ALI SHONAK (2026)
Our yearly, Arizona-grown project is back... Ali Shonak (2026).
This all-Arizona lager was brewed with our friend Dero @_______dero —a Phoenix-based chef and artist. This beer is built entirely from ingredients grown right here at home. @sinaguamalt barley lays down a clean, sturdy base, while Ramona’s pink and yellow corn and heritage wheat berries add a soft sweetness and a little extra texture.
We finished it with hand-foraged wild hops from the White Mountains. They’re subtle, a little rustic, and bring a gentle bitterness with some light floral character. It’s a simple idea we look forward to every year that celebrates local ingredients, good people, and our great state of Arizona. 5.3% ABV.
Available FRIDAY in person and at the 24th street taproom ONLY! Grab it while you can!
Rise & shine, breakfast is here! Starting this Saturday, we’re serving up breakfast every weekend from 8am to 11am (Sat–Sun). Come see what Chef Derek has been cooking up. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.
Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options, because we love everyone.
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A day forgotten and an evening to never. Another celebration under cover of Arizona’s night, beside a well tended @steadfastfarm , featuring fixin’s and sustenance by @steadfast_diner , with @_______dero & @chefjeffkraus (+ stellar kitchen crew), dreamt by @ewschultz .
Our Spring Equinox Dinner with guest @chefjeffkraus proved an unforgettable experience. Cassoulet, flambéed crepes, natural wines and plenty of good times. Keep an eye out for the next in our monthly farm dinner series. More details just around the bend…
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What a beautiful night! Thank you to everyone that made our valentine’s dinner so special. Let’s do it again next month. Photos by the incredibly talented @ryannealcordwell .
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We’re mighty grateful to Sara and the @phoenixnewtimes team for spending the day exploring the farm and learning more about our mission and ethos behind the diner. You can find the cover story on stands now. Link to online articles in our bio.
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@steadfast_diner is pleased to welcome long time friend of the farm, James Beard Award nominated and Chopped Champion… Chef Derek Christensen as our Executive Chef.
We first met Derek seven years ago upon his return to the valley and amidst a kitchen sabbatical. He joined @steadfastfarm for a season and worked the fields, searching for what he referred to as “the roots of food and nature and people, something that can not be found in the kitchen or dining room. Something only the sore bones and muddied hands of a long harvest day can provide.”
Over the years Derek has made a name for himself, from his farm dining company Moonrise Standard, to his time running the well adorned Bacanora. Alongside multiple Food Network appearances, he was the creative force behind Wren Sudhalle and currently hosts his seasonal pop-up Nordborg at Sauvage Wine Bar.
We’re thrilled to have his thoughtful perspective and endearing energy back to help us bring this vision to life.
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making cool stuff with cool people to be shared and experienced with friends and lovers and family- that’s the point of this wild ride eh?
that’s what we’re doing here with Dandy Funk, a super duper small batch sangiovese pet nat- hand picked and foot stomped with love by @ohhh_cecilia and myself, the juice beautifully crafted into sparkling summer gold by @cactuscru
making it is half the fun. the other half is to be had tomorrow (july 19) @sauvagephx where the wine flows like monsoon rains from the heaven above. it’s a Dandy Funk release party, or more so an experience party as it’s one night only and there’s only so much to go around.
so come experience dandy funk, celebrate with us the small and magical moments of life- the beauty and passion of people, the grapes and wine of arizona and the love and conversation to be shared 🌞🍷✌🏼
@cactuscru@sauvagephx@nordborg_
DANDY FUNK RELEASE PARTY
sauvage wine bar // 149 w mcdowell road
friday july 19 // 7-10 pm
italian-sonoran small plates @nordborg_
there exists, occasionally- a little fire inside the soul that lends itself to some unwavering passion for craft.
the fire doesn’t need oxygen like most do. but to keep it somewhere between flickering and exploding- it relies on a natural progress of skill and creative thought, the continued evolution of yourself- the dedication to craftsmanship and an empathetic love for the people you surround yourself with along the journey.
and sometimes that’s enough to be happy.
but of course we have games to play, spotlights to stand in and status to bargain for - they don’t keep the fire lit, maybe even extinguish it - but they are fun to play every now and again.
watch me play some games next tuesday on @foodnetwork Chopped 🔪🔪🔪
CHOPPED VIEWING PARTY:
@wrenhousebrewing 24th street
tuesday june 25th
party at 7:00 // show is live at 8:00
food pop up @mas.amable_az 🧨🧨
and a sincere thank you to the good souls and support i’m fortunate to have around me 🙏🏼✌🏼🤙🏼