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KAI NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2015 EDITION
KAI MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
• Kai was featured on KTAR.com in the article, "Three Phoenix-area restaurants
named among top 100 in the US."
• Kai was featured on wanderwithwonder.com in the article, "Super Bowl 2015: The
best food in Phoenix."
• Kai was featured on abc15.com in the article, "Diamond-worthy Valentine's Day
dining experiences from AAA Arizona."
• Kai was featured on phoenix.about.com in the article, "Valentine's Day Dinner in
Phoenix and Scottsdale."
EXPERIENCE KAI
Kai Receives High Honors From Forbes Travel Guide In Its Official
2015 Star Rating Announcement
Forbes Travel Guide last week unveiled its annual Star Rating list, awarding Kai restaurant
at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa with their highest rating, the Five-Star Award
for the seventh consecutive year. Kai is the only restaurant in Arizona and one of only 38
restaurants in the entire nation to receive this prestigious honor.
It is an honor to once again receive these awards from Forbes Travel Guide; recognition that
is important to our overall success. This affirms the passion, talent and commitment of our
team toward quality and luxury. We are proud to be listed among this group of hospitality leaders who are known for
consistently delivering luxury to world travelers.
To view the complete list of 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award winners, visit:
http://www.forbestravelguide.com/about/awardwinners
DEVOURED CULINARY CLASSIC
Kai Restaurant is proud to once again be participating in Devoured Culinary Classic, the
region's premier annual culinary event presented by Local First Arizona, Phoenix Art
Museum, Devour Phoenix, Quench Fine Wines and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural
Alliance.
Devoured Culinary Classic aims to showcase the fine food and drink producers and
purveyors of Arizona while furthering metro Phoenix as a dining destination worthy of
international prestige and features culinary curators and purveyors who support the Arizona
food, wine and restaurant industries.
Experience an award-winning fusion of Native American and regional cuisine when Kai is in attendance at Phoenix
Art Museum on Sunday, March 8th, the second of this two-day affair.
Enjoy a picture-perfect desert springtime afternoon, as you indulge, sip and amble through the museum's Sculpture
Gardens, where the event will be held. From lively food experiences assembled by some of Phoenix's most creative
chefs to the bountiful showcase of local artisans, farms and food purveyors, this event promises to please.
For complete event information visit: http://www.devouredphoenix.com/
WINE MORSEL
Sherry
Sherry has been produced for centuries. It has survived countless battles in the town of
Jerez. By the 16th Century, Sherry had become the world's finest wine. It is said Magellan
spent more on Sherry than weapons for his sail around the world; quite a risky investment.
There are a few different types of Sherry. Fino is the driest of the traditional varieties,
followed by Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Palo Cortado. In 1860, a sweeter style
was introduced known as Cream Sherry which is essentially blending different styles
together.
The Solera System is the most important, and also highly complex, part of Sherry Production. Barrels are stacked,
with each row corresponding a different age. When wine is extracted from the bottom barrel, the same amount of
wine is extracted from the barrel above it, and then the same is done to that barrel, etc. Thus, grapes in a bottle of
Sherry could be much older than is stated on the bottle.
JOURNEY CLASS PREMIER CHAUFFEUR SERVICE
Kai is proud to offer an exclusive private transportation service. The Journey Class premier
chauffeur service offers personal driver services safely to and from Kai Restaurant. As a
guest of Kai, we want you to experience that personal service from the moment your night
begins all the way through to its conclusion, adding a personal touch that is unmatched in
our industry. The cost is $60 round-trip, (35 mile one-way limit) and includes up to 4
passengers. Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance and can be made by
calling 602-385-5726 or sending reservation request information to
KaiTransportation@WildHorsePassResort.com.
CHEF'S CORNER
Chef de Cuisine, Joshua Johnson's Flavor of the Month:
BLUE CORN BLINI – LAMB