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New Chef Helps Barley Hound Survive Pandemic

June 29, 2022 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Tony Burris shares his love for creative culinary cuisine.

I had the opportunity to create a totally new and different culinary experience for diners and I think we’ve done it. But it was challenging.”

That’s how Tony Burris described accepting the role of executive chef at The Barley Hound last October.  The newly remodeled restaurant, located at 234 South Cortez, is in an eye-catching Victorian-style home with roots dating back to the early 1900s.

Burris said owner Skyler Reeves recently had spent a “substantial amount of money” remodeling both the exterior and interior. “We’ve now got not only a distinct visual appearance, but also a varied, diverse menu that we’ll be changing to fit the seasons of the year,” said Burris.

“Chef Tony has created an exceptional menu that’s reflective of his ingenuity,” said Reeves. “He’s been an integral part of building the restaurant into what it is today. We’re fortunate to have him as the executive chef creating our most elevated dishes.”

The restaurant now is being marketed as a gastropub.

Burris explained, “That’s a coined phrase. It combined gastronomy, a British word that means the art of choosing, preparing and eating food from a given culture, with ‘pub’ – a term associated with popular meeting places for people who want to eat and drink in a very social public place. That’s what we have here: a menu with items to please adventurous eaters, along with some of the more familiar items and craft beers from Arizona. Our cocktails are tailored locally, quite unique. The same is true of our menu. For instance, our oxtail soup or sous vide barbecue prime pork ribs or a Scottish egg are every bit as tasty as a ground chuck cheeseburger and fries.”

Burris and his colleagues routinely change the menu, offering items that fit the time of day and season. One major change too, was the adding of a Sunday brunch to the regular hours. Offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, the brunch menu ranges from traditional bacon and eggs to Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict and Chorizo and Black Bean Breakfast Tacos.

Regular hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

The staff has increased to meet the many changes. Four people work in the kitchen, two in dishwashing and eight at the front of the restaurant.

Why Barley Hound?

“Barley refers to one of the ingredients used to make whiskeys – and we have a great selection of them,” said Burris. “Hound refers to the dog-friendly patio, where we encourage our patrons to bring their pets. In fact, customers can actually order a dog bowl – rice and beef – and we’ll serve their dogs on a frisbee out on the patio.”

Burris was recruited by Reeves, a longtime friend and proprietor of the Vivili Hospitality Group (VHG), the largest restaurant group in Prescott. VHG includes The Barley Hound, Rosa’s Pizzeria, Taco Don’s, The County Seat and La Planchada Taqueria. It also supports Hawk & Hound Catering and Events.

Burris was born in Kansas but grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska. He had worked with Reeves earlier in the catering business. “I was excited to move into the remodeled Barley Hound and push people’s boundaries with new culinary experiences,” he said. “I was able to draw upon my experience as a graduate of the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in 2008 and then my professional experience at a very upscale resort in Tucson: Canyon Ranch Resort. While there, I was lucky. I learned all stations of the kitchen in this very exclusive full-service resort. It has every imaginable amenity for guests. I had a chance to experience some exciting and exotic menus. I am bringing those concepts to the Prescott area.”

No stranger to the region, Burris first moved here when he was 21. He attended Prescott College and earned a degree in environmental sciences. “I always remember the friendly, small-town vibe of Prescott and the sense of community that was here. That’s what brought me back.”

Now 44, Burris says his focus at The Barley Hound is to push people’s dining boundaries. “The inspiration behind our new menu is balancing the creative spins of comfort food I grew up with in an approachable experimentation of different flavor profiles that will surprise tastebuds.”

Favorite Meal

No doubt, a well-seasoned 12- to 14-ounce ribeye steak with mashed potatoes, sautéed carrots and bell peppers, followed by vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate chip cookies.

Most Difficult Food to Prepare

Seasoned scallops because they require absolute attention at every step – from preparation to cooking. Being especially attentive to cooking temperature is critical.

Best Advice Ever Received

I’m paraphrasing Michael Jordan when he said, “Failure is not a reason to create excuses but a reason to find ways to correct mistakes.”

MUSIC I LOVE

I’ll listen to almost anything, but my real favorites are blues and rock, especially sounds from 20 to 25 years ago when I could understand the words.

Favorite Leisure Activity

Being outside in the natural environment, especially when I have my adorable Australian shepherd Zulu with me. QCBN

By Ray Newton, QCBN

Filed Under: Business, Community Profile, Spotlight, Tourism Tagged With: Skyler Reeves, The Barley Hound, Tony Burris

Rosa’s Pizzeria Opens New Location in Prescott Valley

October 1, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Marks first market expansion by Vivili Hospitality Group.

Rosa’s Pizzeria, one of Prescott’s most celebrated restaurants, has opened its second location in Prescott Valley – marking the first market expansion by the area’s largest restaurant group, Vivili Hospitality Group.

The highly anticipated expansion by Vivili follows recent exponential growth by the company, with Rosa’s Pizzeria Prescott Valley being its third new restaurant to open in less than one year – all during the pandemic. Succeeding original Vivili concepts, The County Seat and La Planchada, Rosa’s Pizzeria joins its sister restaurants to elevate the area’s culinary options.

“Vivili has experienced incredible traction recently. We’ve had our strongest years, with business soaring during an unexpected time,” said Skyler Reeves, proprietor of Vivili Hospitality Group. “Rosa’s has a special place in my heart, it has a long legacy in Prescott, so it feels right to have this much-loved restaurant be our first to launch in a new market and now bring its iconic food to patrons in Prescott Valley.”

Reeves has attracted national recognition for thriving during the pandemic, most notably by spearheading a first-of-its-kind free college tuition program to combat the industry-wide hiring challenges facing the hospitality sector across the country. This latest venture signifies the beginning of a new era for the restaurateur as the company continues to bring its mission of good times, good food and great hospitality to an entirely new audience.

Rosa’s Pizzeria Prescott Valley features the same beloved menu with a fresh look and feel, including red-and-white-tiled, family-style high-top tables, booths with buffalo plaid designs, an elevated private dining area and an indoor/outdoor bar. The 5,500-square-foot location also includes front and back patios, totaling an additional 1,500 square feet.

The restaurant is located at 2992 Park Ave, Suite B in Prescott Valley and is currently open Wednesday-Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with extended hours until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Hours will expand to include lunch service next month. The grand opening party, featuring a live band, food/drink specials and a raffle to win free pasta for a year, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7. Follow Rosa’s Pizzeria on social media as more details are announced regarding the grand opening celebration. QCBN

To learn more about Rosa’s Pizzeria, visit RosasPizzeria.com. For more about Vivili Hospitality Group or to discover employment opportunities with competitive pay and benefits, including college tuition reimbursement, visit ViviliGroup.com.

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: 2992 Park Ave, Prescott Valley, Rosa’s Pizzeria, Skyler Reeves, Vivili Hospitality Group

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