Anyone can learn to hold a knife. But few have the survival skills required to navigate a restaurant kitchen. The job demands long hours of physically demanding work, a far cry from the sugar-coated version shown on TV. One needs passion, diligence, dedication — and good taste. Unfortunately, according…
Z’Tejas Inc., a Scottsdale-based group that includes all Z’Tejas restaurants and Taco Guild in Phoenix filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week. In the filing, Z’Tejas President and CEO Steven Micheletti says the chain has about $9.25 million in outstanding debt. According to the filings, a decline in sales contributed…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 47. Sticky Buns at El…
Chef Gio Osso of Virtu Honest Craft in Scottsdale plans to open a second restaurant in downtown Gilbert later this year. Named Nico, after his son, the restaurant will serve “West Coast-inspired food” that’s influenced by Osso’s Italian background. The concept is still a work in progress, but Osso says…
The Guilty Pleasure: Cap’n Crunch Delights Where to Get It: Taco Bell Price: 2 for $1, 4 for $1.69, 12 for $4.49 What it Really Costs: Sugary unicorn tears, candied kitten blood, possible diabetes (free if you order 12 or more) If none of your friends have asked you if…
On Monday, July 27, Eliot Wexler’s first full-fledged Nocawich restaurant is scheduled to open its doors at 777 South College Avenue in Tempe. With the restaurant’s debut, what started as a fast-casual lunch concept operating out of Wexler’s Noca (his sadly-closed fine dining spot in Phoenix) finally will become fully…
It’s been almost five years since chef Walter Sterling has been a part of the local culinary scene — but he’s about to come back in a very big way. In the coming weeks, Sterling, along with co-chef Sacha Levine and sommelier Dave Johnson, will open Ocotillo restaurant, a massive…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 48. Chettinad Dosai at Woodlands Vegetarian…
National Tequila Day Party at Taco Guild Friday, July 24 After a week of celebrating our spirit from south of the border, Taco Guild’s love affair with tequila will culminate on National Tequila Day this Friday. The excitement will last all day, starting with mariachi band performances from 11:30 a.m…
A place that serves coffee and is also filled with felines, that is a “cat cafe” in a nutshell. They’re all the rage in Japan. They’re gaining popularity in the United States. And by January 2016, Melissa Pruitt will have established the first official cat cafe in the Valley. “People love cats,” Pruitt…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 50. Footlong at Ted’s Hot Dogs…
It’s been less than two years since restaurateur Joey Maggiore, son of restaurateur Tomaso Maggiore, opened Cuttlefish Ocean Kitchen at The Shops at Gainey Village in Scottsdale. But earlier this month, Maggiore shuttered the upscale seafood-centric restaurant and changed the space into a casual brunch spot called The Hash Kitchen…
When Gallo Blanco at the Clarendon Hotel closed in January, much whining commenced, mostly from fans of truly fine Mexican food. In Gallo’s place, Café Tranquilo features a vibrant menu from Chef Dan Maldonado, known for stirring the pot at his now-closed Tacos Atoyac and, more recently, at Mucho Macho…
Don’t freak out yet, but according to a post on the New Hong Kong Restaurant website, the owners of the well-loved Chinese restaurant are looking to sell. Citing age and a “large amount of traffic in the restaurant,” the owners are searching for someone to buy their business. Yup. Ok, now…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 51. Bandeja Paisa at La Tiendita…
Have you ever found yourself with plans to go to a nice Korean restaurant, only to realize once you get there that all you really want to do is get your Korean feast to go and to high-tail it straight back home? Then head to Asiana Korean Market in Mesa…
When it comes to sausage-making, Brian Hines got a late start. He taught himself to cook in his mid-30s, and it was only a year ago that he started the Proper Beast Charcuterie. But Hines is happy with his progress. He sells his handcrafted meats at local farmers markets. Everything…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 52. Cauliflower Pizza at Forge Wood-Fired…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 53. Fig, Cheese, and Caramel Empanada at…
Franks A Lot, a classic Phoenix hot dog stand, will close its doors for good at the end of the day this Friday, after a long run on 40th Street and Washington, says Rachel Smola, the daughter of the stand’s owners. The family-run stand has been open for more than 30…
Those who listen to local NPR affiliate KJZZ might have noticed a few changes in the station’s programming schedule last week. Beginning on Saturday, July 11, the station debuted a new slate of shows — one that may leave some Valley food lovers with an hourlong void to fill. That’s…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 54. Tri-Tip Sandwich at Grassroots…
