Who says you have to wait until the sun goes down to have a good time? I said we’d be gone by noon. I said I wasn’t going to give José a ride. I said I didn’t know the second line to the chorus of Manfred Mann’s, “Blinded By the…
Look, up in the sky! Er, make that behind the wheel of that car over there. It’s neither bird nor plane, and it’s certainly not that sappy-faced, beef-slinging Wendy character. No, it’s Fry Girl! A new column in Phoenix New Times’ print edition, where each week we’ll bring you reviews…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Eat with the cows! Saturday, March 13th, Superstition Farm will host the second installment of their monthly ‘Chef Du Moo” Dinner. The farm will be working only with local farms to supply the food for the evening, which…
You deserve a break today. Of course you do. You want a cheeseburger. You don’t care that it’s bad for you, or that it’s 9 p.m., or that if you leave the bag in your car it’ll smell like a grease kitchen the next morning. You want that cheeseburger. So…
I have a good feeling about La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop. A few days ago, I bumped into a couple of pals at this new spot on 16th Street, and one of them seemed surprised that we actually had the run of the place. “I thought it would be packed,”…
Yesterday we sat down with Gabriele Bertaccini of il Tocco and Culinary Mischief. Today, the conversation continues.Want to hear about Bertaccini’s weekly foodgasm or see an exclusive behind the scenes of Culinary Mischief? Read on … Culinary Inspiration:I discovered my passion for cooking as a young boy, inspired by my…
East Valley Tribune food critic Jess Harter’s Twitter post an hour ago was quite a stunner: “EV Trib had another massive round of layoffs this morning, including yours truly. My final day will be when sale is finalized next week.” The layoffs followed yesterday’s announcement that the newspaper’s sale was…
Jason Silva A year ago, I sipped some wine at West of Western culinary festival with entrepreneur and small business advocate Kimber Lanning of Local First Arizona, chatting about boosting the profile of local restaurants. If only I’d brought a crystal ball with me. Now, Lanning’s a key player involved with Devoured Phoenix Culinary…
For many, the time in March when schools suspend classes for a week (commonly referred to as “spring break”) is just around the corner; and nothing screams “SPRING BREEEEAAAAK!!!!” (sorry, can’t resist an opportunity) quite like guzzling icy booze in the warm sunlight amongst your dearest nearly nude acquaintances. Tempe-based…
No, this is not an epic battle of prairie oysters! (That’s a whole ‘nother blog.) Growing up, my parents were friends with an Italian family who would hold potlucks for every holiday meal. Long, folding tables would be stuffed with lasagna, rollatini, eggplant parmigiana and homemade veal meatballs coated in thick,…
Those Smashburger folks are pretty ambitious. Their Arizona presence only dates back to August 2009, with the Tempe shop, and they’ve since added an Avondale location. Today, number three — in the Colonnade at 1949 E. Camelback Rd. — is open to the public. In case you haven’t tried one…
Truth be told, you can’t technically eat lunch at Eliana’s Authentic Salvadoran Cuisine for under $10. Not if you order an entree. But we know from experience that the entrees at Eliana’s are enough for lunch and dinner. We figured we’d be fine with the appetizer menu — and we were…
I know it’s officially spring because I’ve just gotten the first announcement of the year for a brand-new gelato shop. Puro Gelato just opened at Paradise Valley Mall, the creative collaboration of Hyun Wook Lee, former owner of Pure Sushi in Scottsdale, and JNK Concepts Restaurant Group, which owns Roka Akor, Bombay…
The competition is gonna be fierce. Sushi fans from across the Valley already head to Hana Japanese Eatery for a taste of chef-owner Koji Hashimoto’s latest catch, and now there’s even more incentive to swing by for a fish fix. This morning, the north central Phoenix restaurant announced on Twitter…
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Eat great pizza, drink wine and score karma points all in one place. Tonight from 6 to 10 pm Tempe’s La Bocca Pizzeria and Wine bar will be hosting a fund-raising event. Twenty five percent of all proceeds…
Inside the VIP tent of the Great Arizona Beer Festival at Tempe Beach Park, it is difficult to tell if Magician Robert Ray is amusing a crowd of beer drinkers or simply amusing him self with their alcohol-fueled reactions to his tricks. He hands two foam, red balls to a…
“I am a chef of Toscana,” says Gabriele Bertaccini, with as much gusto as one would expect from an Italian-born foodie. The twentysomething may be new to the local culinary scene, but he says cooking plays a huge part in his oldest memories. Growing up smelling his mother’s lasagna every…
Phoenix definitely has a sweet tooth. Between the talented pastry chefs at the Valley’s best resorts and restaurants, the indie bakers, and the pastry wizards whipping up confections for myriad local cafes, it seems like there’s always news of something sugary and clever. The latest to come along is Sugar…
The Spot: Boulders on Broadway 530 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe, 480-921-9431 The Hours: Happy hour starts at 3 and goes until 7 pm Monday thru Friday. Reverse happy hour is 10 pm till close Monday thru Thursday. On Saturday, you can take advantage of happy hour deals from open to…
I once had a friend who grilled every restaurant server on the ingredients in her meal to ensure there was no trace of wheat. At first, I just thought she had jumped on the Atkins bandwagon and was a little hardcore about it. Turns out she had Celiac Disease, an inherited condition that…
Will Mexican cuisine do the trick? Papi Chulo’s Mexican Grill & Cantina just opened at the Clarion Hotel (5101 N. Scottdale Rd., Scottsdale), in the space that’s featured Mediterranean food (Cezar’s) and American-meets-the-world (Cafe Bistro Bar & Grill) over the last three years. This particular part of town isn’t overrun…
Spring Training season is one of the best reasons to live in Phoenix. Locals enjoy easy accessibility of games and players, cheaper ticket prices and more intimate stadiums, while the poor folks in states other than Arizona and Florida have to get on a plane and fly halfway across the country to get…
