How well do you know your favorite cookhouse contraptions? See if you can guess today’s gadget and check back next week for the answer. Here are a few shots at the answer, add yours to the comment box below: – Broke-Ass Pipe – Pac-Man Stamper – God’s Gavel What the…
Brenna SakasThe actor, model, owner of Crowning Concepts Pageant Consulting, CW6 spokesperson, Miss Arizona USA 2006 and Chaos Comedy improviser has a musical improv show this Saturday, March 13 at Arizona Virtual Studios (4614 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix). What’d you eat for dinner last night? Steamed chicken with brown…
Breaking news on the local caramel scene: Veronica Arroyo — pastry chef at the Princess Fairmont’s Bourbon Steak — and the folks from Urban Cookies are joining the lineup of candymakers for Caramelpalooza, Chow Bella’s sweet little fete coming up at 7 pm March 26 at Smeeks. The Sweet…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Not that you need another reason to have a glass of wine, but new research shows that having a glass or two actually helps keeps weight gain at bay. A study of more than 19,000 women over a…
Last week, I reported the sudden closure of Tutto, chef Joseph Gutierrez’s Italian restaurant at SouthBridge, which took the place of Digestif last summer. At that time, there was a rumor going around that the new tenant would be Marcellino Ristorante, chef Marcellino and Sima Verzino’s award-winning north Phoenix eatery. Sima Verzino…
While it beats the heck out of driving home intoxicated, leaving your car at the establishment where you got drunk is generally less than optimal. Taking cabs to and from the bar to avoid the car situation gets pricey and time consuming. There are, however, several driver services in the…
There’s something daring, slightly rebellious about making a cake at night. For one, if you mess up there’s no running to the store to get more ingredients. Oh, I mean, you could, it’s possible, but who wants to — so there’s that. Then, there’s the alchemy of baking itself. Of…
In the end, we get what’s coming to us. Let’s hope it’s sweet. According to Sunset magazine, cupcakes are out, and exotic ice cream flavors are in. After visits to Mary Coyle and Pink Spot, delicious, creamy pay-dirt (and a hot tip) was unearthed at Sweet Republic…
Last night, the Academy Awards celebrated the hard work, dedication, and sheer awesomeness of professionals in the film industry. This week, the Travel Channel celebrates a show no one will care about, hosted by someone with scant credentials, and promoted in a commercial made by and for men. You go,…
We’ve covered so many caffeinated products in this column over the past year that sometimes it’s hard to find the next product for review. But whenever we’re looking for the latest in high-octane sodas and energy drinks, we just stop by Pop the Soda Shop on 74th street in Scottsdale…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Starbucks is getting heat from gun-control advocates for allowing gun carrying coffee drinkers to hang out in their stores. Although it’s legal in 43 states to carry your gun in public, individual businesses have the right to say…
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: New Restaurant Round Up for February Haggis Alert: Stuffed…
The Oscars are Sunday and Meryl Streep has a nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Julia Child in Julie and Julia. Looking for other great films where food preparation and eating are central themes? Time to eat, drink and watch movies. 10. Chocolat (2000): Ok, so this one…
This Saturday and Sunday is Art Detour 22, the annual do-it-yourself gallery and studio tour of downtown Phoenix. Our “Arty Girl” Lilia Menconi has been diligently previewing some of the most interesting Art Detour shows this week — but what about the eats? Yesterday we brought you food on Grand…
The Stingray has spawned an offspring.Stingray Sushi, the hip sushi hangout on Scottsdale Road, decided to swim into Phoenix waters and bring a little bit of its bright Barbarella glam to Biltmore Fashion Park. The restaurant just opened.Stop by for Japanese snacks like lobster ceviche and hamachi kama, all kinds…
For days when you really need a getaway, but have nowhere to go, Preston Ramsey has the answer. Ramsey, star of yesterday’s Chow Bella Behind the Bar profile, and bartender at Local Breeze has a drink that will transport you to the nearest chain of islands at first sip. Inspired…
I ran into a dear friend the other day who scolded me for not visiting Off Da Hook yet. She’d discovered the soul food restaurant several weeks ago, not long after it opened, and has since become obsessed with their wings. Alright. So I made it there yesterday with a friend who…
Jamie Peachey Quick PHX, shot at Smeeks If you’re downtown this weekend, keep an eye out for Quick PHX, New Times’ pocket guide to Phoenix — including art, shopping, nightlife and, yes, food. We’ve got a sweet theme — literally, with plenty to chew (and sip) on from candy…
Molecular gastronomy (not the after-effect of eating too many black bean, spicy sausage and cheese nachos) is a scientific discipline that studies the physical and chemical processes that occur while cooking. Wonder what it tastes like? Find out in this seven-part series. Last week’s baby food nightmare of avocado chantilly…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Frozen yogurt chain TCBY is giving a store away. That’s right, TCBY is giving anyone over the age of 21 a chance to have their own business. All you have to do is submit a video that’s no…
The truth is critics don’t become critics by liking everything. They must resolve to heavily criticize the mundane to terrible so that the good will shine all the more brilliant. This week’s cafe column is all about one restaurant shining brilliantly. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Rita’s Kitchen: When it…
Oprah and Martha and Rachael Ray have all declared their love for Pizzeria Bianco. The term “gang bang” comes to mind. Maybe that’s why Chris Bianco’s uber-famous downtown pizza joint is on Playboy’s radar now, too. Yesterday, Playboy published a roundup of the country’s best pizza spots in its “Playboy’s…
