Scottsdale Health July 2019

food
/ by Mandy Holmes
Tropical Tastes
Take a virtual vacation with island-inspired dishes
jalapenos, the dish
is served alongside
a refreshing arugula
salad. $14. www.thecanalclubaz.com.
We may be in the middle of summer, but it’s not easy to drop
everything and head to the beach at a moment’s notice. Even
though you’re in the desert, you don’t have to miss out on the
tropical dishes often found oceanside. Scottsdale restaurants
are serving up flavors reminiscent of vacation in healthy islandinspired
dishes and drinks.
Lavender Float
Rolling out with
True Food Kitchen’s
summer menu, the
Lavender Float is
made with lavender
pea flower, soda
water, and an edible
orchid. The eye-catching
float provides just
enough sweetness
to cap off a meal at
True Food, and is also
vegan and gluten-free
thanks to a touch
of vegan vanilla ice
cream. $9. www.truefoodkitchen.com.
Grilled Chicken
and Mango Salad
Inspired by a beachfront
lifestyle, Tommy
Bahama’s Grilled
Chicken and Mango
salad is a healthy and
flavorful option when
you’re wishing for
a day on the coast.
Fresh greens are
topped with roasted
almonds and macadamia
nuts, feta,
dried blueberries,
crispy pepitas, vineripe
tomatoes, and
finished with a lemon
basil vinaigrette.
$16.50. www.tommybahama.com.
Tropical Avocado
Salsa
Just in time for summer,
the Tropical
Avocado Salsa at Riot
House is the perfect
dish to share with
friends while beating
the heat. To top
things off, the mix of
avocado, pineapple,
mango, and lime is
served with Terra
vegetable chips then
finished with a dusting
of toasted coconut,
making it the
perfect summertime
dish when temperatures
are at an alltime
high. $9. www.
riothouse.com.
Pink Flamingo
Smoothie
Pitaya, also known as
dragon fruit, comes
from the tropical
regions like South
America and Asia,
but luckily you don’t
have to travel too far
to experience the
unique flavor of the
rainforest. The Pink
Flamingo smoothie at
Nekter Juice Bar is as
tasty as it is vibrant
by pureeing pitaya,
strawberry, pineapple,
agave nectar, and
coconut water to perfection.
$6.35 www.
nekterjuicebar.com.
Hawaiian Poke
If you’re looking for
a seaside experience
in the desert, look no
further than Ocean
44. The Hawaiian
Poke is served with
your choice of yellowtail
or ahi tuna
flown in daily. The
fresh fish is combined
with Hawiian
flavors including
togarashi, Thai chili,
and fresh cucumber
to give you all the
“aloha” vibes. $29.
www.ocean44.com.
Caribbean
Benedict
The word healthy is
usually not associated
with the breakfast
favorite eggs
Benedict. However,
The Canal Club offers
a topical spin on the
traditional breakfast
staple with the lighter
Caribbean Benedict.
Featuring plantains,
poached eggs,
smoked ham, and
Spicy Grilled
Shrimp Salad
Turn up the heat
with the Spicy Grilled
Shrimp Salad at
Hula’s Modern Tiki.
The dish highlights
zesty grilled shrimp
and ripe mango
dressed with Caesar
or miso vinaigrette for
a Polynesian twist.
The Old Town hot
spot’s decor will also
transport back in time
you as its reminiscent
of the Tiki bars
and restaurants of
the ‘50s and ‘60s.
$14. www.hulasmoderntiki.com.
Cocojito
If you’re looking for
the perfect poolside
refresher without
all the calories of a
traditional pina colada,
the Cocojito at The
Fairmont Princess
Scottsdale will have
you on island time in
no time. The tropical
sipper combines
coconut rum, fresh
lime, mint and pineapple.
$14. www.fairmont.com/scottsdale.
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