Champagne isn’t just for wedding toasts and hip hop videos anymore. What was once generally reserved for special occasions is now popping up on drink menus all over the country in cocktail form, and the standard brunch Mimosa is just the tip of the sparkling iceberg. Read on for some…
Are you a Texan, or do you just like to cook like one? Either way, TEXAZ Grill wants to hear from you. The Texas-themed eatery, known for its killer chicken-fried steak, is celebrating its upcoming 25th anniversary by publishing a new book called In the Heart of TEXAZ, a compilation…
Gilbert isn’t exactly known as a foodie mecca (unless you’re talking Mickie D’s as purchased by a minivan-driving mom at a drive-thru). Perhaps that’s about to change. Score $2 food and drink samples at the Essence of the World Festival from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, April 16 at Gilbert Town…
There are so many things to nitpick about the waitstaff at a restaurant. (I should know — I used to be a waitress myself.) The server is overly friendly and overly talkative, as if you really just showed up to bask in the glow of his or her dazzling and…
We wanted a lunch that would transport us a little. A mid-day leisurely escape and Postino Central did the trick. The Postino Central location at Central and Colter opened just over a year ago, in March 2009. A favorite ten-dollar lunch option is the bruschetta. At $12.75, it’s perfect for two…
A look into my trial and mostly error farm in the middle of the city. Growing sweet corn was at the very top of the wish list for my little farm. After assessing the sun situation, we picked a nice 20 x 20 spot on the north side of the…
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, and to see if you’ve won a most-awesome prize. Here are a few shots at this week’s trickster, add yours to the comment box below: -…
”Don’t let your mouth write a check that your tail can’t cash” — Bo Diddley, coining an age-old axiom. “Props to [Karnivorous BBQ Team] for having brisket when everyone else was out, even if that intensely-dry brisket tasted a lot like licking a leather purse. We’ve made a little barbecue…
Ryan Gaumont The member of Bully Mammoth, a local group that performs written comedy, performs at the Phoenix Fringe Festival on Friday, April 9 at 8:30 p.m. at Space 55. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Pizza and beer. But the pizza had mushrooms on it, so it was…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Starting this Wednesday, April 7th, North Phoenix breakfast joint Scramble is serving breakfast for dinner from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. Scramble will donate 10% of all sales to a different charity each week. Arizona Search Dogs is…
Movie screenings might usually make you hungry for a trashy dinner of popcorn, Twizzlers, and Coke, but FRESH the Movie has spawned a variety of tasteful culinary events that are far from the realm of junk food. Since the documentary celebrates the farmers and activists who are working to create a…
I went for the miso ramen, filled with sliced pork, fish cake, scallions, and a tiny bit of pepper. The broth was nice and flavorful — the real deal, something you’d want to slurp even after you’re done with the noodles. It would be nice, however, if the restaurant provided…
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…
