Something unique on the menu for World Cup was all Il Vinaio owner Cameron Selogie had in mind when he started serving burgers made from free-range, USDA-approved lion meat. Protests and a bomb threat probably weren’t. Selogies says that he did research before placing an order with a supplier that is approved…
Satay is my go-to dish at any Thai or Pan-Asian restaurant. Made with chunks of chicken or beef broiled in spices and served with the crack of condiments — peanut sauce — it’s a dish everyone from picky five-year-old Susie to granny will adore. Yes, I am a peanut sauce addict,…
Field of Dreams — not the manicured, mowed and chalk lined kind — the kind that billows hues of green, grey and lavender. If you aren’t planting yourself in Provence this summer, take a ride to Red Rock Ranch and Farms 7th Annual Lavender Festival in Concho, Arizona. The festival runs…
When Starbucks comes to mind, the avalanche of associations is unavoidable. But whether you adore the behemoth company or foam at the mouth in a crazy fit of wrath whenever you hear its name, well, no one actually cares as much as you think. So put your hand down: it’s…
Cat Cora Tonight She’s finally here! Tonight Iron Chef Cat Cora will at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe promoting her new book Cat Cora’s Classics with a Twist. Cora with will be doing a cooking demo and signing copies of her new book. Chow Bella will be on hand as…
I don’t follow baseball that closely, but I know enough about the sorry state of the Diamondbacks to say that even something as simple as baseball cupcakes lightens my mood on that topic. How can you resist smiling when you see these Hostess Baseballs? They’re cute and tasty, with yellow…
Jamaican food isn’t easy to come by anywhere in the Valley, but if you’re willing to head to the west side of town, there’s a new-ish place called Starlight Cuisine in Avondale. Owner Trevor Brown says he opened his eatery back in December. Menu selections rotate from day to day;…
“Let’s go to Lee’s Sandwiches” a friend said to me a couple months ago. “What’s Lee’s Sandwiches?” I replied. “You have never had a Lee’s Sandwich? They are Vietnamese sandwiches for under $3. We’re going”What in the world is a Vietnamese sandwich? …
The Spot: The Salt Cellar550 N. Hayden Rd.Scottsdalehttp://www.saltcellarrestaurant.com The Hours: The world is your oyster with daily happy hour and reverse happy hour deals at Salt Cellar: 4 to 7 pm and 10 pm to 1 am. The Details: $2.75 well drinks and domestic draft beers, appetizers ranging in price…
Chef Sara Siso is on a mission. Armed with the simplest of weapons, a raw vegan diet, Chef Sara is out to defeat the epidemic of diseases that she sees plaguing our nation, diseases she attributes to SAD, the Standard American Diet. While many chefs approach food preparation with taste…
During the week, how long do you take for lunch? An hour? Fifteen minutes? Or do you simply munch away on a crappy microwave meal or a pitiful yogurt cup while still working at your desk? Yeah, don’t bother denying it. If you’re like most Americans, your weekday lunch has gone the way…
Masaki Murashita The singer/guitarist of Phoenix-based metal band Hemoptysis has a show Sunday, August 8 at UB’s Restaurant and Bar. Call or text Travis Thune at 480-570-7599 for tickets. What’d you eat for dinner last night?: Chicken caesar salad with avocado. Favorite food: Sushi. Least favorite food: Spicy food in…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
See if you can guess today’s gadget and check back next week for the answer, and to see if you’ve won a most-awesome prize. Here are a few shots at this week’s trickster, add yours to the comment box below: – 3-Way Home Pregnancy Test – Mini Plastic Sword-Keeper -…
Hungry for for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Kids Summer FunTuesdays from 10 a.m. till noon through July 27th at Peter Piper Pizza are Summer Kids Days! Peter Piper Pizza and local art museums are teaming up to put a little education into your…
It was a tough call, but we’ve made our decision. Chow Bella is pleased to announce the winners of our totally unauthorized “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” contest. Each winner receives a Chow Bella apron, a pair of front-row seats and “A” spots in the book signing line (book…
We’ve got the scoop — Wednesday, June 23, Iron Chef Cat Cora is coming to Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe and she’s making…. (Insert sounds of fork tinging against Champagne glass and lots of throat clearing.)…
Have you ever tried saying no to a pear salad? It’s near impossible at this joint. The plate comes with a good dose of arugula tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, topped with sliced pears, pecorino cheese, honey and toasted almonds. Try saying no. We dare you. While this downtown hot spot…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
How did they know I was craving Indian food? Somebody read my mind and gave me a call about a new place that opened several weeks ago in Mesa, called India Oven. Punjabi cuisine is the focus, and the extensive menu has a lot of tempting dishes — a dozen…
Ever tried to make sushi at home and given up after one failed attempt? Chances are, the mistake was not in your rolling technique, but in your mastery of the rice. Well, at Sushi Roku in Scottsdale, they take their rice very seriously, and they’ve decided to share the secrets…
