20 Dec 22nD–Dec 28th, 2022 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | chocolate. The naughty shot is a concoction of bourbon and cinnamon. Miracle is open now until Saturday, December 31. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight. Reservations are required on Friday and Saturday nights and are highly encouraged throughout the rest of the week. There is also a food and drink minimum required for all sized groups. Check online for specific pricing. For bar-goers who want a little something extra, the Hilton Garden Inn is also featuring a Christmas- decorated “Miracle Suite” that has its own patio with a private entrance to Floor 13. The suite accommodates three guests and reservations can be made by phone. Sippin’ Santa at Bitter & Twisted 1 West Jefferson Street 602-340-1924 Don your ugliest sweater and head downtown to Bitter & Twisted’s Sippin’ Santa pop-up. The tiki-themed holiday drink menu has cocktails such as the Island of Misfit Toys, a blend of aged Jamaican rum, chai tea, cream, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and lemon, and the Undertow Toddy served hot with cognac, chartreuse, curaçao, and chocolate hazelnut syrup. Some of these drinks come with collectible barware and tiki mugs that are available for purchase. A portion of the sales will go to the charity The Seva Foundation. No reservations are necessary and Sippin’ Santa is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. through Saturday, December 24. The Tipsy Grinch at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa 7500 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale 480-444-1234 The Tipsy Grinch pop-up bar is making its debut at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Bask in the over- the-top Grinch-themed decor and indulge in Bad Santa and Drink Up Grinches cocktails. Housemade pretzels and churros accompany the drinks list. The hotel’s lawn court makes for great ambiance and atmosphere. Tipsy Grinch can be rented for private parties and is open to resort attendees and those over 21. Tipsy Grinch is open on Wednesdays through Sundays from 4 to 11 p.m., throughout December. A Step Up New restaurant St. Urban is perfect for your next girls’ night out. BY TIRION MORRIS I n late 2021, the bustling restaurant row that occupies the uptown stretch of Seventh Street got a new tenant in the form of Neighborly Public House. The new eatery quickly lived up to its name, becoming a neighborhood favorite serving upscale versions of pub staples to the surrounding community. It’s the type of place Phoenix diners have come to expect from chef and restau- rateur Christopher Collins and his company, Common Ground Culinary, known for neighborhood staples around the Valley including The Macintosh and The Collins. But the fun didn’t stop on the ground level. This fall, another spot started serving customers. Tucked away up a flight of stairs, in the bijou room above the larger restaurant, is St. Urban. Long-term residents may remember the space from its former double concept, Stock & Stable downstairs and trendy cock- tail bar Honor Amongst Thieves above. Now, there’s no thumping music to draw people’s attention upward. But despite its quieter ambiance, St. Urban is well worth taking a jaunt up the steps to visit. Downstairs, Neighborly Public House is a classic, crowd-pleasing space. Upstairs, the design takes a decidedly feminine turn, with plush baby pink and turquoise booths, rosy wallpaper, and gold-and-salmon- colored lights. Smoked mirrors decorate the walls, adding depth to the small room, and fresh flowers dot each table. The look is elegant, pretty, and inviting. At St. Urban, the first order of business is the cocktail menu. For those just wanting to grab a drink with the girls, it stands on its own. For a hint of the holidays, try the Cobbler’s Cup, spiked with sherry and cranberries. The French Kiss is a twist on the classic espresso martini and is a strong sip in both booze and flavor. White, red, and rose wines from around the world also are available by the glass or bottle. If you only get one thing to eat, let it be the burrata plate. It’s hard to go wrong with salty cheese and spicy-sweet jam, but St. Urban’s execution of a creamy burrata ball, served with a tangy, spicy tomato jam is an exceptional example of the winning combi- nation. Crusty wedges of toasted Noble Bread serve as a platform for picking up the other elements on the plate, including a salad of lemon-dressed arugula. Other appetizers include smoked salmon tartare; a classic shrimp cocktail; and salty, savory deviled eggs filled with whipped pork shoulder. For larger plates, the menu is split into sections including a long list of flatbreads and a short list of entrees. The Calabrese & Goat Cheese flatbread comes topped with spicy salami, sparse but strong dollops of goat cheese, shreds of red onion, and entire cloves of roasted garlic. The bread is soft, golden brown, and holds up to the toppings well. For picky eaters, the flatbreads are sure to be winners as they straddle the line between familiar and nostalgic. The Roasted Pork Cubano is a little less dense than the sandwich often is, but it comes packed with a good amount of pork and pickles. Creole mustard gives that necessary tangy kick. House-made waffle potato chips are served on the side. Most of the dishes at St. Urban make perfect candidates for sharing. Large semi- circular booths beg to be filled with a crowd of friends, and the entire space screams party destination. The next time your mom, sister, or best friend has a birthday, St. Urban is the place to go. And if you live in the neighborhood and are just looking for a nice glass of wine on a weeknight, they’ve got that covered too. Head up the stairs and take in the view. St. Urban 5538 North Seventh Street 602-675-1885 sturbanaz.com Miracle from p 19 The bar at St. Urban is decorated with rosy wallpaper, smoked mirrors, and plush seating. Tirion Morris
