This Italian dish comes from Sassi’s executive chef Peter DeRuvo, whom we profiled in yesterday’s Chef Chat. He says there are several things to keep in mind when making his Paglia Fieno Pasta: Don’t burn your garlic, make sure every clam you have is open, don’t overdose on the lemon…
We’ve never been a big fan of typical American breakfast fare — we love eggs but prefer them in the afternoon, pancakes are heavy, and cereal leaves us cold. We much prefer savory dishes and variety, which is why we have found our happy place in dim sum. In Cantonese,…
Looking for a quiet dinner spot that’s a little off the beaten path? In this week’s Meal Ticket, we’ve got the scoop on a newly revamped restaurant in Carefree that’s dishing up Mexican specialties like Cochinita Pibil and Mole Poblano. We’ll also have info on a new bar & grill in Chandler that’s…
The fact that Christmas is right around the corner and it’s gift-giving season is certainly a good excuse to visit Red Hot Robot, but seriously, wouldn’t you want to buy these crazy toys for yourself? I dropped by a few days ago and found myself giggling at every turn, from happy,…
For my dad’s annual visit to Arizona last weekend, I wanted to take him out to a nice dinner at someplace where the food would be great and the atmosphere would be comfortable — anything too trendy wouldn’t suit him one bit. So we hit up Caffe Boa in Tempe, which…
In New York City and Chicago, there are hot dog carts on every corner. Philly is home to the Pastrami Dog. Nathan’s boasts the famed footlong frank. Hot dogs are everywhere on the East Coast, in all styles and sizes. It’s a little more difficult to track down a footlong here in the…
It’s difficult to find all-vegan restaurants in the Valley, so we’re stoked Green New American Vegetarian serves up tasty animal-free eats in Tempe. The order-at-the-counter spot is really affordable, too. No individual item costs more than $10. The selection includes pizzas, sandwiches and salads. We’re addicted to Green’s spicy buffalo…
Billy-Boy Wordsworth defined poetry as “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.” Fitting then, we should apply this definition when we experience fabulous fare. See if you can relate to this week’s victual verse and feel free to pen a few lines of your own, should you be so inspired. McRib…
Yesterday, Brewmaster Uwe Boer opened a door in to his home-brewing past by tapping a new seasonal at Sun Up Brewing. Named by a Sun Up staffer, The Nut Before Christmas Brown Ale is an English Brown ale that uses mostly ingredients produced in the GMT time zone. We had…
Three years ago, the folks behind the Scottsdale Culinary Festival invited local foodies to make nominations for its Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame, whose winners are selected by private committee and then feted at the culinary fest’s awards dinner. It was the first time in the award’s history that nominations were open…
Let’s say this up front: The new Stingray Sushi at Biltmore Fashion Park — a spinoff of the original in Old Town Scottsdale — is not opening any day now. But it seems to be moving forward. The news that the hip, retro-inspired eatery (from the same folks who own tiki-tastic…
You don’t need to twist my arm to read menus, especially when the food is French and the setting is charming Petite Maison in Scottsdale. The restaurant tweaks its offerings pretty much daily, but these new lunch and dinner menus are what the restaurant’s PR gal Wendy Goldman calls “a…
How well do you know your favorite cookhouse contraptions? Can you tell a melon baller from a cookie scoop? See if you can guess today’s gadget and check back next week for the answer and another noodler…
Sick of rum cakes that don’t deliver on the rum? We are, too. Luckily we know a recipe that has been a family favorite for as long as we can remember. The recipe came straight from mom’s secret stash, and we got permission to share it with you.The recipe is…
Foodies, rejoice! There’s another book about food that has nothing to do with dieting or food deprivation (no offense, Skinny Bitch). Clinical psychologist and author Leslie Landis would rather have you laughing at calories than counting them. Landis will sign her book The Art of Overeating at 7 p.m. this Friday, December 18 at…
Peter DeRuvo’s come a long way since he started as executive chef at north Scottsdale’s Sassi a couple years ago. Since he’s been in the kitchen, the beautiful Italian restaurant has received the AAA Four Diamond award, a high honor indeed. Part of Sassi’s appeal is its ever-changing menu (the…
Lisa StarryThe choreographer/director for Scorpius Dance Theatre has a show called Catwalk in April at Phoenix Theatre. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Homemade burger, no bread and lots of veggies Favorite food: Pizza Least favorite food: Sushi Favorite dessert: Sara Lee’s cherry cheesecake…
You’ve been holing up and watching too many Phoenix Suns games on TV, folks. Meanwhile, Stoudemire’s Downtown has been hurting for business (as well as dealing with a rent dispute with its landlord, according to ABC 15). The restaurant just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The eatery is owned…
Calling all carnivores in the Camelback Corridor: Hot meat is on the way. Burger chain Smashburger, which recently made Arizona inroads with a Tempe location that debuted this fall, plans to open another restaurant at 1949 E. Camelback Rd., #164, in February 2010, according to its new Series 12 liquor…
Blog name: www.justineats.com Who writes it: Justin Lee is a late 20-something who’s an Arizona native and is a freelance writer who loves to eat and cook. He uses five tenets when reviewing eateries, including understanding the foods before he reviews them and going into restaurants with an open mind…
This past Saturday and Sunday, tequila lovers from across the Valley descended on US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix for a day of drinking, dining and debauchery. Actually, there wasn’t much debauchery going on. Just a LOT of giggling and slurred words. Guests were relatively calm as they strolled around the Phoenix…
Last week, we began reporting on an epic project, the creation of Martha Stewart’s croquembouche. Kids, you might want to read our series before you try this at home. Here’s Part One. This week, we bring you Part Two. With the sobering news that our dessert was going to take,…
