Binkley's & Cafe Bink (Phoenix)

[Greystreet]

I see the title of this thread has been modified. Anyone been to Cafe Bink and care to report about their experience?

[molto e]

I made my maiden trip to Cafe Bink, Chef Kevin Binkley has his long time proteges Chef Brendan Gauthier and Sous-Chef Ryan O'Connell leading the way to what looks to be a sure hit.

Chef Brendan Gauthier

Sous-Chef Ryan O'Connell

Interior of Cafe Bink

house-made foccacia with olive oil

We started with...

French Fries-spicy aioli, house-made ketchup

Quiche -bacon, blue cheese, spinach

Foie Gras Terrine -brioche, orange marmalade, watercress

Country Pâté -caperberry, pickled red onion, mustard, toast

Then we followed with:

Chilled White Wine Poached Salmon -marinated cucumber salad, olives, sauce vert

Red Wine Braised Duck Leg -creamy grits, grapes

Corned Beef - cabbage, apple

Hanger Steak - scalloped potatoes, broccolini, demi-glace

My favorites were the foie terrine (big surprise ), fries (two orders), corned beef, red wine braised duck leg (loved the creamy grits),.

and to satisfy my sweet tooth:

Strawberries and Cream-sweet balsamic reduction, vanilla zabaglione

Pecan Pie-caramel sauce

Chocolate Torte-pistachio madeleines, pistachio cream

Creme Brulee

Dessert favs were the chocolate torte and the pecan pie.

[Zeb A]

I just made a post about Binkley's in thegeneral Phoenix thread. I won't repeat it, except to say that notwithstanding the commentary in this thread, Binkley's is underrated. I had an amazing meal at the bar this evening, and I would suggest that, if you enjoy fine dining and find yourself in Phoenix, you simply must find a way to get to Cave Creek and eat at this restaurant. What a treat.