When it comes to tripe, we Americans have it exactly backwards. We don’t have a problem reading tripe, viewing tripe, or listening to tripe. We even spout a good bit of it ourselves on Facebook and Twitter. As a culture, we pretty much swim in the stuff. But the other…
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…
If you love cooking shows that focus on teaching — not drama — you’re in for a real treat at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 4. That’s when Eight, Arizona PBS premieres Jacques Pépin Cooks for Eight, a two-hour cooking special starring world-famous French chef Jacques Pépin and Arizona’s own…
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Time for barbecues! And pool parties! And drinking beer out of cans! All in honor of the fallen souls who protected our country. We’re pretty sure most of you will be hit the road to escape the heat this weekend, but if you’re planning on sticking…
Coke is misused as a mixer. While we often employ it as a cheap, sweet vehicle for carrying bottom-shelf rum or whiskey, cola is better-suited for pairing with less powerful alcohols. In a Diesel, it can bring life to a dull lager; in the Calimocho, it covers up the inadequacies…
I’m convinced there’s not many things in life a well-made torta can’t cure. Bad day? Torta. Un-friended on Facebook? Torta. Walking around with a piece of torta in your teeth? Torta. Monster-size and cheap, these popular Mexican sandwiches — stuffed with meat, thick slices of ripe avocado, pickled jalapeños, lettuce,…
Some of my favorite recipe pins on Pinterest are those that list the ingredients right in the description. It’s nice to know up front what’s required. This gummy fruit snack recipe was one of those pins, see. Given the simplicity of the ingredients, and the fact that I’ve deprived my…
Like the Pimm’s Cup featured on Chow Bella a few weeks ago, the Moscow Mule is another thirst-quenching summery cocktail, often served in bars in a cold copper mug. Where the Pimm’s Cup is a Brit invention, the Moscow Mule is purely American. Created in Los Angeles in the ’40s…
White asparagus are to green asparagus as veal is to beef. They’re not always available, and when raised right, they’re tender and pale. Conveniently, I’m not aware of a single vegetable rights groups proclaiming that growing asparagus in light-deprived conditions (to keep them white) is morally wrong. Last night, I…
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…
Staying in town this Memorial Day weekend? You cannot be bored. Not yet. Get up off your lazy butt and do something productive — like attending a class on outdoor cooking. Let’s embrace the season, people! This Sunday afternoon, May 27, Distrito will bring back its popular “Cook Like an…
“A lot of people say it’s the water. It’s not the water, it can be done.” New York Flavor owner Bill Olear would love the chance to make New York pizza. Too bad his cute and comfortable fast-casual eatery is too small, not to mention the fact that his lease…
When it comes to finding the flavors of their city, many an ex-Gothamite has been dragged to joints all over the Valley touting real a New York vibe and authentic Big Apple fare. Bill Olear didn’t find his New York in any of them. “Most places take a nostalgic view…
We absolutely love cookies (who doesn’t?) and we love cookies even more when they show up on our doorstep. Which is why we’re super happy that the business of cookies by mail exists. And we’re even more stoked that we have more than one bakery in town to deliver those…
Thousands of people, lots of restaurants, and the plastic cups — my god, the plastic cups! For many parts of the country, food festivals are in full swing this time of year. We’ve most likely had a taste or two at several, but what do those on the other side…
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…
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…
Local food blogger Dominic Armato is a gastro-geek on a mission. He wants to build a grassroots coalition of people who are passionate about food, and to that end, he has launched a discussion board called PHXfoodnerds.com His aim is to bring Phoenix food-lovers together for food-related events, impromptu restaurant…
Fava beans — quite possibly the spookiest legumes of all time. Remember Hannibal Lecter, who scared the bejeezus out of Clarice (and the rest of us) when he deadpanned, “I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti”? And then that little slurpy noise he made after?…
If you happen to find yourself around the food of Puerto Rico and the unmistakable smell of garlic has made your nose twitch with curiosity, you are most likely about to encounter mofongo. Satisfyingly flavorful and fill-you-up-fast, the classic dish from made from fried green plantains mashed together in a…
Larry White, Jr. Lo-Lo’s Fried Chicken & Waffles 10 W. Yuma Street, Phoenix 602-340-1304 and 2765 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-945-1920 www,loloschickenandwaffles.com This is part two of my interview with Larry White, Jr. (Lo-Lo), the owner of Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles. In case you missed it, you can read part…
Message to loaded fries everywhere: Game. Oinkin’. On. Think you’ve stuffed yourself silly on chef Bryan Dooley’s top-notch ‘cue at his hoppin’ little joint in Cave Creek? Not like this. Now cue the ringing of that cowboy triangle dinner bell, we’re gonna eat…
