While I had a choice of sitting at the walnut-wood topped bar or in the spacious dining area, I chose a well-lit area on the al fresco terrace that boasts a retractable roof. Think green salads, wood fired pizzas, hummus and baba ganoush with house-baked pita bread, and the pièce de resistance I understand is the whole roasted chicken served tableside. Special event seating will love FLINT’s four unique private event areas.andĪward winning Chef/Partner Travis Strickland and Executive Chef Chris Mayo have crafted seasonal menus with vibrant Middle Eastern accents and farm-fresh ingredients. Result is impressive, a beautiful Mid-century modern space of 9,500 square feet Inspired-restaurant in lieu of a Baltaire valley outpost (are they intimating The team behind LA’s successful steakhouse,īaltaire, in looking for a valley location, decided to open a Mediterranean Is the location of the latest Los Angeles transplant, FLINT by Baltaire. Veterans like me will recognize the old Houston’s space in the Esplanade that Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdaleįor those who would like to linger in a sexy Mid-century modern décor and crave Mediterranean inspired fare. You may want to buy a present for yourself! acai bowls, smoothies and healthy cookies. One more thing, if you find yourself at Kaleidoscope Juice at the Gainey Ranch shops, cross the parking lot to Oliver Smith Jewelry to see the gorgeous baubles on display. I lounged a bit on the patio out front taking some photos and reveling in our glorious AZ winter days. The 1,000 square- foot space at the north end of Gainey Village has a French Moroccan design with a feature bar and lounge seating, a large community table and a patio welcoming guests to stay or take their orders to go. It was delicious and refreshing, and something I normally would not have ordered. Which was filled with their Flu Shot juices (turmeric, lemon, ginger, apple, oil of oregano, garlic, & cayenne pepper) along with acerola (high in antioxidants & vitamin c), some fresh fruit, hemp seeds, coconut water and dragon fruit drizzle. They recommended the Flu Shot Smoothie for me A new smoothie menu was recently launched with ten drinks including the Keto Meal, Royal Bee and Longevity. Sandwiches, protein and breakfast bowls and gluten-free snacks, including its Menu features cold press fruit and vegetable juices, shakes, salads, Serving juices and smoothies in the valley since 2008, which is hard to believe because she looks all of 20. Kaleidoscope Juice opened its fifth valley location in the shops at Gainey Ranch. Kaleidoscope Juice is o pen 7 am to 7 pm Mon-Fri, and 7 am to 4 pm Sat and Sun. The cheesy, crispy animal crackers combine two of kids’ favorite things–cheese and animal shapes–while the soft and chewy chocolate quinoa cookies are sweet treats that Mom and Dad can feel good about.If you are out and about this holiday season, whether you are on the go, or want to linger, here are a few new and/or remodeled options for you to check out in the Phoenix area, including Kaleidoscope Juice, Café ZuZu, FLINT by Baltaire, and Geordie’s:įor those who want a quick, healthy snack on the go. The new kids’ line also features delicious, gluten-free snacks that are perfect for stashing in a diaper bag or lunch box for when a hunger pant hits. The green apple juice tastes like traditional apple juice that kids adore but is packed with healthy greens–and kids will get a kick out of the alien-green color, to boot. The strawberry protein smoothie is rich and more filling, a great alternative to a milkshake if the kiddos are seeking something sweet. The watermelon juice is refreshing and sweet, with just a hint of mint that the kiddos will barely be able to detect. And the healthy line could not have arrived at a better time as we embark on the season of candy canes, gingerbread and marshmallow-topped hot cocoa.įirst up, the Kaleidoscope Juice now offers three organic, raw kid-sized juices and smoothies in sizes suitable for little hands and little bellies. Realizing that kiddos want to get in on the healthy-eats action (but might not be able to finish their parent-sized portion), Kaleidoscope Juice–with locations at Optima Sonoran Village, North Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix and Arcadia at The Madison Improvement Club–just revealed its lineup of kids products featuring sizes and flavors that suit its littlest customers. Since 2012, Kaleidoscope Juice has been a top spot for locals to get their health-food fix, whether that be fresh-pressed juice, brimming acai bowl, good-for-you baked goods and more.