Uptown Magazine December 2018

THE COLLINS SMALL BATCH KITCHEN
3160 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
www.thecollinsaz.com
L’AMORE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3159 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix
www.lamoreitalianrestaurant.com
THE MACINTOSH
2119 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
www.themacintoshaz.com
Christopher Collins, chef/owner of the Valley-based Common
Ground Culinary, has reconceptualized both of his Phoenix restaurants
to integrate each into the culture of their respective neighborhoods.
The Collins Small Batch Kitchen has replaced the former
Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar and the former Grassroots Kitchen &
Tap is now The Macintosh.
At The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, they will feature a compact
menu that incorporates favorites dishes from all across Common
Ground Culinary restaurants with the addition of a rotating menu of
4 to 8 specials daily that are limited in quantity. This way, they focus
on whatever is fresh and in season. They are open 7 days a week,
Monday-Wednesday, 11am-9pm, Thursday-Friday, 11am-10pm,
Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday, 10am-9pm. And join them on the
weekend for can’t-miss brunch and a daily Social Hour.
The Macintosh is a bold and energetic concept with a hearty
yet approachable menu of modernized comfort food. Their dining
room boasts a 21-foot, 22-seat community table perfect for hosting
beer- or whisky-paired dinners. Although The Macintosh has kept
Grassroots staples like the shrimp grits and braised short rib on
their menu, they have also added new items like mason jar burrata
and fried green tomato po’boy and slow smoked beef ribs to the list.
Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and a fantastic
brunch menu is served every Saturday and Sunday.
L’Amore Restaurant is a family owned and operated neighborhood
Italian restaurant located in the heart of Phoenix. They
offer fine Italian dining with a warm family atmosphere. Their
wide-ranging menu boasts one of the best cioppino in town.
They fresh make their soups from scrotch in house as well as
their handmade pastas. The aroma from the fresh baked bread is
captivating and are a great accompaniment to sop up the sauces
from the linguini with clams or hearty spaghetti Bolognese.
Classic entrees like veal saltimbuca and chicken marsala are a
reliable dinner choice or choose from the ever changing daily
fresh fish entrée or homemade ravioli that evening. They also have
a wine list that would pair nicely with any dish on the menu and
complement any palate.
In addition, L’Amore is a lovely venue for a romantic and
intimate evening out. There is live soft music on Thursday through
Saturday nights by local musician Jimmy. Guests can enjoy entertainment
in the beautiful tree lined patio over looking the Phoenix
Mountain Preserves. If you’re thinking of a holiday party set up
an appointment to speak to them about catering. They are open
for lunch Monday through Friday starting at 11 a.m. and dinner
nightly and Saturday at 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday. Cocktail
hour is Mondary through Friday from 4:00 to 6 p.m.