Sammy Wiley The lead singer and guitarist from local pop band The Wiley One just released a new single, “Never Bored on a Board,” which the band is currently giving away for free at www.thewileyone.com. The band plays at The Compound Grill in Phoenix Saturday, August 14. What’d you eat…
Hungry yet?We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular orderLeave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make…
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: Food Network’s 24 Hour Restaurant Battle Is an Eternity…
Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue turns to the open range for autumn inspiration and brings home tasty Bison Ribs and Artichoke Po’Boys starting September 1. Chef Bryan Dooley broke out the recipes a little early to give New Times a taste of what’s coming to Cave Creek this fall, and we’re telling you now: plan a trip.
Small plates means you get to try more things. That’s why we’re practically drooling at the thought of munching tapas at Chef Aaron May’s Iruña. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Iruña: Let’s start with the highlights, like succulent, perfectly seasoned filet mignon grilled with sherry and onions. The meat was…
Most of Tracy DeWitt’s desserts are insanely complex dishes with layers of flavor that she’s cooked up for pastry competitions. We’re talking desserts with more than 16 recipes per plate. Not something you’d want to try at home. “Lava Rock Sugar is the coolest recipe experiment anyone could try,” DeWitt says. “It probably gets the most ‘ooh’s and ‘ahh’s from my students.”
Hungry yet?We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular orderLeave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make…
The Chuckbox? Yeah, good stuff — duh, right? Whether you’re a seasoned burger-bitin’ veteran of the 38-year-old Tempe joint (which once was a Chinese/Italian drive-thru) or a first-time Chuckbox chower, you may want a bit more meat behind what the place is all about. Hey, a lot can happen in…
“Tapas” has lost its meaning in recent years, as the “small plates” trend has taken over restaurants that often have no connection to Spanish cuisine. There’s nothing wrong with that, except that “small plates” have also become synonymous with plain ol’ appetizers — and there’s hardly anywhere in the Valley…
The Chuckbox in Tempe is crazy-friggin’-good — but then, you already knew that. What you may not know, supervisor Paul Marquardt does. He’s worked at the simple, trend-resistant, survivor of a burger joint for 371/2 of its 38 years, starting when he was a “Mill Avenue punk looking for a…
Competition is the name of the game for Chef Tracy DeWitt, who, along with three other regional champs, will strive for the title of American Culinary Federation’s Pastry Chef of the Year today. DeWitt lets us in on her competition secrets, makes us want to go camping and volunteers to work at Charm City Cakes and to bake for President Obama.
A memorable name can make or break a restaurant, whether it’s something delightfully amusing like Santa Cruz’s 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall pub or snicker-inducing raunchy — for example, Portland’s Hung Far Low or the forthcoming Beaver Choice in Tempe. So I was surprised to find two Asian restaurants…
It’s August already? Time for a quick look back at our new restaurant options and the ones we unfortunately lost during the month of July. Lucky for us, the number of restaurants opening is still greater then the number lost.Hello! Loving Hut, PhoenixMaui Dog, PhoenixNobuo at Teeter House, PhoenixGasper’s Casual…
Tracy DeWitt, the American Culinary Federation Western Region’s Pastry Chef of the Year for 2010 who is vying for the national title this week, had no career aspirations of being a chef. But when she started working part-time in a New Jersey bakery at age 15, a fascination with the bakers and cake decorators lured her in and a trip to Paris for a food show with the bakery’s owner had her hooked.
See if you can guess today’s gadget and check back next week for the answer, and to see if you’ve won a most-awesome prize. Here are a few shots at this week’s trickster, add yours to the comment box below: – Side-View Mirror Wiper – My First Ax from Child’s…
Bill Binder The Torch Theatre improv instructor and producer of The Phoenix Improv Festival performs in Story Time, an improvised pre-school story time for grown-ups, Wedensday, August 25 at The Trunk Space. What’d you eat for dinner last night? The Bistro Burger at Maizie’s with bacon and sweet potato fries,…
What a shit show.I couldn’t count how many times I’ve spoken to restaurateurs frustrated with negative Yelp reviews. Thanks to internet democracy, the website gives anyone a chance to write their opinions — whether they’re thoughtful and warranted, or written sheerly out of spite/competition/sadism. I’ve always insisted that business owners…
With a seemingly endless supply of pineapples at their disposal, Carl’s Jr. is adding another new menu item to its list of those sporting the Dole seal of approval. The Hawaiian grilled chicken salad will join the Teriyaki chicken sandwich, and the single, double, and six-dollar Teriyaki burger in the…
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: Caffiend: Giant Coffee’s Smoke Jumper Night Train Express Chik-a-Rib’s…
After a grossly humid morning of packing and moving — highlighted by a few-too-many pivots with a queen-sized mattress up an outdoor staircase — we were on the hunt for anything cold and full of protein. Enter chicken lettuce wraps. Oh, but these aren’t your run-of-the-mill chicken wraps (if such…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog,…
This week’s Chef Chat was with Aurore de Beauduy of Vogue Bistro. Here’s Part One of our interview with her, and this is Part Two. Below is a recipe for her simple, fresh salad featuring heirloom tomatoes and purple basil. Bon Apetit!…
