Q: An epic porcine discovery! I only happened upon this place because of a flyer we picked up at the Queen Creek Olive Mill. My fellow traveler and I are fans of all things meaty and delicious, so this seemed an appropriate destination during our exploratory roadtrip of the Queen Creek environs. Most authentic andouille sausage I have found in Arizona! I whipped up some jambalaya with the coiled porky goodness I procured at The Pork Shop and it made the dish sing! I have often been troubled by the tendency of lesser meat purveyors to sell what they call "andouille" when, in fact, it is not. The Pork Shop's version will steer you right. This is a proper emulsified sausage with the correct proportions of smoke and spice including a touch of cayenne and bay leaf. I'm sure the bacon and all of the other offerings are fantastic (and I will indeed return to shop for fine charcuterie here), but I can only report on what we sampled. The green chile pork burrito, served ready-to-eat, is bomb-diggity. Shredded, well-seasoned pork, chewy tortilla, green chile. It's worth stocking up on these and storing 'em in the freezer because once you've tried them, you WILL crave them! Honorable mention goes to the meat sticks. We only tried the jalapeno and cream cheese version, but that was enough to sell me on the tastiness of these snacks. They had some of these cut up in the store for samples, but I did not get a good first impression. The key (as advised by the friendly store staff) is to heat these up ever-so-slightly to release the flavors. A few seconds in the microwave at home and I became a believer! May the power and the glory of pork be with you...

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Q: 3 Words - Portobello Mushroom Soup.

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Q: Without a doubt, this is one of the best places to dine in AZ. I attended a Pillsbury Wine Co. dinner here and have been twice for lunch, and it's always exceeded my expectations. Yes, the menu is tiny - only a handful of items - but they always seem to sense what I'm craving via ESP or something. Today's overstuffed Jidori chicken torta with beans, cilantro mayo and chilies was a total bargain at $10. Last time, I had pickled mussels and a memorable egg salad sandwich with bacon, both of which blew my mind. And do not miss Charleen's butterscotch pudding - one of the best desserts of my entire life, and I do not joke about these things. The wine list is stellar, too, featuring top Arizona selections. On top of the always incredible food and drink, the setting is cute as can be, with darling decor and a precious patio overlooking a gorgeous little courtyard with foliage and fountains. And I'd be remiss if I didn't give a shout out to the superior servers, who are charming, engaging and simply a ton of fun. Bravo, Baratin!

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Q: Just went here for my first time with no idea what to expect. The guy behind the counter was so friendly and helpful! I had to leave quickly after picking out some frozen elk patties and a stuffed chicken breast because I seriously would have bought everything... Thanks for all the help, I'm so excited to cook my chicken!

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