Apple Pie Fireworks: Rock Springs vs Urban Beans

See also: The Life of Pie at Rock Springs See also: Pie Social in Photos In honor of the 4th of July, we decided to go with an all-American battle this week and nothing is more American than a thick slice of homemade apple pie. (Except maybe for ribs, or…

Cowboy Ciao Files for Bankruptcy

See also: Marianne Belardi Says Goodbye After 15 years See also: Cowboy Ciao Somm Throwdown On Friday, June 29, Peter Kasperski, owner of Cowboy Ciao in Old Town Scottsdale, filed Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. According to records, he owes $1.1 million to the Arizona Department…

Sierra Bonita Grill: Happy Hour Report Card

See also: Los Olivos Mexican Patio: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Z’Tejas: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Sierra Bonita Grill, 6933 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602-264-0700, www.sierrabonitagrill.com. The Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through…

61: Brad and Kat Moore

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…

Royal at the Market Closes Doors Today, Future Uncertain

See also: Aaron Chamberlin Will Open Farm-Focused Cafe in Urban Grocery Space See also:Downtown Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar to Close May 12; Wednesday/Saturday Market and Food Truck Friday Will Continue After three and a half years of service, say goodbye to Royal Coffee Bar’s Downtown Phoenix…

Celebrate BBQ Season in Style with “Haute” Dogs

You may be thinking of having a hot dog to commemorate Independence Day. You may also be thinking you don’t really want to DIY over a hot grill in 110-degree weather just to eat a plain old mystery-meat wiener with mustard and relish. Frankly, we don’t blame you. Here are…

America’s Taco Shop Opening New Location in Old Town

See also: Is America’s Taco Shop Being Franchised? All Signs (and an E-mail) Point to “Yes.” See also: America’s Taco Shop — Happy Hour Report Card For fans of America’s Taco Shop, the casual, counter-service Mexican eatery from America Corrales and husband Terry Bortin, come this fall, there will be…

June Restaurant Openings and Closings

We had a good mix of new restaurants or restaurants expanding into new digs last month. A storied BBQ pitmaster found a new home in Phoenix and a new frozen yogurt place breezed into town. At the same time, Peoria faced the loss of one of its few independent restaurants…

62: Brandon Gauthier

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…

Chow Bella’s Top Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there’s a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you’re like most people, you probably just don’t have the time to get to all of it. It’s kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won’t all…

Wine Spectator and Details Love ShinBay for a Damn Good Reason

Shinji Kurita, chef-owner of ShinBay, has never been one for the limelight. But considering his fanatical devotion to pristine ingredients and the Japanese sushi aesthetic, he’s bound to garner some national press, solicited or otherwise. In its July issue, Wine Spectator features a glowing mini review of ShinBay in the…

SOL Cocina’s New Brunch: Pick Your Friends Carefully

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…

Gâteau Chocolat at Zinc Bistro

For those looking to escape from Phoenix to Paris, Zinc Bistro is the perfect place to dine. The interior is complete with brass railings, ornate ivory ceiling tiles, a 25-foot zinc bar, and Magnum-sized wine bottles turned into wax-covered candleholders, bringing a touch of French charm to Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons…

63: Audrey Lasalle

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…

Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

Happy Pre July 4th weekend, Chow Bella friends! Since we don’t want to over do it before the big Wednesday holiday (can’t we just move it to Friday this year?), we’re taking it easy with a cool tomato sandwich, a relaxing wine tasting, and a batch of summery cupcakes. Check…