It’s out with the old and in with the new at Counter Intuitive, the rotating-theme bar that restaurateur Peter Kasperski opened about four months ago with help from some of the Valley’s best bartenders. Until now, the bar has featured a New Orleans-inspired theme built around the estate sale of…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 81. Parillada at Asadero Norte…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 82. Crispy Pig Ears at…
Matthew Grunwald wasn’t completely surprised when he got the call telling him he would be a contestant on season 11 of Food Network Star. “I was really expecting it,” the Scottsdale resident says. “I’m the kind of person where when I do something, I expect good results.” Grunwald says with…
The Guilty Pleasure: Most American Thickburger Where to Get It: Carl’s Jr. Price: $5.79 What it Really Costs: Three years of your life, gastric bypass surgery, the option of not screaming “‘MURICA!” while eating your food Unless you’ve been hiding from all sorts of fast food news and advertising, you’ve…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 83. Breakfast Sandwich at Ollie…
Artisan Food Fair at The Newton Sunday, June 7 From noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, fans of handmade and small-batch foods can gather at The Newton in Phoenix for an Artisan Food Fair. Local companies such as Fire Lips Hot Sauce, Gilbert Olive Oil, PB Americano, Fluff It…
It’s been eight months since we told you that the Miracle Mile Deli at Camelback Colonnade would close and move to a new location. Now the time has come. Friday, June 5, will be the last day of business at what’s been the company’s flagship location at 1949 East Camelback…
2015 has not been good to McDonald’s: Between declining sales and bad PR with the rollout of the new Hamburglar, the Golden Arches could use a win. Too bad two McDonald’s restaurants in metro Phoenix failed a county health department inspection last month. And it doesn’t look so good for ten other…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 84. Banh Thit Nguoi at Da…
Pablo Lopez and Dan Maldonado broke some hearts in this town when they closed the doors at Tacos Atoyac back in February 2014. The restaurant’s abrupt clpsure left the Valley’s taco enthusiasts lost and wondering where they would find such affordable and authentic Mexican fare. Much to everyone’s delight, Lopez…
We’re still wiping away the tears from losing some classic Valley restaurants last month. From a well-loved downtown lunch spot to the last remaining location of the Bill Johnson’s Big Apple restaurant mini-chain, May certainly was a tough month of restaurant loses. On the upside, we welcomed a handful of…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 85. Red Bean and Rice…
Kale is rumored to have been discovered by the ancient Greeks, but in recent years, the green veggie has transformed into the trendiest pick in the produce aisle. It’s transcended food geek culture to become a cultural icon in its own right. Don’t believe us? Check out these “Hail Kale!” bumper…
“I can’t believe you’ve never eaten here.” This, from my spouse. “You grew up here, too,” I remind him, as we dig into piles of eggs — his an omelet, mine over-easy and piled atop hash browns. We are at Mel’s Diner, a longtime Grand Avenue tradition and the setting…
The Crazy Cook has returned to the Valley. And by “Crazy Cook,” we mean Peter DeRuvo, the talented chef who’s been associated with most of the top Italian restaurants in this town at one time or another. For the past year or so, he’s been working as corporate executive chef…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 86. Date Shake at Couscous Express…
It’s been about a year since chef Justin Beckett opened his second restaurant, Southern Rail, at The Newton in uptown Phoenix. And in the past 12 months, the Southern-inspired restaurant has become a go-to spot for diners seeking Southern fare done with finesse. Now Beckett’s ready to unveil a new…
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, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 87. Ceviche at El Chullo…
Remember the days of Little Debbies, those little snack treats put in lunches or consumed after school? Well, Ollie Vaughn’s in Phoenix has recreated this oatmeal cookie with cream filling — and it’s so much better than we remembered. This unassuming store front with the marquee sign out front stating simply “Eat”…
If you’re looking for an authentic Ethiopian meal, you no doubt will be directed to Café Lalibela in Tempe. After all, the restaurant threw Ethiopian food into the Arizona spotlight after being featured on PBS’ Check, Please! Arizona. And though Café Lalibela has been a go-to restaurant for many years,…
