Acua, chef Joseph Gutierrez’s second SouthBridge eatery has closed, one month after its sister eatery, Tutto, also closed its doors.SouthBridge spokesperson Debi Bridges confirmed that the restaurant’s doors were locked this morning. Can we also assume that Gutierrez’s still-unopened third spot, Tapas Papa Fritas, is also kaput? Nothing’s certain.”There are a…
When Chef Laurent Tourondel began his culinary training in France at the age of thirteen, he had no idea that he would one day be a household name in the culinary world — much less in America. “I don’t think I meant to be this way,” he says. “The goal was to provide…
It’s no secret that Chow Bella’s sweet on Smeeks — we’re still scraping the caramel off our teeth after last week’s Caramelpalooza. And tomorrow we’re grabbing the kids and heading over to our favorite candy store for Smeeks Day. Billed as a special day for kids (akin to a strip…
Good cheesesteaks, onion rings, and sweet potato fries aren’t always that easy to come by, so it’s a special kind of bummer to report that New Times staff fave Ricky’s Big Philly is no longer with us.Their number’s out of service and there’s a “For Lease” sign in the window…
It’s a makeover just in time for spring.Ristorante Tuscany, the upscale Italian eatery at JW Marriott Desert Ridge, has been transformed into a new spot called, simply, Tuscany.Although the restaurant did not close down for the transition, it’s undergone quite a few changes to become a more casual concept than…
It’s true, the restaurant critic’s fridge is brimming with boxes and bags of leftovers. But sometimes you just bring the stuff home because you really didn’t like it at all, and felt guilty leaving a plate full of uneaten food for a friendly waiter to inquire about.I’m not going out…
Garden fever has struck at Chow Bella and we are jumping on the grow-your-own-food bandwagon. Starting this week, I will be documenting the trials and tribulations of turning my rundown backyard into a little farm, right in the middle of the city. This is my first ever attempt at a…
Church. Hiding plastic eggs for unappreciative children. Cooking a huge dinner. Putting up with painfully unlikable family members. Whatever your Easter entails this Sunday, there’s a good chance you’ll be ready for a stiff drink. You wouldn’t want to be the one swigging out of a paper bag on this…
Roll credits. FoodLab 2010: Hard Cooking with a Vengeance. FoodLab 2010: Revenge of the French. FoodLab 2010: Molecular Gastrology Boogaloo, whatever you want to call it, this flick is finally finished, or is it? Plot summary: Beautiful, young, innocent girl (hey, it’s my movie), struggles through the horrors of molecular…
Later, gator. It’s time to say goodbye to the following restaurants that shut their doors during the month of March… That’s Italiano The Kitchen by Good Eats Grocer Pho Thang Long Nine O5 Tutto at Southbridge…
March brought us several new and tasty spots to get our nosh on. Here is a quick look back at what’s new RnR Mad Chef Gastropub Cody’s Smokehouse & Grill Rhythm & Wine Stingray Sushi Biltmore Sandwich Club Sola Coffee bar Jac’s Pizzeria & Pub The Grind Papi Chulo’s Mexican…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Still short on plans for Sunday Easter brunch? You’re in luck, St. Francis is hosting Easter Brunch and last we heard, they still had reservations available. From 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Enjoy “Wood Fire” cuisine from executive…
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what they don’t tell you is that it’s delicious during the rest of Earth’s daily rotation. Enter Crackers & Co. Cafe, a local chain that’s serving breakfast up constantly. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Crackers & Co…
Curious to see the final menu at brand-new Radio Cafe, the new incarnation of Radio Milano? I know they switched up the name so that they weren’t tied to Italian food, but perhaps they should’ve just called it Radio Kyoto — there are seven different sushi rolls in the mix,…
I’ve been eating Milky candies for the last 20 years. These iconic Japanese sweets are chewy milk-flavored caramels that can be incredibly addicting, especially if you get a fresh bag. I could eat a dozen in one sitting, dentist be damned.Today I was a little too excited to find a…
In this week’s Chef Chat, we heard from Chef Eric Gitenstein of Lola Tapas and mftasty. Today he shares his recipe for a Lola Favorite: Grilled Hanger Steak with Rioja Onion Jam. Here’s how it’s done…..
Frank Vairo is looking to start a revolution. The 32 year-old bartender at Upstairs at Estate House is single-handedly working to create a new generation of timeless cocktails with a modern twist. After working at neighboring Kazimierz Wine Bar for the past nine years, he brings an expertise in wine…
Yet another storm is brewing on the ‘net, this one over an adults-only product with oh-so-cute packaging that will appeal to little girls everywhere: Hello Kitty Wine. Yes, Japan’s beloved animated feline is all grown up — as evidenced from the saucy Hello Kitty in a cocktail dress, champagne glass in hand,…
Aqua-massagers. Perfumania. Glamour Shots. People-watching. A freakin’ carousel in the food court. What better place to set up a fast-food eatery featuring festival fare than in the Arizona Mills Mall? In this week’s Fry Girl review, I’m cruisin’, circus-style, through the gala grub of Festival Foods. The first, and only,…
In our recent feature Kitchen Ink, we brought you a roundup of tattooed chefs from across the Valley, followed by weekly installments of more photos. Today, we bring you “recovering chef and sommelier” Jacob Lebo’s “In Vino Veritas,” which means “In wine is truth.” Lebo can still be found mixing cocktails…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Get your tickets today for Sugar & Champagne: The SAVORlife Soiree happening this Friday at the Phoenix Art Museum. Complimentary champagne tasting, dessert, live entertainment and access to all of the museum’s exhibits including Ansel Adams. Tickets are…
From time to time, debates about the merits and downsides of chain restaurants show up in food-centric forums like Chowhound, and they always get me thinking about the little guys — the local businesses that happen to be successful enough to open more than one location. At what point do…
