We’re sad to say there were quite a few restaurants that didn’t pass their county health inspections this month. Sure, the majority of restaurants scored an “A” on their inspections, but these nine spots had some trouble. And while some of the violations may not sound so offensive, many of…
Phoenix chef Glenn Humphrey, who most recently worked as Placement Director at Arizona Culinary Institute, died earlier this month. The chef’s passing means the loss of a mentor and friend to countless Arizona chefs, who Humphrey influenced during his career as an educator in the state. Humphrey taught at culinary…
This month saw a whole slew of restaurant openings including some highly anticipated concepts from local restaurateurs Peter Kasperski and German Osio. February also introduced some new restaurants in familiar spaces — Cafe Tranquilo took over the space formerly occupied by Gallo Blanco the old Bungalow Bar and Grill in…
Edible Education Series Saturday, February 28 Springtime means the return of the Edible Education series at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market and this weekend the free lesson will be taught buy Lynne Sczruba of Monarch Garden Box. From 10 to 11 a.m. at the at the Co-Liverys’ Carriage House…
Jamaican food is hard to come by in the Valley, and whipping up an authentic Jerk Chicken dish at home can be darn near impossible. In any case, you do not “whip up” a dish that is known for having a laundry list of ingredients and should ideally be marinated…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
The tiny bug in the photo above, called Asian citrus psyllid, could threaten the health of Arizona’s $37 million citrus industry. The aphid-like insect, which can be smaller than the tip of a ballpoint pen, can carry citrus greening disease, which is fatal to citrus trees and has already devastated…
In case you didn’t already know, it’s Dumpling Month. Or at least, it’s Dumpling Month at Lucky Peach, the food journal started by Momofuku chef David Chang and former New York Times writer Peter Meehan. As part of Dumpling Month at Lucky Peach, Chang penned an ode to one specific…
The Guilty Pleasure: Bacon-Wrapped Deep-Dish Pizza Where to Get It: Little Caesars, locations nationwide Price: $12 What it Really Costs: Each slice is 450 calories. Each. Slice. Peak Bacon has come and gone. I mean, things with bacon on them are still delicious, but the trend of slapping bacon on…
For Hawaiians, taro is more than an edible plant. It’s an ancestor to all Hawaiian people. According to legend, the taro plant is the elder brother of mankind. Watered by the tears of goddess of Ho’ohokukalani, the plant nourished the people, and, in turn, the people cared for the taro…
Uptown Farmers Market, the newest addition to the Phoenix’s Farmers Market scene, just might be our new favorite spot for local produce. The Uptown market strikes a perfect balance of fruits, veggies, and local food products, with way less of the fluffy stuff (read as: arts and crafts, random inedible…
Chris Schlattman Executive Chef The Upton 7216 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale www.TheUptonaz.com Until recently, chef Chris Schlattman’s goal in the kitchen, he says, was to learn — and then leave. When he wanted to learn about sugar, he got a job as a pastry chef. When he wanted to learn…
It’s been a wild few months for The Revival, the new restaurant housed in the former Mucho Gusto space in Tempe. After a whirlwind renovation and re-launch the restaurant opened to lukewarm success, and after four months pivoting from a New American menu to one focusing on Mexican cuisine. Now,…
Dog lovers and beer fanatics of the Paradise Valley area, get excited. Within the next few weeks, O.H.S.O Brewery will open at third location at 10810 North Tatum Boulevard, in the Paradise Valley Marketplace on the northwest corner of Tatum and Shea. As with the other two O.H.S.O. locations, the…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
This year’s Arizona Cocktail Week Artisanal Spirit and Cocktail Market was a rowdy daytime affair (we blame the free Smirnoff Ice vending machine), but still offered cocktail enthusiasts plenty to see and taste. The vendors ranged from craft distillers to local artisans showcasing everything you could need to make great…
Chef Christopher Collins, the guy behind Grassroots Kitchen in Scottsdale and Tempe and son of Wally Collins of Wally’s American Pub ‘n Grille, will add a new restaurant to the family collection next month. The new spot, called Twisted Root Parlor + Bar, will be located at 8220 N. Hayden…
For the health-conscious, Mexican food is often reserved for a “cheat day.” A new food truck to hit Valley streets is out to change that. Yaya’s Tacos bills itself as Arizona’s first gluten-free and Paleo-friendly truck, and it might be headed to a Crossfit gym near you…
Tempe Empty Bowls Tomorrow and Saturday, February 21 This Friday and Saturday you can help fight local hunger by heading to the Tempe Empty Bowls event. Attendees can purchase a handmade ceramic bowl for $10, which Whole Foods will fill with a simple lunch of soup and bread. Proceeds from…
Have you ever mixed up your night out on the town and started with dessert instead of appetizers? Some of the very best things happen at the beginning, appetizers, and the ending, desserts, so why not try the ending first? Chow Bella is bringing back a favorite column, “Dessert First,”…
Despite what you may have thought, the pop-up dining trend hasn’t ended. In fact, Dinner Lab, a New Orleans-based pop-up dining event company, hopes to take pop-up dining to a whole new level. The company operates as a subscription service that gives diners access to pop-up dining events in their…
Earlier today the James Beard Foundation announced restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2015 James Beard Foundation Awards. This year’s long list includes just four chefs and restaurateurs from Arizona, down from six semifinalists last year. And we have to say, the nominees aren’t all that surprising — in fact,…
