All that peace and love has created another Two Hippies love child. Another location of Two Hippies Beach House is set to open within the next two weeks, in the building at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Earll that used to be Alexi’s Cafe. Like at the original Beach…
This week it’s officially hot. Summer vacation is right around the corner, and everyone’s calendars seem full. Out come the sundresses, blockbuster movies and our favorite — homemade ice cream. We start the weekend by getting up early Saturday morning to drive to Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek for their annual…
Finally, some truth in advertising. Dig this spot for McDonald’s fourth annual “Great Tastes of America” promotion in the UK, a five-week program involving the introduction every Wednesday of a new American-themed burger. Beginning with the New York Special, Mickey Dee’s “Great Tastes of America” will also feature the Chicago…
“Don’t act like a cry baby!” “You (bleep) donkey!” “Get out!” Uplifting comments like these from Chef Gordon Ramsay are just a taste of what the 16 culinary contestants competing on Hell’s Kitchen’s seventh season, premiering Tuesday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, will be subjected to as they work…
The latest in a line of cheap, super-sugary energy drinks, Vegasfuel provides a quick kick and a bit of dehydration. The packaging includes a tag line that says, “Put a little Vegas in you,” and the effects Vegasfuel are a lot like its namesake city — a quick sensory rush,…
SanTan Brewing Company is celebrating American Craft Beer Week, which kicks off today, with a daily “Burger & Beer” pairing. Each day this week, the downtown Chandler microbrewery will create a different specialty burger to complement one of its unique ales: Today: Smoked bacon cheeseburger, a half-pound grilled patty with…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Kick off summer with some great dinner deals starting this week at Chompie’s deli. Tonight enjoy all you can eat Western or Jewish sliders (the latter made famous recently on Man vs. Food) and fries for only $11.99…
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: Now Open in Scottsdale: Nourish Joe’s Real BBQ to…
There have been big changes at Cielo this week.Executive chef Donald Lemperle, who led the restaurant’s previous incarnations as Fiamma and Asia de Cuba, is no longer working there, and has been replaced by new executive chef Comer Smith.Smith tells me he’s just finalized his “technically sound” new menu, which…
This week’s Kitchen Ink is a sampling of North chef Ben Taft’s skin art. There’s more eye candy after the jump…
In this week’s Chef Chat, we heard from Chef Bryan Hulihee of Roaring Fork. Today he shares his recipe for a Roaring Fork classic: Fondue Pot and Chile Pecan Bread (lamb chops optional). Here’s how it’s done…..
Lunch time was calling and this downtown hot spot was packed. Nabbing one of the rustic tables took a few pointed glances at foodies who were clearly monopolizing prime-time seating. But as we waited for our carne asada, our spirits were lifted as the salsa bar came into view. Forget…
Turning 21 is a monumental day in most young lives. And what better way to celebrate finally turning that magic (i.e., rip up the fake I.D.) age than by having your closest friends feed you as many vomit-inducing shots as possible for their own entertainment. Not to mention you will…
Beauty Lab: Cookin’ up good looks in nature’s pharmacy. Our poor feet. They take us everywhere we want to go and what thanks do they get? Crammed into a pair of fabulous shoes to endure hours of fashion pain. Sure, we vow we’ll never do it again, but we know…
Start digging out those cookbooks and perfecting that crust…. Hmm, what’s in season in November?…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Tonight, May 14th, join Arizona Stronghold Vineyards winemaker Tim White at Crudo Cafe for an intimate wine dinner. The 5 course meal will be made with local ingredients and features hand made mozzarella, Maya’s Farm oregano pesto, and…
Decor is nice, but the true substance of a restaurant should be measured in its edible content. Hence the critique of RnR in this week’s “Cafe” column. Food Critic Michele Laudig on RnR: So, breakfast. I might’ve liked the Sundried Scramble if it had been hot. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil,…
You thought the Camelback Corridor was becoming gourmet burger boulevard? Well, that’s true, but it’s also becoming gourmet pizza street. A new location of Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen will soon be joining The Parlor, Tommy V’s, and Vincent’s on Camelback (yep, there’s pizza from the famous French chef) as another one…
After sitting vacant for the last year and a half, the building that last housed Zest Spirited Dining (4117 N. 16th St., north of Indian School) will soon become Gasper’s Pizzeria, an Italian restaurant specializing in traditional Neapolitan-style pizza, and rustic southern Italian cuisine. Owner Gasper Manno, who co-founded Sapori D’Italia…
A colleague wanted to know if something’s ever landed on the table that I promptly returned to the kitchen, and the answer is definitely. I’m a pretty agreeable customer, I think. If the wrong dish shows up and it looks edible, I might say what the heck and try it…
It’s that time of year in the Valley again when stepping outside into the parching desert heat makes it nearly impossible to accomplish anything beyond whining, getting wet in any way possible, and drinking. And what would quench your thirst and improve your mood better than anything else in the…
Carol Blonder Preparing salmon for sushi So, it’s Valentine’s night in a Missouri college town. At a local sushi restaurant, the chef walks out on his job. The tall blonde waitress convinces the Chinese owner to train her to take over. Sounds like the set up for a politically incorrect joke,…
