Fàme Caffe is a charming restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Their classically trained chef uses high-quality, locally sourced ingredients across their menu. Fàme also has a full bar with a cocktail and wine menu and several beers on tap. I met my parents for breakfast early on a Saturday and there was a line out the door. We each ordered something different so we could share and try several of Fàme’s dishes. I had a vanilla latte while my dad had orange juice, which tasted as if the oranges had just been plucked from the tree. My mom ordered a Coke, which came in a glass bottle. The food arrived and we dug in. I had the Croque Madame, a French sandwich with smoked ham, bèchamel sauce, on toasted nine-grain bread, topped with melted Gruyère cheese and an egg (I ordered mine over-hard), served with a side of mixed greens tossed in a light vinaigrette. My mom had a chorizo, potato and egg breakfast wrap and my dad tried their brioche breakfast sandwich with egg, bacon and aged cheddar cheese. Next time, I’ll visit for lunch and try some of their house-made sangria. FÀME CAFFE Phoenix | famephx.com Welcome Diner is located in Downtown Phoenix, nestled in the heart of the Garfield neighborhood. The restaurant is a modern take on the classic roadside diner with a cool vibe, friendly staff and top-notch food and drink. Welcome Diner prides itself on being a farm-to-table eatery, partnering with several local purveyors and farms. My family and I recently stopped in for dinner on a Friday night. We started with drinks, all adorably served in different glassware. The kids had their fruit punch, which is freshly made, and my husband and I each ordered a cocktail. Our Prancing Pony and Old Fashioned were both good; overall their drink menu is unique and fun. We asked the waitress for recommendations and she was on the money. I had a dish that made them famous: their chorizo meatloaf. The taste was rich and spicy and like no other meatloaf I’ve eaten before. My husband ordered the delicious Big Jim, a fried chicken biscuit topped with country gravy, cheddar cheese, bacon and an egg. Our boys shared the spicy Mac and Cheese with chorizo. We passed a lot of forks around the table during our visit and left full. WELCOME DINER Phoenix | welcomediner.net Located on an expansive farm in Mesa, a fifth-generation Arizona farm family works hard raising around 250 hairy sheep-like Mangalitsa pigs. What’s so special about the Mangalitsa? Hailed by many as the world’s finest pork, the tender meat is prized by famous chefs and home chefs alike for its rich and buttery taste. Mangalitsa pork is red and marbled like a rib-eye steak. Translated, Mangalitsa literally means “a hog with a lot of lard.” Their fat compares to olive oil and is high in omegas (good fats). So where can you try or purchase some of this wonderful pork? Several local restaurants feature AZ Fine Swine’s pork on their menu such as Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. To purchase Mangalitsa pork, head out to the Gilbert Farmer’s Market (AZ Fine Swine does not have a retail location). They are there every Saturday with more than 25 different items to choose from. I picked up some of their chorizo and bacon and it was truly the best pork I’ve ever tasted. AZ Fine Swine’s hogs are humanely raised with no hormones or antibiotics and the pigs are processed (every part of the pig) and packaged by a local company. AZ FINE SWINE Mesa and Gilbert | azfineswine.com Lisa Mullavey | Culinary Writer 42 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | APRIL 2019 KITCHEN DOORS {farm-fresh foods}

Laveen | danzeisendairy.com Danzeisen Dairy Danzeisen Dairy produces the freshest milk and dairy products in the Valley, bringing you as close to the cow as possible. Known for processing and bottling milk the old-fashioned way, in glass (because it just tastes better), their bottles feature the logos of Arizona sports teams and other fun designs. Exclusive to Arizona, their dairy products are used by many local chefs and restaurants and can be purchased at retail locations across the Valley. I visited their bottling facility and retail location in Laveen, where you can buy their products and tour the facility. Their dairy farm is 10 miles away and houses 1,400 dairy cows. I had the privilege of speaking to Lamar, their bottling-plant manager, and he put their definition of ‘fresh’ into perspective. Milk taken from cows the night before would be processed, bottled and shipped out the day I was there. This happens four days a week to the tune of 8,000-10,000 bottles per week, just for their milk. They also produce butter, cream and seasonal favorites like eggnog, and partner with other local companies to bottle orange juice and lemonade. I often purchase their milk and prefer to use their heavy whipping cream for recipes. Danzeisen Dairy will be celebrating their fifth anniversary this November and will release a commemorative bottle design to mark the occasion. Visit their website to learn where to locate their product or to sign up for dairy tours and butter-making classes.