Renovations are well underway at the old Regions Bistro space at 9343 E. Shea Blvd. in North Scottsdale, as new tenants Stone & Vine Urban Italian ready for a planned late April/early May opening. Massive rustic wooden doors lead into the revamped space, which has the same layout as the…
Whether you’re a CSA devotee, a farmers’ market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we’ll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce.This week’s harvest: Parsnips Parsnips are not white carrots. Oh no, these sweet spicy roots have their very own personality and it’s a rock star…
This past weekend 120 lucky boys and girls had the chance to take part in Truckin’ Good Food chef Jeff Kraus’ “Experience” at downtown pop-up shop Cycle. And when we say lucky, we truly mean lucky.We just so happened to be 2 of those lucky people. After fully studying the menu in…
Like Parks & Recreation? Us, too! Especially Ron Swanson, — the proud carnivore, outdoorsman, and government employee (who hates the government) played by Nick Offerman. In last week’s episode, Ron Swanson, when asked if he’s ever had a turkey burger, replied, “Is that a fried turkey leg inside a grilled…
We know some tough dining customers in this town, and one of them keeps telling us of his delicious, repeated trips to Kitchen 56, the bistro-y spot on the edge of Arcadia, at the southeast corner of 56th Street and Indian School. Now he’ll be able to dine there even more, with lunch…
Despite the horror of seeing our poor state identified with a Velveeta-y treat (I’m sure you can make chile con queso other ways, but I’ve never seen it) I had to share this lovely graphic and interview from our sister blog, LA Weekly’s Squid Ink. Check out why British…
In honor of Meatless Monday, we present five meat-free dishes from Valley restaurants that we’d happily eat all week long. 1. Mongolian Delight, Loving Hut It looks like beef, smells like beef — even feels like beef when you bite into it. But the “beef” in the Mongolian Delight from the…
We came across this dainty and delightful print from artist Amy Borrell of Cake With Giants. Based in Melbourne, her work is whimsical and invites you into her magical world of pastel colored watercolor and pencil illustrations…
It’s all about love for one new local chef. Lakhana In of Sekong By Night — a self-taught home cook turned executive chef — has a lot of love for simple, good Asian flavors and for her son, Yutheana In, who has embarked on this venture with her. The restaurant/coffee bar has been…
With spring in full bloom and the mercury rising, now is the time when we start craving fresh, light salads. Enter Marketplace, the new eatery from the folks behind Arcadia Farms. Located at 7025 E. 1st Avenue, directly across the street from the Arcadia Farms in Old Town Scottsdale, Marketplace…
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week. Mountain View Coffee Co.’s Iced House Coffee Five Happy…
WOOF, there it is! (sorry.) To celebrate the upcoming royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, award-winning cake designer Michelle Wibowo created a colossal Corgi cake, setting a new Guiness World Record for the largest dog-friendly cake — nearly 6 feet long, 4 feet high, and roughly 150 pounds…
Counting calories is such a pain. We just want to eat and be happy. Ugh, but then we can’t button our pants after too much blissful ignorance. Great, now what? Well, if you have an iPhone, there’s totally an app for that. Fill Your Plate tweeted the link to this…
Making good bbq is not easy. It’s an exercise in patience; one that requires discipline and hard work. That’s why we leave it to the pros and their fully-equipped BBQ restaurants. Sadly, it looks like Big Earl’s Fancy BBQ is not the place to spend your BBQ dollars. Music Editor…
Craving a little light reading with your morning latte? Earlier this month, the Oregon-based Dutch Bros. Coffee outfit released the first in a series of limited release comic books featuring “Fro”, “Mullet” and several other animated characters made popular by Dutch Mafia creator Brant Boersma (son of late Dutch Bros…
In celebration of Earth Day — the American invention intended to inspire awareness and gratefulness for our natural environment — many will be “eating green.” You know, chowing down on seasonal, locally grown, organic fare and making a difference in this wretched world. But for those who think Earth Day is…
DONG! Apologize, haters! Beasley Allen may have dropped its class-action lawsuit brought against Taco Bell, but the fast food giant ain’t rollin’ over that quickly. They want an apology. According to Eater, TB has launched an ad campaign demanding the Alabama-based lawfirm say they’re sorry, running full page ads in…
Remember the very first episode of Project Runway? You know, the one where Austin makes the corn husk dress? Love it. Running around food and fashion blogs lately are these amazing visual treats from famed Italian photographer Fulvio Bonavia. Bonavia is best known for shooting ad campaigns for luxury vehicles like…
Hungry for some awesome restaurant deals? The Arizona Restaurant Association announced yesterday that they’ll be following in the footsteps of Long Island’s Restaurant Week sponsors, who recently added a spring event to their annual culinary lineup. The first-ever Spring Arizona Restaurant Week will take place May 13-22, 2011 at major eateries across town. The roster of participating…
We don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade or anything, but Easter is like on Sunday. That’s in about two days. If you’re planning on getting your brunch on you had better book your table quick or else you will be stuck in a champagne-less kitchen attempting to make your…
Easter Sunday, the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is right around the corner. Along with the holy hoopla is the grub. And though Captain Miracle’s mug may not make an appearance at this year’s traditional Easter dinner in a slice of ham, deviled egg, or Peep, he…
There are few foods more perfect for springtime noshing than the classic chicken salad sandwich. It’s cool and refreshing, but still hearty and filling. While the dish seems simple, chicken, mayonnaise, celery and seasoning, getting the right mix – especially not overdoing the mayo – can be tricky. To find…
