If you’re searching for an excuse not to cook tonight, take a trip over to Jax Kitchen on N Oracle (www.jaxkitchen.com)…..great food and wines to match. Jax blends the best in upscale cuisine in a relaxed, yet refined atmosphere.  Jax, owned by Brian and Sandy Metzger, was voted number one in the 2008 and 2009 Tucson Culinary Festival Margarita contest and one the top five restaurants in Tucson for the 2009 Culinary awards by Tucson Lifestyle Magazine.

Brian suggests that you pair the lump Crab Cake appetizer accented with whipped avocado, citrus sea salt, heirloom cherry tomato and basil relish with the Teira Woods Vineyards 2009 Sonoma Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc. This California wine is priced at $8.50/glass or $32/bottle. For entrees, Brian suggests the Hanger Steak accompanied by a side of “the ultimate” mashed potato, garlicky broccolini and red wine jus. Try the Cabernet Sauvignon Baby Blue, Blue Rock Vineyards, Alexander Valley 2007. By the glass the wine is priced at $13.50 and $52/bottle.

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