See Also: Shinobu Diego Tacos y Burritos: Bringing Fusion Food to the Streets Phoenix has been blessed with a veritable explosion of food trucks but none truly devoted to the art of embracing meat with smoke — until Q Up. The were off the road most of last month due…
Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. For many of us, we couldn’t care less if Mom’s…
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, McDonald’s must be feeling pretty proud. Is the latest breakfast sandwich on the block a true guilty pleasure, or is it none of the pleasure and all of the guilt? The Guilty Pleasure: Waffle Breakfast Sandwich Where to Get It:Jack in the…
See also: District American Kitchen: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Humble Pie: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Crudo, 3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, 602-358-8666, www.crudoaz.com. The Hours: Dinner, 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at Crudo. Happy Hour: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at…
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Singapore style fried rice noodles (sing chow mai fun) is that although they can be found in nearly every Cantonese-style Chinese eatery in Hong Kong (as well as the U.S., Canada, England, and Australia), the dish is, for the most part, not recognized in…
Heads up, chichi Scottsdalians with a penchant for prime, dry-aged porterhouse steaks: New York’s Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse is planning a move to your fair city this fall. Taking over a vacant Outback Steakhouse at 4180 Drinkwater, Ben & Jack’s promises to continue its tradition of exceptional prime, dry-aged steaks…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
See also: Johnny Chu, Tastemaker 2012 This is part two of my interview with Johnny Chu, chef-owner of SoChu House Neo Asian + Martini Bar. If you missed part one of the interview with Johnny Chu, read it here. Is your cooking more influenced by one Asian cuisine another, or…
See also: Fairytale Brownies in Bite-Sized Morsels — a Dream Come True See also: Tammie Coe, Fairytale Brownies and Goody Twos Toffee for Valentine’s Day When you’re cooking, it’s all about a dash of this and a splash of that. But baking is another matter, an exact science. In this…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
Hey, readers, get ready. We’re putting new meaning into the term “street food.” For Chow Bella’s latest mission — “Eating 16th Street” — we’ve employed a young woman who’s literally eaten her way around the world. Alex Rodriguez has eaten borscht in Moscow, steak in Buenos Aires and a “life-changing…
See also: 10 Favorite Breakfast Spots in Greater Phoenix and Is Matt’s Big Breakfast Really Worth Getting Out of Your PJs For? As famous for its exceptional home made breakfast dishes as well as its long lines, Matt’s Big Breakfast, the tiny eatery in Central Phoenix from chef-owner Matt Poole,…
See also: Johnny Chu Opens SoChu House with a Hip Ambiance and Plenty of Cocktails Johnny Chu SoChu House Neo Asian + Martini Bar 2801 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 602-340-9777 This is part one of my interview with Johnny Chu, chef-owner of the just-opened SoChu House Neo Asian + Martini…
Every week, there’s a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you’re like most people, you probably just don’t have the time to get to all of it. It’s kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won’t all…
See also: How to Make Unforgettable Scones See also: Scone for the Holidays: AndyTalk’s Recipe for Being a Good House Guest When you’re cooking, it’s all about a dash of this and a splash of that. But baking is another matter, an exact science. In this series, we’re going behind…
See also: Beckett’s Table Resurrects the Grownups Table for Summer: Three Courses + Wine for $39 Many may be familiar with chef Justin Beckett’s seasonal American food at his restaurant, Beckett’s Table, in east Phoenix, but fewer may know about the establishment’s stellar wine selection — until now. In its…
Calling itself “a delizioso escape from boring fast food,” a new fast-casual Italian restaurant is gearing up to open at 15425 North Scottsdale Road (in Zocalla Plaza, just north of Scottsdale Quarter and across from Kierland) in North Scottsdale. The Republic reports that Pellini Italian Eatery (pellini is Italian for…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
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…
Happy Friday Chow Bella friends and welcome to another beautiful Phoenix summer weekend! This weekend, we’re tying our humidity hair back and gettin’ down with a hearty mimosa brunch in Gilbert, a refreshing cocktail in Old Town Scottsdale, and we’re frying up our favorite junk food treat in honor of…
Chances are that sometime this summer you’ll find yourself driving past Black Canyon City on the I-17, where a giant pie will beckon you away from the highway. That would be Rock Springs Café, an Arizona mainstay that’s been baking and selling pies for over three decades, using a recipe…
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