Chef Malarkey spent the weekend doing what he does best, talking and cooking for the masses. Sporting his uniform of cuffed jeans, patent leather cooking clogs and a newsboy cap, Brian showed off one of his favorite Southern dish, dirty grits and screaming shrimp. He explained to Today.com, “Grits are the mashed potatoes of the ’90s.” It was during the seminar that he revealed Searsucker Austin will be opening late spring, and will feature New American Classic cuisine with some added Southern flare.

Saturday night’s Rock Your Taco Showdown consisted of 13 celebrity chefs who were all on the same mission- to win over the judges. From Malarkey’s “Duck Dynasty” tacos, to Bryce Gilmore’s “Veggie Taco” made with a toasted beet shell and goat cheese, guests at the festival were able to taste and cast their vote. Tyson Cole won the title for “Best Taco” for the second time with his unique hamachi taco in a yucca chip shell. Talk about flavor!

After the festival was over, it was obvious these chefs deserved a break from the kitchen! There were numerous after parties held throughout the town. All the attendees appeared to be having an amazing time, and everyone was hanging out like they were all best friends. Chefs were signing books, snapping pictures with fans, and of course making time for some cocktails!

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Recently named, Foodist’s Best Emerging Restaurant in Scottsdale, Searsucker invites you and your taste buds on a culinary excursion from May 18-27. Whether you dine out just one night or all ten, Searsucker should be at the top of your RW bucket list. Brian Malarkey and his stellar team are creating an unforgettable prix-fixe menu for you culinary explorers to enjoy, including:

SMALLS
- “cowboy caviar”
- farm bird lollipops + snake bite hot sauce + bleu fondue
- brie “triple” + strawberry + fennel
- *shrimp “spicy” + bacon grits
- mushrooms + burrata + toast
- *squid “sweet heat”
- meatballs + tomato + basil
- egg + bacon “pork belly”

MAINS
- *tombo “albacore”
- prosciutto + agua fresca + grapes
- *salmon “scottish”
- romesco + rapini + lobster
- tongue & cheek “yes”
- agave + fresco + cactus
- *hanger “butcher’s steak”
- watercress + bbq + bleu fondue
- risotto
- black radish + mushroom + ramps
- pork ‘‘butt’’
- whiskey apples + bacon + onions

SWEETS
- alexis michelle terrine
milk chocolate mousse, coffee ice cream, chocolate pearls
- randy jackson presents: “the sundae”
PB cup ice ceam, bacon caramel popcorn, banana bread
- panna cotta
buttermilk, blood orange, pear
- red velvet cake
cream cheese mousse, white chocolate, raspberry
- doughnuts & chocolate
malted dark chocolate cream and cinnamon sugar donuts
- rum & coke
rum cake, coke mousse, lime

This is the time when crowds flock from all parts of town to cross some of these award-winning restaurants off their bucket list! It’s an occasion no one wants to stay at home for, so use this as an excuse to break out from your usual routine and try something new and amazing! While reservations are not required for this culinary experience, we highly recommend them.

Dinner starts at only $40 a person. Seats are booking quickly for this Arizona Restaurant Week event! Call and reserve a table at 480.664.3777!

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Ladies, dust off those floppy hats. Gentlemen, break out your suit and tie. The Kentucky Derby is an exciting time of the year here at Searsucker! For those of you who don’t already have a seat booked at the infamous Churchill Downs for the big event, Searsucker invites you to join our own Kentucky Derby party at our Scottsdale location on May 4 from 1-6PM!

The odds are looking promising for those who like a good time and tasty food. Sip on our trifecta of infused cocktails, which include the Run for the Roses, Barrel Aged Sazerac, and Berry 75. You can bet your bottom dollar that we will be serving some southern-inspired dishes for this occasion:

• Chicken and Waffles $7
• Shrimp n’ Grits $6
• Hush Puppy’s + chow-chow $5
• Fried Green Tomatoes + Candied Tomato + Burrata $6
• Cheddar Puffers + Sausage Gravy $4
• Farm Bird Lollipops $6

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Roses are red, violets are blue, Searsucker Brunch is the perfect Thank You!

We know there are millions of ways to show your appreciation for mom this Mother’s Day. Taking her to Searsucker on her special day is a way that’s second to none. Celebrate Mother’s Day Brunch with us, Sunday May 12, 2013! Come, sit back, relax, and enjoy the San Diego scenery while toasting to mothers around the city. And Just like Ma, we know a good deal when we see one, which is why we decided to reward all the hard-working mothers with free endless mimosas during brunch. Yep, you read that correctly. Free mimosas for mom! After all those years, now it’s your turn to be the designated driver!

We’ve even added some items to our brunch menu that will score you some extra brownie points, like our Smoked Salmon Benedict on a house made english muffin with asparagus, poached eggs, and caviar bearnaise for $21. Our Roasted Artichoke Quiche will be served with an arugula salad, parmesan crisps, and fine herb vinaigrette for $13. We’re sure Mom will leave happy no matter what she decides on! If you’d rather join us for dinner, we’ll be serving our signature menu from 5pm-10pm.

Make mom proud, and call to plan ahead. Seating is filling up fast! Call 619.233.7327 to make a reservation!!

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Special Rhum Clément Dinner Pairing
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Rhum has always been reminiscent of the high seas, with origins in the West Indies and the history of piracy. On Thursday, April 11, Searsucker will be paying homage to the classic spirit with a one-of-a-kind pairing dinner.

Chef Chops will be playing with tropical flavors like dragon fruit, mango, banana and lime to accent a thoughtful list of cocktails ranging in complexity. Below are the pairings we are very excited to present!

COURSE I
Foie Grais Torchon + Lime Curd, Compressed Watermelon + Smoked Eel, Goei Duck Ceviche + Pickled Veg
Pairing: Cruise Control – Clement Premiere + rhubarb syrup + lime

COURSE II
Duck Confit Papuse + Dragon Fruit, Pear, Banana Salpicon + Jelly Fish + Spicy Aguas Fresca
Pairing: Mike’s Pearception – Clément 6 year + pear + vanilla + allspice +lemon sugar

COURSE III
Lemongrass Coconut Fish Stew + Green Curry + Pickled Mango + Naan Bread
The Painkiller – Clement VSOP + coconut H2O + almond + nutmeg

COURSE IV
Quail in a jar + Shroom Melange + Blood Sausage + Ramp + Ansions Mills Grits
Pairing: Blood & Sand – Clément 10 year + grapefruit + cherry + carpano Antica

COURSE V
Roasted Pig Broda + Black Beans + Rice + Mofongo + Chimichurri
Pairing: Ti Punch – Clément 10 Year + Creole Shrub +lime + sugar

COURSE VI
Chef’s Dessert
Pairing: Walk Good – Clement Creole Shrub + averna + espresso

We will be hosting one seating at 6:30pm, so be sure to call us at 480.664.3777 and reserve your spot today! Price is $85 per guest + tax/service charge. This light and refreshing menu is the perfect way to celebrate the warm weather with tropical flavors and summer style drinks.

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By: Brian Malarkey

We have just received confirmation that our Executive Chef Malarkey will be bringing in a very special guest next week to present a unique tasting menu for all of our #TeamMalarkey supporters. ABC’s The Taste’s winning mentor Brian Malarkey will be cooking up a feast with none other than his winning team member Khristianne (Chef K) next Thursday, March 28! The dynamic duo will be co-creating a fabulous four course meal with paired wines and including dishes such as:

This #winning menu will be available all night long as will our regular menu, but reservations are already beginning to go fast. You will not want to miss this exquisite culinary event, so be sure to reserve a seat before we fill up. Call 619.233.7327 to make reservations. We hope you will join us in supporting these two incredible chefs for what is sure to be an extraordinary evening!

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By: Brian Malarkey

Master of whiskey, Dr. Tom Turner, is hosting an unforgettable whiskey and dinner pairing on February 20th at Searsucker! Indulge in six incredible courses, each paired with a unique whiskey cocktail. We’ll start the night off with a simple scotch and soda and move on to courses like Bulleit Bourbon + Benedictine paired with Duck Breast + buttered cabbage + crispy confit.

The dinner is $75/person and starts at 6:30pm. Call us at 480-664-3777 to reserve a spot!

Menu:

Amuse cocktail boilermaker – Guinness Baileys and Jamesons

1st course
Johnnie went down to Georgia – scotch and soda
Fluke + chile + pomegranate + guanciale

2nd course
Down the Stretch – Bulleit 10 year reserve + grapefruit shrub + honey H2O
Diver Scallop + avocado + beet pickle

3rd course
Run for the Roses – Bulleit Bourbon + cuc h20 + rose hip syrup
Branzino + Bulgar + sumac yogurt + mussels

4th course
B & B – Bulleit Bourbon + Benedictine
Duck Breast – + buttered cabbage + crispy confit

5th course
Barrel aged sazerac – George Dickel Rye + Demerara syrup + bitters
Root Beer Pork Cheeks – + baby fennel + salsify + citrus

6th course
Cigar martini – Johnnie black + tia maria + tawny port
Espresso chocolate mousse + pistachio brittle

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By: Brian Malarkey

Valentine’s Day and Searsucker-A Perfect Pair!

Say “I Love You” with Valentine’s Dinner in Scottsdale.

This Valentine’s Day, surprise someone special with dinner at Searsucker! Our $65 4-course menu, featuring favorites like our Short Ribs and our Mushroom Risotto, is sure to have you head over heels. We’ve even prepared the perfect love potion, our Peach Passion, to go along with your meal.

So put down the chocolates and stale candy hearts, and make this Valentine’s Day memorable with dinner at Searsucker Scottsdale! Don’t wait to make a date, call us at 480.664.3777 for a reservation!

Amuse
1st course (Choice of):
Oysters + Caviar + Gribiche
Smoked Tombo + Rice Crispy + Virgin Sauce
Kobe Carpaccio + Hearts of Palm + Shiitake Bacon
Beet Carpaccio + Farmers Cheese + Beet Escabeche

2nd course (Choice of):
Short Rib + Horseradish + Fried Onion
Scallop + Bacon Caramel
Pork Belly + 63 Degree Egg + Chimichurri Hollandaise
Panisse + Caponata + Watercress

3rd Course (Choice of):
Mizuna + Prosciutto + Melon + Champagne
Parsnip Soup + Black Garlic Pesto + Parsnip Chip

4th course (Choice of):
Jidori Chicken + Farro + Bacon
Butt + Raviolo + Whiskey Apple
Mahi-Mahi + Drunk Cherries + Smoky Almonds + Brown Butter
Filet + Lobster Butter + Whipped Potato
Mushroom Risotto + Farmers Veggies + Black Peppercorn Mascarpone

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Introducing Happy Hour at San Diego’s Favorite Restaurant!

How do you make San Diego’s best restaurant even better? Add happy hour! After a year and a half of being open in the Gaslamp Quarter, we’ve decided to start offering Happy Hour at Searsucker! Starting Monday, February 4th, enjoy your favorite cocktails (including the Peter Rabbit!) and appetizers (like our squid “sweet heat”) at discounted prices every Monday-Friday from 5pm-6:30pm. Our $5 beers, $7 wines and $7 house infusions will all be available in the bar/lounge area, and on the outdoor patio. If you’re looking to relax after a long day at the office, to catch up with some friends, or entertain family that’s in town, our downtown San Diego spot is the perfect place to go enjoy Happy Hour!

Happy Hour Menu (Available Monday-Friday 5pm-6:30pm)

EATS
habanero house pickle 1
searsucker “beer nuts” 2
brown butter fries 4
JOJO tacos 5
farm bird lollipops + hot sauce + bleu fondue 5
blackened chicken caeser 6
artichoke hearts + gruyere + tomato 7
squid “sweet heat” 7
cheese toast + tomato soup 8
two-hand burger + gruyere + onion jam + baconaise 9

$7 HOUSE INFUSIONS
citrus vodka + soda
berry vodka lemon drop
sweet tea vodka + lemonade
popcorn tequila margherita
cinnamon whiskey mule
cucumber gin + tonic
hibiscus rum daiquiri
6 chili vodka bloody

$5 BEER
hunter blonde ale
nautical nut brown ale

$7 FEATURED COCKTAIL
peter rabbit pimms, bruised basil, fresh pressed lemon, + a pickled carrot

$7 HOUSE WINE
searsucker cabernet
foxglove chardonnay
nino frano prosecco

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Say “I Love You” With Searsucker’s Valentine’s Day Menu!

What better way to show your love on Valentine’s Day than a romantic 5-course prixe-fixe dinner at San Diego’s best restaurant? It’s the one day of the year you’re supposed to appreciate that special someone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate incredible food too!

Start off your night by choosing from light bites and appetizers like our Lamb Carpaccio, our Beet & Mixed Greens, or our Crab Cake. Then, fall in love all over again over one of our main dishes, like our Filet with lobster butter or our Mahi mahi. No Searsucker dinner is ever complete without a dessert from pastry Chef Rachel King, and her Red Velvet Sundae is sure to have you swooning.

Whether you’re rekindling a flame, starting a new one, or just looking to have fun with friends, you can’t go wrong this Valentine’s Day with our 5-course menu for $75. Make your reservations in advance by calling 619-233-7327!

Searsucker Love Day 2013
Amuse

1st (select one)
Spot Prawns , Quail yolk + Caviar
Hamachi + Chow Chow
Lamb Carpaccio, Orange , Fennel + Smoke Trout
Mixed Vegetable Crudo + accompaniments
Beef Tartar & Quail Egg

2nd (select one)
Crab Cake + Tarragon Aioli
Short Rib, Crisp Onions + Horseradish
Macho Blossom, Soyrizo, Panella + Salsa Verde
Scallop + Pork Caramel
Pork Belly, Potato Salad + Pickles

3rd (select one)
Beet & Mixed Greens
Charred Tomato & Fennel Soup

4th (select one)
Chicken & Country Ham Roulade + Polenta & Corn Gravy
Filet, Lobster Butter + Potato Whip
Lamb Loin, Vanilla Merlot Sauce, Parsnip + Dandelion Greens
Pork Butt & Apple Brandy Bread Pudding
Mahi Mahi, Cherries, Smokey Almonds + Brown Butter
Potato Dumpling, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Thumbelina Carrots + Manchego

Sweet
Red Velvet Sundae

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