When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out and let you know our initial impressions. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few items, and satisfying curiosities (yours…
The Guilty Pleasure: The entire store. But mostly the milkshakes. Where To Get It: Bertie’s Vintage, 4041 East Thomas Road (at 40th Street) The Price: $5.25 What It Really Costs: Just went up a size from all the decadence? You’re in luck: They have swell clothes for sale, too. I…
Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we’re handing out Candy Hearts — stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Enjoy. When I met my husband, Tom, in grad school in Tucson, he was cooking on a two-burner hotplate in his…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out and let you know our initial impressions. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few items, and satisfying curiosities (yours…
What’s going on in East Phoenix these days? A better question might be: What isn’t? See also: – Sam Fox Wants Us to Start Preparing for a “Life-Changing Food Experience” – New Restaurants in the Works for Arcadia’s La Grande Orange From sushi to two new La Grande Orange concepts…
This is part two of my interview with Charleen Badman, chef and co-owner of FnB, AZ Wine Merchants and Bodega. If you missed part one, in which Badman praised Lori Hashimoto, described her first meeting with Chris Bianco’s mom, and talked about the kitchen phrase she hates, read it here…
Chef-owner Azhar Began of Classic Italian Pizza in Tempe likes to say, “Life is too short to eat bad pizza.” So true. And apparently, life is too short to make good pizza in a bad location. See also: Best of Phoenix 2012: Best Neighborhood Pizza, Tempe — Classic Italian Pizza…
Charleen Badman FnB 7125 East Fifth Avenue, Suite 31, Scottsdale 480-284-4777, www.fnbrestaurant.com See also: — Charleen Badman and Pavle Milic to Open FnB on Craftsman Court on Tuesday — FnB’s Charleen Badman Tells Food & Wine Her Favorite Places to Eat, Shop and Sleep in the Valley — 15 Metro…
Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we’re handing out Candy Hearts — stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Enjoy. Nearly 10 years ago, my wife and I had our second date at Hiro Sushi, an authentic Japanese restaurant in…
Dearest Taco: I’m sorry, but we have to break up. No, it isn’t me; it’s you. You’ve changed. You’re not the same robust, cheap, and juicy meal you used to be. You used to be as big as my hand, now you’re the length of my index finger. I thought…
Hey, how’s your day going so far? Are you talking about last night’s Oscars? (We all are!) Getting another cup of coffee? Planning where to go for lunch today? See also: – New Restaurants in the Works for Arcadia’s La Grande Orange – 2013 James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced: 4…
Since notable sweets maker Tammie Coe pulled her pastries out of La Grande Orange (LGO) last August, news of the popular grocery and pizzeria in Arcadia (which since has expanded its in-house pastry department) has been whisper-quiet. Perhaps because it has a couple of secrets under way. See also: -…
Bread is such an important part of a restaurant meal. It’s the first solid thing to hit the table, the first impression made, the first clue as to what we might expect about all that’s to follow. If it’s stale or cold or dry or just plain lousy, we’re not…
Guy Villavaso and Larry Foles, owners of Roaring Fork and founders of Eddie V’s and Wildfish restaurants, are bringing home the bacon (and several other pork-centric dishes) to Phoenix early next month in the form of their Austin-based restaurant Salty Sow. See also: – Sushi Brokers in Arcadia Now Open…
Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we’re handing out Candy Hearts — stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Today, a graphic story from Cynthia Clark Harvey. Enjoy. Follow Chow Bella on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest…
Even the most encyclopedic members of the local-food movement are likely to have some holes in their knowledge of all things food and Arizona. Enter, the Good Food Finder. Created by Natalie Morris and Jennifer Woods, the co-founders of Good Food Allies, the online directory identifies and locates local food…
Bourbon and bar bites for bridal and baby showers? (Sigh.) It’s true. See also: – CLOSED: Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar in North Scottsdale – Opening Weekend at Morning Squeeze in Old Town Old Town Whiskey, celebrity chef Jose Garces’ upscale saloon inside The Saguaro hotel in Old Town…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See Also: What to Eat with An Oscar Nominated Film: A Dinner and a Movie Recap Maya’s Farm in Phoenix Now Hosting Classes Taught by Local Farmers Arizona Matsuri Break…
Nothing beats creativity — especially if it makes a difference in our community. Since 2010, we’ve been on the hunt for emerging creatives in the Valley who are working on cool projects. Call them designers, performers, chefs, singers, dancers, painters, sculptors … We’re sticking to Big Brains. This year, we’re…
When you’ve had ramen done right, you just know. It’s a shame it’s even referred to by the same name as its Styrofoam cup counterpart. The base is always a flavorful, unique broth with an extra boost from added traditional Japanese veggies like seaweed (Japan’s bay leaf) and kamaboko. All…
See Also: AndyTalk: Pomelo, The Good Fortune Fruit AndyTalk: Dates and Easy Hors d’Oeuvre The advent of bagged and boxed salad greens brought leafy variety to the average cook. No one buys ten kinds of lettuce to make a salad, but the typical bag of baby greens offers verdant diversity…
If you’re still hustling to get all of the Best Picture nominees watched before the Oscars on February 24, don’t starve yourself doing it. We’ve been pairing up dinner and movies just so you’d be ready for Oscar season. While we didn’t hit all of the nominees, we got most…
