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…
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Even a little steam will warm the meat enough to make it sweat, which means more water and more steam. Once there’s a little water in the bottom of the pan you begin to boil the meat. If you’re a fan of old-style English cooking you’re on the way to a good old-fashioned boiled dinner.
Looks as if partners Jennifer Brya and Karen Linkins will be making whoopie (sorry) in a couple of new Valley locations this year. The two started their business, Whoopie Baking Co., in 2010, with a single focus on whoopie pies, those spherical sweet treats that are part cookie and part…
The list of food styles for Tempe’s new Desert Roots Kitchen reads like a global grocery list: American, Asian Fusion, Brazilian, Caribbean, Ethiopian, Moroccan, Thai, etc. But the new breakfast and lunch spot, which opened Monday at 414 South Mill Avenue (Mill and Fifth Street, in the former home of…
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Barrio Queen is not the restaurant it was originally intended to be. From chef/owner Silvana Salcido Esparza, the casual eatery in Scottsdale’s SouthBridge complex opened late last December with a focus on inexpensive Mexican street food and more than 350 kinds of tequila. But Barrio Queen’s sophisticated sister, Silvana Bistro,…
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Hey, readers, get ready. We’re putting new meaning into the term “street food.” For Chow Bella’s latest mission — “Eating 16th Street” — we’ve employed a young woman who’s literally eaten her way around the world. Alex Rodriguez has eaten borscht in Moscow, steak in Buenos Aires and a “life-changing…
See also: Five Examples of Why You Should Not Pimp Your KitchenAid I’m ashamed to say I’ve been hiding this trick from you for several months. As one of the first things I learned from Pinterest, I sort of forgot about it and didn’t really deem it worthy of exposure…
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…
Mr. Scrib’s, a fast-casual pizza chain based in West Michigan, is planning its first venture out of the Great Lake State with plans to open eight to 10 locations in the Valley over the next 18 months. In business since 1961 and touting daily-made fresh-baked dough, signature sauce, and a…
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. This year, it seems like we’ve seen more Angus beef,…
Veggie burgers have come a long way since yesteryear’s pre-processed, cardboard-flavor hockey pucks. Nowadays, they are made-in-house masterpieces full of whole grains, spices, and tasty stuff like black beans and mushrooms. And you can find them in one form or another on many restaurants’ menus. Two particular veggie burgers that…
Kim Brennan, owner of Big Earl’s Greasy Eats in Cave Creek, isn’t ashamed to admit she was a stripper in another life. In fact, she’s proud of herself for being smart enough to save her money, build a house, and start a business in her adopted hometown. But Brennan, who…
See also: Humble Pie: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Sierra Bonita Grill: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: District American Kitchen and Wine Bar, Sheraton Hotel, 320 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. 602-817-5400, districtrestaurant.com. The Hours: Breakfast 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner 5:30…
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: The Skinny Takes On Chino Bandido Good Fellas Grill Next to Chino’s is Good To-Go The Guilty Pleasure: Combination plate, preferably with a Jade Red Chicken Quesadilla Where to Get It: Chino Bandido Takee-Outee Price: About $8 What It Really Costs: Calories at least in 4 digits. If…
See also: Well, Gastro my Lounge This is part two of my interview with Stephen Jones, the executive chef of Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails. If you missed part one the interview with Stephen Jones, read it here. What’s your favorite food smell: A whole roasted suckling pig. What’s your…
See also: Monika Woolsey’s Perfect Food Day See also: Downtown’s Phoestivus Brings Local Vendors to Public Market in December When local dietician Monika Woolsey announced the launch of her latest creative food/arts project, eye candy was to be expected. Woolsey is a co-organizer of Get Your PHX/Phoestivus holiday markets, Director…
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…
Toss the gin and tonic. And don’t settle for a mediocre margarita. We’ve got 11 fresh summer cocktails that will have you dreaming of July all year long (really). Bottoms up. Tennessee Peach at Del Frisco’s Grille Who doesn’t love fresh, juicy peaches in the summer? So just imagine them…
