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| - Where are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme ... You don't have to wander that far. Chances are The Herb Box is nearby with your PSR&T and so much more. Since 1995, owner Susan Smederovac-Wilcox (a native Phoenician) focused her natural talent and gracious skill for entertaining along with a generous helping of creativity and ability to offer something new and different to the Valley.
The Herb Box sparked the palates of foodies all over presenting a menu with samplings of innovative world cuisine with seasonal ingredients that unify regional flavors. A big favorite on the Scottsdale Waterfront and in DC Ranch, it caused quite a commotion when it was announced that they were opening a location in uptown Phoenix in newly opened enclave, The Colony along "Restaurant Row" on 7th Street with the boulevard's renaissance started a few years ago when Sam Fox revived a derelict building dubbing it "The Yard." The new digs are bright and airy with a patio facing the street.
There's a global playground of flavors at The Herb Box. We started with their shared plates and a quick trip to Orient with Korean Fire Cauliflower with chunks of the cruciferous, crispy cauliflower, a hefty spoonful of quinoa, Korean hot pepper sauce, sesame, sugar snap peas and pea shoots. Spicy and sweet, but we would've like a little more of the promised "fire." Still, you'll want more. $13
You'll adore the Kale, Corn and Sweet Onion Pakora (that's a "fried snack" originating in India.) The ruffled, dark green leaves of Kale are generously draped in a light batter and dressed with a sweet-hot Serrano glaze with vegan yellow pepper aioli. Turmeric gives it a brilliant golden hue. We adore it. $12.
We can't wait to try their Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread, Crisp Brussels Sprouts Chips among other Shared Plate offerings from $7 to $18.
Dinner is casual and inviting at The Herb Box. Currently, ten entrees are available. The Grilled Trout with Corn & Leek Gratin felt like a natural choice for summer fare for $18. The boneless, delicate fillet was moist, tender and flaky and so fresh it must've jumped out of the stream and on the grill. It was accompanied by a ramekin of watercress butter, pickled baby lima beans, beets an bressels sprouts. The cast iron tray of hot Corn & Leek Gratin was sensational, and worth ordering as a side for $8.
Another fishy fave is the Grapefruit & Sugar Charred Salmon graced with sugar snap peas, fennel, blackberries, pistachio, orange charred onion, black quinoa and snow pea shoots for $18. The grapefruit and sugar charring was almost too nuanced to notice, but that didn't affect the bright, firm salmon.
Beef eaters won't go wrong with the Wine Braised Short Ribs. This hot hunk of meat ancho-bourbon demi-glaze, horseradish creamed Savoy cabbage and char-roasted baby cabbage for $24. The fork-tender beef is thick and juicy. Think of the most perfect pot roast you ever had. This is better.
If you're extra-hungry, think about the Serrano-Avocado Shrimp Salad with crispy shrimp, organic arugula, fried fennel pancetta with a sweet-hot serrano glaze and lemon-honey vinaigrette is $15. Big on flavor, still light and refreshing. A side like the warm Green Bean Fingerling Potato Salad with cherry tomatoes and a few bleu cheese crumbles adds the perfect crunch and pizazz.
Save room for dessert! The lemony zip of their creamy Crème Brûlée finish.
The Herb Box also offers a light breakfast and a casual weekend brunch that's bound to be a hit. SCOOP: the Bourbon-Ginger Peach Brioche French Toast with Bacon ($16) is your new best friend. You're welcome.
Finish the day with Happy Hour at The Herb Box. Their tasty appetizer/shared pates are only $5 each and select cocktails are half-off.
So why go to Scarborough Fair when there's a brand, new Herb Box near you?
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