ARMITAGE PRESS RELEASE - JULY 7, 2009

FOR IMMEDITATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Hanley
Armitage
520-682-9740

Armitage Celebrates their Two Year Anniversary

Tucson, AZ - July 7, 2009 –Armitage Wine Lounge & Cafe is celebrating their two year anniversary of the Tucson location on Wednesday, August 12th with complimentary wine, cocktails and appetizers from 6pm to 8pm and reverse happy hour from 8pm to close. This is a very important milestone for Armitage, as it signifies their established recognition and patronage in the Tucson market.

“We are extremely grateful to our customers and the numerous individuals who have contributed to the success of Armitage in Tucson and we are thrilled to be celebrating with them," said Matt Ronnfeldt, owner of Armitage.

Armitage’s plush ambiance, combined with savory selections of complimentary light fare, eclectic cocktails and wine, and a mix of music provided by a DJ is certain to draw a large crowd of both loyal and new customers. Last year’s anniversary celebration brought in over 250 customers, all who enjoyed celebrating the success that Armitage has had since the restaurant opened in August 2007.

About Armitage
The Armitage group owns & operates two locations in the State of Arizona. The Armitage Bistro is located in DC Ranch Market Street. The Armitage Wine Lounge & Café in Tucson is located at La Encantada.

For both locations, the ambiance changes character as the night lengthens, with its Old World ambiance and intimate conversation areas providing a relaxing setting for winding down after the workday or enjoying a pre-dinner drink. As the evening progresses, the lights dim and the music pick’s up tempo, transforming into an energized nightspot.

Armitage Bistro will be open every day including most holidays and is handicapped accessible. Armitage is located at 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 168. Phone: 520-682-9740. For more information, please visit the web site at www.armitagewine.com.

ARIZONA FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE - JUNE 10, 2009

There is a very special birthday party happening tonight: Market Street on DC Ranch’s Armitage Wine Lounge & Cafe is celebrating its fifth birthday. If you haven’t visited this Scottsdale wine bar just yet, tonight is a great time to go. From 6 to 8 p.m., Armitage will dish out complimentary wine, cocktails and beer. If you can’t get there at that time, swing by at 8 p.m. and the aforementioned drinks will be half-price. And though you’re coming from the brew, we suggest you stay for the bruschetta (and more)…

The lunch/dinner menu (it doesn't’t change depending on the time of day) is on the small side; however, it is packed with great eats. The bruschetta is a must-order. There are eight varieties to choose among, with the brie and green apple and smoked salmon, dill cream and caper options being my favorite. Though you only get one slice of each type of bruschetta, they are very hearty and large enough to cut down the middle. The daily cheese board is another popular starter, though I’d order it after dinner. My cheese-loving co-worker often orders the small cheese board–and only that–for dinner, which says a lot about the size and quality of ingredients.

Aside from appetizers, salads and sandwiches make up the majority of the menu. Though the smoked salmon salad sounded great (the salmon bruschetta was tasty, how could I go wrong with the salad?), I opted for the Armitage panini–a crisp sandwich made of proscuitto, chicken, asparagus, roasted red peppers and mozzarella. Apart from the taste (and the yummy olives served on the side), I appreciated how manageable the sandwich was. It might sound silly, but who wants a big, sloppy sandwich during a lunch meeting or a happy hour? My co-worker enjoyed her three-cheese panini which she described as a “really fancy grilled cheese.” The Armitage menu also makes room for about six or so more substantial entrees, like pasta and pork tenderloin if you’re really hungry.

We ended our meal with not one, but two, of Armitage’s delectable desserts. The chocolate rush cake was rich but didn’t require gulps of milk, and I like the varying textures of the creamy, crunchy and moist layers. And the Armitage half-baked cookie should not be overlooked. This sinful, and utterly delicious, treat features an underbaked chocolate chip cookie, topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate and caramel sauces. I’m pretty sure I’ll never be able to eat another chocolate chip cookie without dreaming of this over-the-top dessert. 20751 N. Pima Rd., Ste. 120, Scottsdale, 480.502.1641, http://www.armitagewine.com/.

By Melissa • Jun 10th, 2009 | www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com