavera has also been wonderful both this year and last during Restaurant Week. The food is very good, the service as friendly as can be and that patio view overlooking the property and northern Scottsdale is lovely. Crescent Moon just got bumped up to my short list. So I wonder where the pork belly came from? There were small pieces in a little plastic cup with what looked to be home made corn nuts. Hmm... Mon Oct 26 16:58:57 -0700 2009 5132425 128716 AguasFrescas 3 5133002 <There were small pieces in a little plastic cup with what looked to be home made corn nuts> Oh, that sounds like Deseo : ) They were serving that as a side to their ceviche. I liked that too. Speaking of pork belly, a favorite was Cowboy Ciao's smoked paprika rubbed pork belly with green apple. You're making me hungry! Here's a pic of the short ribs and mac just posted on Chow Bella. mmmmm http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/ Mon Oct 26 17:01:18 -0700 2009 5132998 10271 Rubee 4 5135706 That's it! Not a big fan of ceviche, let my friend have mine. Tue Oct 27 16:18:13 -0700 2009 5133002 128716 AguasFrescas 3 5135226 No fair - I've never had a good meal at Talavera, nor Crescent Moon! Did I hit bad nights or pick poorly? Any entrees you can recommend for my next visit? TIA. Tue Oct 27 13:09:48 -0700 2009 5132998 17220 Claudette 4 5135798 I've only been there twice for restaurant week and felt our meals were great values for the event, though the steaks were better last year. Tue Oct 27 16:50:16 -0700 2009 5135226 128716 AguasFrescas