On the heels of the news that Scottsdale-based P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. agreed to acquire a 51 percent majority interest in Arizona-based Fox Restaurant Concepts’ True Food Kitchen, the tentacles of another Fox property, Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, are about to reach into every state east of the…
For vegetarian BBQ, head to Cave Creek to check out Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ. Along with great options for carnivores, Bryan’s has a Vegetarian “Pulled” Squash Sandwich.
Starting today, we’ve got some introductions to make. Meet our Caramalpalooza candymakers, starting with Monica Castillo of Churn. Castillo, who’s worked everywhere from the Parlor to the Valley Ho, is a pastry chef with a degree from Johnson and Wales College of Culinary Arts in Providence, Rhode Island. The hardest…
Since it started its advertising campaign last fall to crown the chimichanga as the state food of Arizona, Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen, the Phoenix-based, family-owned chain with locations in Arizona and Las Vegas, is continuing its push to make the deep-fried creation official. The Republic reports that Macayo’s, along with the…
The Caramelpalooza countdown has begun. Less than two weeks til the big night, Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at Smeeks candy shop. Later today we’ll introduce you to the first of our 17 (count ’em!) caramel makers — who will be bringing their best candy/sauce/paleta/ice cream/who knows what game…
After over a month’s worth of submissions, Ignite Food, founder Jeff Moriarty’s spinoff idea of Ignite Phoenix, has announced its lineup of presenters — each of whom will have five minutes to speak on a food- or drink-related topic. Headed up by customer relationship management consultant and foodie Chris Lee,…
Unless there’s something impossibly decadent on the menu, it’s hard to resist a classic Sticky Toffee Pudding. Sure, frosting can be great on a cake, but as far as toppings go, warm toffee sauce is a delicious and powerful competitor.
Now here’s a peculiar pair. Yesterday, Nation’s Restaurant News reported that P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc., the Scottsdale-based company responsible for serving up mediocre Chinese fare at over 200 of its casual-dining locations and nearly 175 of its Pei Wei Asian Diners, has agreed to acquire a 51-percent majority interest…
Who doesn’t love walking the aisles of a Lee Lee International Supermarket? With locations in Peoria, Chandler, and Tucson, it’s the “Small World After All” of grocery stores, with scads of everything Asian — from jackfruit, Korean daikon, and six different kinds of choy — to Caribbean, African, Colombian, and…
The Market: The Farmers’ Market at ASU The Hours: From 9 a.m. til 2 p.m. every other Tuesday (Feb. 28, Mar. 13 and 27, April 10) The Location: Just west of the Memorial Union and south of the Hayden Library on ASU’s Tempe Campus. The Parking: There are bike racks…
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, some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened,…
On the heels of the news that Portillo’s is bringing its Chicago hot dogs, Italian Beef, and drool-worthy cake shakes to the Valley (woo-hoo!), another Windy City favorite has announced its foray into Arizona, as well. Known as the pioneer of the neighborhood trattoria and a Chicago institution for 20…
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, some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened,…
YOU SHOULD MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA BECAUSE … IT’S FAST … Depending on your speed in the kitchen you can make a pizza, dough and all, in 60 to 90 minutes. That’s as long as it takes to get a pizza from a good place delivered on a busy night;…
Tom’s Tavern & 1929 Grill in downtown Phoenix has seen almost as much history as the state of Arizona has. Originally the city morgue on Adams Street until namesake Tom Higley opened the business in 1929, the landmark tavern had been around for more than 80 years in various manifestations…
One of the my favorite things about Pinterest is all the crazy stuff you find on it. I like that you don’t have to go out of your way to look for it, it’s just always there. But this is also one of the things I don’t like about Pinterest. …
We’ve got a big week ahead of us, fellow drinkers. Not only does this weekend mark the kickoff of the second annual Arizona Beer Week, but some geniuses got the bright idea to hold the first-ever Arizona Cocktail Week during the same period. We fear for our livers. But, troopers…
The thing to know about Tom’s Tavern & 1929 Grill is that after being on the brink of closing in 2010, it was rescued not by one of its primary clientele of local politicians and government movers and shakers, but by a far less likely source. Football. Arizona Cardinals football…
Love can be found in some strange places. At least, as my parents told me, that’s how I got my sister. TV love, however, at least in the form of The Bachelor, ABC’s reality series about a dude on a journey to find “true love,” happens in more sentimental spots…
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. In the wacky world of restaurants it seems only fitting…
This week we’ve been talking with Chef Christine Boerner of The Baker’s Daughter. A chocolatier and pastry chef, Christine told us earlier how much it takes for her to get ready for the most chocolate-y of all holidays: Valentine’s Day. Today, she gives us a peak at her recipe for…
When I read Sunday’s Los Angeles Times article on L.A. Dodger and Phoenix native Andre Ethier’s love of hole-in-the-wall joints and trendy spots in the Valley, I can’t say I was all that surprised. During the regular season last year, I saw the outfielder, Gold Glover, and former ASU student…
