Even if you’ve visited downtown Chandler a few times, you’re probably not familiar with Simply Unique Gelato & Italian Ice. Since opening in November 2008, the husband-and-wife shop struggled in its low-visibility location behind SanTan Brewing Company. That’s “struggled,” as in past tense, because Philadelphia transplants Richard and Diane Martin…
Welcome Spring. Pick a reason: the Arizona Diamondbacks’ home opener, consumption of too many chocolate eggs, a beautiful 78 degree day here in the Valley. Any reason will do to make Sangria. We’ve decided to try out this Martha Stewart sangria recipe. This wine punch, typical of Spain and enjoyed in…
Run! Run for your lives! The flaming ball at the center of our solar system has crashed in the center of the parking lot of Vincent’s on Camelback! We’re doomed! Oh, wait, never mind. It’s just an orange Lamborghini driven by a recession-proof rich dude in search of an overpriced…
Too cute! One of my dear friends shared a great link with clever how-to for Peeps sushi. Who cares if Easter is over? Eye candy never gets old…
If TV has taught us anything about Beverly Hills, it’s that it’s full of super-rich, catty a-holes who are beautiful, own Chihuahuas, and are anti-Clampett. For once, can’t somebody tell these folks where they can stick their Chanel? Hey, maybe someone on Food Network’s new scripted reality show, Private Chefs…
It’s no secret that constantly ingesting tons of sugars and artificial flavoring and coloring is bad for you, but when it comes to energy drinks, the aforementioned “bad stuff” is almost unavoidable. Most of the energy drinks on the market are full of artificial ingredients, and the handful of available…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Wednesday, April 7th, Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant and The Make A Wish foundation are hosting a Hawaiian Luau to benefit Wish Kid Anthony, who is dreaming of a Hawaiian cruise. Hawaiian appetizers and a Hawaiian buffet dinner will…
We just caught wind that the good folks at Urban Cookies will be debuting their new 1958 Aljo Canned Ham trailer downtown tonight, in honor of First Friday. Catch up with the cookie monsters on Twitter, twitter.com/urbancookies, to learn just where they’ll be tonight and beyond, as they’ll be roving monthly……
Frank Vairo’s take on the grown-up-style Orange Julius has quickly become a house favorite. With Upstairs at Estate House’s patio, there’s no doubt the drink will maintain its high ranking in the sweltering summer months soon approaching. The drink has a refreshing combination of orange and vanilla, and just enough…
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: Summery Lunch at RnR in Old Town Scottsdale Ahwatukee…
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…
