Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant on the city’s west side makes a formidable Cuban sandwich. See also: – Lamp’s Wood-Fired Pizzas Shine in North Scottsdale – Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale: Gourmet Food Without the Price Tag Larger than those you may have had elsewhere, the plate-size sandwich is juicy…
Tomorrow night’s the night, people! Caramelpalooza 2013 is here: Friday, April 5, 7 p.m. (and don’t dawdle, the caramel’s gone fast in previous years). If you haven’t already bought tickets, no worries — there will be plenty for sale at the event: $10 for five tickets, with proceeds benefiting the…
For those who worship their hoagies at the altar of the sandwich press, there may not be a more perfect creation than the Cuban sandwich. A concoction of ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard stuffed into crunchy, buttered bread, it’s toasted in a sandwich press until its filling…
The Guilty Pleasure: Green Chili Combo Frybread Where To Get It: The Stand The Price: $4 What It Really Costs: Tell your boss you’re taking an extended lunch. I’ve lived in the Phoenix area for most of my life. I grew up on the edge of nowhere, back when that…
On November 29, 2012, Epic Hot Dogs, a food truck serving weenies from all over the world (sorry), sputtered out after just over a year of being in the mobile-kitchen business. See also: – Six Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated – Hao Bao Food Truck Hitting the Brakes — For Now…
This week, it was suggested that I look for different ways to wrap asparagus. “Great!” I thought, as I love asparagus. Browsing recipes, though, I realized that in addition to loving asparagus, I’m quite the particular eater. I don’t eat pork and I can’t do gluten, which means I can’t…
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…
Who knew we had so many poets out there? You wowed us with your sweet words about caramel, Phoenix, but there can be only one winner in our contest to choose a judge for Friday’s fourth annual Caramelpalooza, and that person is . . . See also: – Caramelpalooza 2013:…
Ted’s Hot Dogs in Tempe has reached near perfection. It now offers gluten-free buns. When I found out last week, it made me scream with joy, as in, “No way. NO WAY. Are you kidding? Oh, my God. Can we go there now?” We happened to be at brunch for…
Come over here, honey, and let’s get to know each other. Whether you like the sticky stuff in your tea, yogurt, or on a peanut butter sandwich, you should appreciate where it comes from. For some insight, we turned to Emily Brown, a.k.a. “AZ Queen Bee.” She makes honey and…
This post has been updated from its original content. Fans of Rito’s, the tiny family-owned eatery in Central Phoenix and home to some of the Valley’s best burritos, may be elated to hear the venerated restaurant has opened a new location. See also: – New Restaurant Opens at Chase Field:…
Phoenix isn’t the only place that has fans of Short Leash Hot Dogs, the truck that in large part gave rise to the flourishing food truck scene that the city has today. The North American food truck scene has gained so much momentum over the past few years that there’s…
March may already be in our rearview mirrors, but the 10 best dishes I ate last month are still very much on my mind. See also: 6 Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated and 10 Best Things I Ate in January From artisan pizza in North Scottsdale to a diner-style vegan breakfast…
This is part two of my interview with Helen Yung, co-owner and ice cream designer/maker at Sweet Republic. If you missed part one, where Yung talks about growing up in Hong Kong, investment banking, and the dish she thinks is overrated, read it here. See also: — Chou’s Kitchen in…
Another busy month on the Phoenix food scene. We bid adieu to a handful of restaurants, including Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar. But welcomed a fresh crop of new eateries, including a new Bink’s location and the Salty Sow. See Also: –February Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix –January…
My search for fresh Mexican coconuts started with a tall tale of a machete-wielding old man running a stand at the Phoenix Park’n Swap selling the hard-shell beauties, breaking them open enough to first enjoy the refreshing water, then fully cutting the top to expose the tender flesh inside, and…
Just in time for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ opening day, Game Seven Grill, the new barbecue-style restaurant at Chase Field, will open its doors to hungry baseball fans. See also: – Chef Justin Beckett Opening Restaurant in Old Beef Eaters Building – Squid Ink Sushi Opening Second Location at Downtown’s CityScape…
Helen Yung Sweet Republic 9160 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale 480-248-6979, www.sweetrepublic.com See also: — Sweet Republic Makes U.S. News and World Report’s List of America’s Best Ice Cream — Tastemaker 88: Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung This is part one of my interview with Helen Yung, co-owner and ice cream…
Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. With today being April Fools’ Day, there’s a good chance many of us will either…
In a time that doesn’t seem too long ago, Americans approached wine with a sense of dread. Stumbling over French names, listening to the intimidating patter of the sommelier (who had what looked like an ashtray hanging from his neck), smelling the cork, sipping and giving a nod of approval…
With just a week to go before the fourth annual Caramelpalooza, the candy makers are busy boiling sugar and over here at Chow Bella, we’re tightening up the dental work in anticipation. What about you? Do you have your tasting tickets yet? Get ’em quick online or wait til the…
As the chefs competing in Smeeks and Chow Bella’s fourth annual Caramelpalooza — coming 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at UNION — get out the candy thermometers, we’ve got our pens ready to introduce you to the faces behind the caramel. She might be new to the caramel scene, but…
