It’s hard enough to come by restaurants in CenPho that are open on Mondays, let alone ones doing special events. Hula’s Modern Tiki was, until recently, one of those places that was usually dark at the start of the week, but now it’s back open on Mondays, from 11 a.m…
How long does it take for an international culinary trend to hit Arizona? I’m always curious about the trickle-down effect. In the case of gastropubs, the trend du jour, it’s about six years, if you consider the 2004 debut of The Spotted Pig in Manhattan’s West Village to be any major milestone…
Gone the way of the Dodo, we must sadly say goodbye to the following restaurants that have shut their doors during the month of February… Asia De Cuba Backstreet Wine Salon Bad to the Bone BBQ Uno’s on Mill Ave Pie Zano’s Town and Country location — Arrowhead is still…
February brought a revamped El Chorro, a new location for Long Wongs and another America’s Taco Shop. Here is a quick look back on what’s new Cielo at the Mondrian America’s Taco Shop on 7th ave Mabel’s on Main Lobbys Beef, Burgers and Dogs Robbie Fox’s Public House Cartel Coffee…
Looking for the latest in tasty television? Need to know the need-to-watch episodes of your favorite foodie shows? Chow Bella is here to help. We’re reviewing the most delectable and dreadful with a handy, must-see schedule so you won’t miss a thing. Sure, the Oscars feature “brave” actors and actresses…
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: Tempe Farmers’ Markets Suffering From Identity Crisis The Ritz-Carlton’s…
5.) Pizza Vending Machine: Italy Who needs to watch a pizza being hand-tossed by a chef when they can watch Roberto the Pizza-Producing Robot slide it out of his exit chute? After choosing one of four varieties (Margherita, bacon, ham, or fresh veggies), hungry-for-crap patrons watch through a window as…
Molecular gastronomy (not the after-effect of eating too many black bean, spicy sausage and cheese nachos) is a scientific discipline that studies the physical and chemical processes that occur while cooking. Wonder what it tastes like? Find out in this seven-part series. Blundering down the slippery slope of last week’s…
Lunch for less than ten bucks inevitably gets attention from us bargain-minded Chow Bella writers, but the $7 pricetag isn’t the only thing Regions Bistro’s Express Lunch has going for it. They’ll give you lunch for free if your order isn’t out of the kitchen within ten minutes. And if…
Who would name their eatery FnB? Turns out it’s FnB owner Pavle Milic and chef-owner Charleen Badman. The name apparently doesn’t do justice to the food. Food Critic Michele Laudig on FnB: The majority of FnB’s dishes could be considered starters or sides (they’re not labeled as either), but you…
The proposed class-action lawsuit against Yelp we described earlier today is gonna be ugly.Beck & LeeThe guy who’s going to make it that way is Jared Beck, a Harvard grad who plans on being the bulldog here. The Miami lawyer — who also practices in California, where the suit was filed –…
Culinary Mischief, the roving secret supper club that debuted late last year, is returning on March 6 with another upscale dinner at an undisclosed location in Phoenix. This time, it’s a penthouse somewhere downtown. There are only 30 seats total for the event, which features six courses of Tuscan cuisine…
Barbeque sauce and grilled meat go together like Tiger Woods and cocktail waitresses, it seems like you hardly ever find one without the other. Sharon Stein says that customers of her locally made barbeque sauce, R Sauce, often mention how much they love the sauce, but don’t always have time to…
With weather this glorious, whose “fur kid” isn’t antsy to get out of the house and join you for a bite to eat? My pal Sarah and I spend a good deal of time talking about our dogs and their funny antics, and she’s even written a column about taking…
This week, we’ve heard from Julian Wright of La Bocca Pizzeria + Wine Bar on juggling concept restaurants and his love for Desert Sweet Shrimp. Today he shares his recipe for La Bocca’s Sicily Pizza…
kaszeta/FlickrDid the S.F.-based user review site engage in practices tantamount to extortion?A year ago, the East Bay Express went public with stinging accusations that user review site Yelp engaged in shady pressure tactics to remove or bury negative reviews for businesses that advertised or coughed up sponsorships. Last May, an…
Once again, my yin and yang cravings have kicked in. To make up for a fattening food coma brought on by a cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate malt shake from Johnny Rockets (on a junkfood binge before I went to finally see Avatar at the Arizona Mills IMAX), I needed something…
Life just got a little sweeter for pastry chef Tracy DeWitt. The chef-instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College of the Culinary Arts (formerly known as Scottsdale Culinary Institute) just accepted her 2010 American Culinary Federation Western Region Pastry Chef of the Year award at the ACF regional gala on Monday. DeWitt beat out…
Home cooking gets all the credit for being comforting and soul-satisfying, but every so often, a restaurant comes along that’s as cozy as a warm blanket. Such a place transforms deceptively simple ingredients into something that lifts your spirit and makes you feel cared for — like you’re meant to…
For die-hard baseball fans, there’s no better place to watch rundowns, shoestring catches, or tape-measure blasts than in Arizona during spring training season. And with the Valley’s nine stadiums hosting 12 major league teams, baseball buffs can work up a sweat, and an appetite.That’s why The Chow Bella Guide to…
Steamer’s Genuine Seafood and Sam’s Cafe, two longtime players in the Biltmore Fashion Park dining mix, will be closing on April 4. Even though Sam’s Cafe owners Doug Czufin and Bruce Lazarus recently bought Steamer’s and renovated it last year, they’re being forced to close both eateries as a result…
Yesterday we sat down with Julian Wright of La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar. Lucky for you, there’s a part two! Want to hear about his love for Desert Sweet Shrimp or his pitch for the Food Network? Read on! What are your rules in the kitchen?It’s really simple…
