Listen up, lousy tippers. Yeah, you. You know who you are: stiffing your restaurant server, leaving him or her less than what they’re owed after you’ve filled your face, and especially the guy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who, after having dinner with his family of five, left me the “tip”…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
See Also: AndyTalk: Sushi for Dessert – See Also: AndyTalk: Why You Should Make Pizza From Scratch When you do a job and don’t care, everyone knows. The lackluster appearance of halfheartedly prepared food foreshadows the ho-hum flavors to come. The art of cooking goes hand-in-hand with the concept of…
A hustle and bustle breakfast or lunch in this heat? Not for this lady of leisure. Lately, I’ve been taking my meals at Astor House. Run by architect DJ Fernandes, who also owns Tuck Shop, the adjacent Coronado neighborhood restaurant, and Vovomeena, a breakfast spot slated to open in September…
See also: Vincent Guerithault: Tastemaker #53 Like hairstyles and handbags, desserts go in and out of fashion. When’s the last time you saw Crepes Suzette, Bananas Foster or Baked Alaska on a restaurant menu? And rightly so. You’d probably hoot at the very notion. But there’s one old school dessert…
See also: Sacha Levine: Tastemaker #74 If you keep abreast of culinary up-and-comers, then you already know about Sacha Levine. She works for Chrysa Robertson at Rancho Pinot and puts in prep time for Charleen Badman at FnB — which is to say, she’s been mentored by two of the…
Astor House is so easygoing it seems less a restaurant and more the home of a friend who doesn’t mind the unexpected pop-in. Outside the tiny teal dwelling, a bike leans lazily against a tree. Inside, you’ll find wicker-backed chairs, petite flower vases and — if you’re lucky — a…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
See also: DIY Cheez-Its See also: Making Homemade Nutella, With a Little Help From Pinterest Pinterest can really be like a fairy tale sometimes. Only the most beautiful things abound, it’s all staged, and it makes you long for a different life. But everyone knows fairy tales are full of…
See Also: Top Ten Hot Dogs in Greater Phoenix Oh Onion Rings — so unhealthy but so delicious. The golden fried rings are one of our biggest guilty pleasures. This week, we’re pitting the onion rings from two of our old school favorites — Ted’s Hot Dogs in Tempe and…
Strong words of warning from John Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John’s to those who love themselves a slice of chain-store pizza. Last week, Schnatter (a Mitt Romney backer) said during a phone call with shareholders that if Obamacare is passed, the new healthcare law (set to go into…
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. Miss a question? Go here. Cullen Campbell, Chef and Owner, Crudo We always give the…
See also: Chow Bella Tastemakers 2012 The countdown to New Times’ 34th Annual Best of Phoenix is on, but it’s not too late to make your voice heard. Just head on over to the Best of Phoenix Readers Poll and submit your suggestions for the Valley’s best eateries, food trucks,…
Sad news at L’Amore Italian Ristorante, the family-owned Italian restaurant in East Phoenix. The restaurant’s executive chef, Cuauhtemoc Garcia Delgado, died Saturday in a drowning accident on Lake Pleasant, according to kpho.com. Delgado, 28, who started with L’Amore as a dishwasher when the restaurant opened in 2002, worked his way…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
See also: Ruth’s Chris: Happy Hour Report Card See also: District American Kitchen: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Bar Crudo: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Kelly’s at SouthBridge, 7117 E. Sixth Avenue, Scottsdale, 480-393-3205, www.kellysatsouthbridge.com. The Hours: Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday…
See also: Ex-Lon’s Chef Michael Rusconi to Open His Own Restaurant Fans of chef Michael Rusconi, whose former gigs include Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn and the Royal Palms Resort, won’t have to wait much longer for a taste of the award-winning chef’s food. On Thursday, September 6, Rusconi will…
This post has been edited from its original format. Since Maui Dog, the colorful eatery of wonderfully flavored island-inspired dogs, burgers, and sliders closed late last year, the little standalone building on Indian School Road and 36th Street in East Phoenix has been as vacant as my still-mourning-its-closing heart. (Follow-up…
See also: Sweet Republic Makes U.S. News and World Report’s List of America’s Best Ice Cream When do you know you’ve made the Big Time? For most people, appearing in a national publication would be a pretty good litmus test. But by now, Partners Helen Yung and Jan Wichayanuparp –…
Get your whisks at the ready, folks. Because Over Easy just kicked off “the breakfast competition of the year.” See also: Over Easy Named One of America’s Best Brunches by Travel + Leisure The breakfast spot with locations in Scottsdale and Arcadia is known for its inventive fare from local…
See also: Lifting the Wine-List Veil at Citizen Public House This is part two of my interview with Bernie Kantak, chef and co-owner of Citizen Public House. If you missed part one, read it here. The great thing about being a chef is: I get to throw a party every…
See Also: Laura Hahnefeld Gets Glazed at BoSa See Also: Jack in the Box’s new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich The Guilty Pleasure: Apple Fritters Where To Get It: BoSa Donuts, several locations Valleywide The Price: A paltry 75 cents What It Really Costs: About 400 calories. Keep telling yourself that it’s…
