Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Catering

Often AZUR is asked if we do catering. The answer is "yes". As with our menu, we offer an unique, upscale menu tailored to your event. When you need to make a good impression with clients or want everything just right for your family, AZUR will delivery! Our chefs have several recommended menus for you to review before making your selections. The final menu is your call.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Food Cost

AZUR is dedicated to serving the freshest products available which translates to higher food costs. Obviously, we could lower our costs be serving frozen items but this would effect our taste quality. Plus, buying local vegetables and other produce stimulates the local economy and enhances plate presentation. AZUR believes that maintaining the food quality and restaurant appearance while providing professional service equates to an outstanding dining experience.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Charity Tuesdays

AZUR would like to remind our customers that we have a venue available to schools and other organizations who wish to raise money for various causes. It's called Charitable Tuesdays! Just stop by AZUR and pick up the application form. Once approved, your group arranges a date on a Tuesday for your families and friends to dine at the restaurant. On that date, AZUR will donate a portion of the dinner proceeds to your function. It's a great way to get together and support your cause.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Valentine's Day

The chefs of AZUR have completed the four course romantic dinner for Valentine's Day. It will be offered both Wednesday and Thursday so those with busy mid-week schedules have two days to choose from. We're expecting it from the printer on Monday or Tuesday of next week. We'll share the details shortly. It is a prix fixe dinner at $60 per person and seatings will be available at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. Last year, it was a sell out on Valentine's Day but there were openings the day before.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Wine List

AZUR has been working on a new wine list to start 2008. Since opening in December of 2004, we have continued to expand our wine offerings. Chef Ashby wanted to insure that our wines were as varied as the food offerings. Meaning, the wine list should be global. AZUR now offers wines from Italy, Australia, South Africa and France as well as the United States. The only limitation AZUR has is storage space. All our wines are stored in custom overhead cabinets which were made to compliment the decor.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Menus

It's hard to believe the amount of time that goes into every menu - whether it's a Chef Series menu, a specialty dinner menu or our regular daily menus. They all go through several reviews and edits before being sent to the printer. Not to mention, the time the chefs take to create the various offerings. It really gives one an appreciation for editors and proofreaders.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Strange Weather

Although we couldn't believe it possible in January, it was actually warm enough for customers to seat on the patio (if they wanted). AZUR believes in being prepared so we set tables and chairs just in case we had some adventuresome diners. Plus, we staged the heaters for a little extra warm if needed.