There are plenty of places in town to get a taco. That’s just fine with us. When we heard there’s a new joint in town to get various fillings wrapped in a tortilla, we started salivating. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Verde: The rice was fragrant with cilantro and a…
We all know that summertime is the right time for ice cream. But before you go out dropping green on a pint (or two) of Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream, consider making your own ice cream at home. Watch the how-to video and see the recipe after the jump…
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, Jackalope…
The couple believe that their restaurant is an extension of their home. Therefore when people come in, they are treated like guests. Hospitality is a priority, and the decor of the restaurant reflects that. From the wooden furniture, to the unusual and inviting mustard colored table cloths, there is a…
On the day I visited George’s Famous Gyros in Scottsdale, George and company were celebrating their four-year anniversary with free gyros for the taking. This Fry Girl bit, then asked owner George Salvaridis how he was planning to celebrate. “I’m taking the team to the F1 Race Factory, then we’re…
George Salvaridis has a Plan B and it’s tasty as hell. Salvaridis, 28, bargained on becoming an airline pilot, but he grounded himself in 2006 to open George’s Famous Gyros in Scottsdale. He became a restaurateur at 24, barely older than his family’s 20-year old tzatziki recipe, and altogether too…
It takes a brave soul to open a restaurant in downtown Phoenix these days, especially when it involves adaptive reuse — that is, taking an old building and transforming it into something fresh rather than knocking it down to build something new. This has long been a pet subject of…
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, Jackalope…
Last week, I had a craving for one of my favorite childhood snacks: sugar cookies. While I could’ve gone to the grocery store for some take-and-bake dough, let’s face it, only 50% of the dough would’ve ended up in the oven. The other half would’ve been hoovered straight out of the package…
Chef Marcellino Verzino is anything but average. While he’s one of the best known Italian chefs in the state, his reputation extends across the world. Hailing from Italy, the cuisine featured at his restaurant, Marcellino Ristorante pays respect to the styles associated with each separate region of the country. He’s…
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, Jackalope…
Craig Chenery The performer with The Gentleman’s Club Improv can be seen regularly throughout the Valley as a part of The Torch Theatre. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Last night, I ate my wife’s homemade tika massala, fresh naan bread and beef samosas with korma sauce. Favorite food:…
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, Jackalope…
It’s no secret that the advent of the light rail has invigorated the downtown dining and nightlife scenes. Downtown used to be a concrete jungle catering to the 9-to-5 crowd, but has increasingly branched out to lure in Valley residents to eat, drink and be merry after hours. This interest…
The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is the latest business to sign on with the CityScape project, joining 14 other eateries in the works. This suburban chain with locations in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Peoria will make the jump to Phoenix proper in the fall of 2010. The Tilted Kilt…
Each year, Taco Bell brings back its Bacon Club Chalupa. Then, after altering our lives forever, quietly discontinues it. Some might say it’s TB’s way of creating excitement (a la the McRib) to Bell-bitin’ fans eagerly anticipating the next wave of bacon-style chalupa-mania. But methinks the Bell’s painted themselves into a…
This, friends, is a different kind of chicken and waffles. It was a bit of surprise to see them on this Phoenix hot spot’s menu, but we’re glad we did. Served with a healthy side of syrup and coleslaw, this dish should tide us over for quite some time. Can…
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, Jackalope…
The bumper sticker on our car should read “Caution, this vehicle stops suddenly for outdoor markets.” On a recent Sunday in Sunnyslope, we took a sharp right into the parking lot shared by Central Slope, a sustainable living store, Bomberos Cafe and Winebar, and Neilson Galleries. Carol Blonder Central…
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, Jackalope…
Ana Borrajo of Sapna Cafe has lived in Phoenix long enough to know that come July we are ready for something, anything cool. Her recipe for Gazpacho Andaluz definitely hits the spot! It’s healthy, it’s simple, and you don’t even have to turn on the stove. See the recipe for…
What’s on your summer reading list? This week, Chow Bella contributors will answer that question with reviews of the food-related books we’ve read lately. If you have a recommendation for us, please leave it in the comment section. Today’s selection: Ratio by Michael Ruhlman. Part of simplifying my life has…
