202 Magazine October 2013 October 2013 | Page 56

fall / 202 DINE / eating and drinking in the loop Dishes you’ll for By Susie Timm As the temperatures start to fall, leaves begin to change color and the holiday season is upon us, many Valley restaurants have started to use seasonal ingredients that will leave even Arizonans wanting to don boots, jackets and scarves. Here’s a look at some favorite fall-inspired dishes popping up around the restaurant scene this month. AZ Food Crafters The Chandler bakery has mastered the art of the hand pie as well as a whole line up of salads and other delights. This fall they have created a butternut squash faro salad with celery, granny smith apples, sage and walnuts toped with an apple cider vinegar dressing. It’s pretty much “fall” in a bowl. 961 W. Ray Rd. Ste 1. Chandler. 602-6924129, bakedhandpies.com. Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill October is National Pork month and the Thirsty Lion has combined the meaty flavors of roasted pork tenderloin with a luxurious black cherry barbecue sauce and the result is most fall-like indeed. Served with a hearty helping of green onion curls and garlic mashed potatoes, this dish will warm you to your core. 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe. 480-968-2920, thirstylionpub.com. 56 202 magazine / october 2013 / 202magazine.com