No Pots, No Pans, No Food and No Wine Glasses! Part 2
Background
As some of you know we recently moved from California to Arizona to be closer to some of our family members. As a result of the move, we had a week eating out and experiencing new restaurants in the area. Staying at a hotel near our new home, while waiting for the moving truck to arrive, we embraced the opportunity to explore the culinary scene around Mesa and Gilbert. A few were outstanding and the following is a recap of the evening at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
This was recommended by a friend as they serve hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, bold flavors, artisan crafted cocktails and a good wine list. This location was in Gilbert.
Photo ©Michael Kelly
The meal started with a unique wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. This salad included an onion ring and a honey bacon slice with several different tomatoes. One of most delicious wedge salads I can remember!
We selected a 2023 Roth Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley in Sonoma. This was a dark and bold crimson red wine. The wine provided a rich plum flavor and a combination of vanilla and cocoa on the palate. Very smooth and velvety tannins provided a sufficient finish. We chose this wine knowing the winery, while a good wine, it lacked the powerhouse tannins and structure we were hoping for with the meal.
Photo ©Michael Kelly
I ordered the center cut filet mignon served medium rare and served with roasted baby mushrooms and drizzled with melted blue cheese. The meat was cooked to perfection and served piping hot. Steak fries accompanied the dish. Susan ordered the ribeye steak and thought is was delicious.
The service was spectacular and their artisan cocktails (sorry no pictures) were amazing.
We would return to enjoy another solid meal!
Sláinte,
Michael Kelly
https://californiawinesandwineries.com