The restaurant name may be different but chicken is still the star at Pollo Sabroso, the charcoal-grilled chicken hut at 16th Street and Jefferson in Downtown Phoenix. Replacing the former El Pollo Correteado, new owners James Wolson and Giovanni Bottiani opened Pollo Sabroso (Spanish for tasty chicken) last week after…
In what is most likely the first food truck casualty of 2012 and perhaps since the food truck phenomenon started, Clea Senneville and Jason Edwards, owners of Beet StrEAT, the food truck of vegetarian and vegan healthy eats, have closed up shop. The announcement was made last week and the…
Today we have the second part of our interview with Cuoco Pazzo chef and owner, Peter Deruvo. Deruvo and business partner Mario Rana, also owner of Mad Chef Gastro Pub, bring the decadence of a Roman feast to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale with a menu they hope showcases Deruvo’s unique…
Business is looking good for Calistro California Bistro owner and chef Devin Walsh, formerly of Taneko Tavern. Since opening his lunch and dinner restaurant of healthy, farm-to-table Mediterranean fare at DC Ranch Crossing in Scottsdale in 2009, Walsh has announced an opening of a second location at Scottsdale Road and…
Lately, in this In Season series, we’re taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I’ve done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I’m using up my IQF (individually quick frozen) red peppers, cilantro and you can wilt…
It slipped under our radar for restaurant closings in 2011, but we’ve since learned that Diverti Bar & Grill, the eatery of suds and East Coast-style overstuffed sandwiches in Tempe, was shuttered just before the New Year. Opened in October of 2010, Diverti was preceded by the short-lived Sucker Punch…
Cuoco Pazzo may translate to “crazy chef,” but the only crazy thing we noticed about Chef Peter Deruvo are his crazy humility and true passion for providing his guests with great food. We sat down with Chef Deruvo in this week’s Chef Chat to hear how he’s handling his two…
In response to Macayo’s petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona’s official state food, we’ve started our own list of suggestions. Here’s the list of other, and arguably more authentic, Arizona foods that we’ve come up with. We’d also love your input. Vote in our completely unscientific poll below…
Last month, I reported that Cask 63 American Eatery & Wine Bar, a lunch and dinner concept from partners Jerry Tingle, formerly a general manager at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurants and Wildfish Seafood, and chef Brian Feirstein, ex-executive chef for Eddie V’s and The Capital Grille, would debut in…
If you’re a fan of Iruña, restaurateur Aaron May’s lounge-worthy spot of classic Spanish tapas in Old Town Scottsdale, your last chance to dine will be today and Saturday. May’s closing Iruña, which opened in May of 2010, to make way for a new concept set to open in early…
Asian tapas-style restaurant Sens is a favorite downtown spot for fusion fare and house-infused sake and shochu. Thanks to their purposefully small portions, you can enjoy a few bites of bacon-wrapped okra, call it dinner, and move right on to Green Tea Cheesecake for dessert.
When last we left off, I had given bartender Rich Heider the task of stocking my bar, and $150 with which to do it. The goal was to grab a variety of bottles that would allow me to create a broad spectrum of easy, delicious cocktails — and he succeeded. Here are…
Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley’s rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Masala Dosa from Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen The Basics:Imagine an unsweetened crepe pan-fried crispy on one side and…
We were psyched to hear about this new etsy-style site geared toward the farming focused community called Farm Made. They describe it as “a place to buy & sell handmade farm goods, unique crafts, or vintage items.” More about Farm Made after the jump…
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, some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened,…
It’s always fun to remind ourselves of the wonders of nature. We saw these and thought it would be fun to get you in the mood for food. Organic Green Roots posted on Facebook some cool photos of edible fruits that make you wonder if they are real or alien…
We seek expert advice on many things. When buying a home, you talk to a realtor. When choosing a car, you ask a car salesman friend if you’re getting a good deal. So why not ask a bartender for help when stocking the home bar? What with family visits, holiday…
If you’re a fan of bread — golden and crusty and full of flavor — it is a good reason to visit Timo, the new-ish wine bar in Sunnyslope, but it isn’t the only one. There’s the intimate atmosphere, stellar selection of wine and beer, and affordable dishes of Italian-inspired…
Spices and spice blends are the accessories of the food world.
Jose Isais, owner of Vaqueros Carne Asada on 1821 West Southern Avenue (Southern Avenue and 19th Avenue) in Phoenix is planning to open a second location of his restaurant on 24th Street just north of Osborn. Set to open in about a month, the new location, like the first, will…
ATTENTION, LADIES: Forget everything you’ve imagined your true dream job could be — it’s wrong! WRRRRRRONG! Twin Peaks, the Dallas-based “breastaurant” chain (an actual term used to describe restaurants that employ scantily clad women as waitresses), is busting into opening its first Arizona location this month and offering nearly 100″dream…
2011 was a busy year for the Valley restaurant scene. We added more than 100 new restaurants and lost just under 50. Just in case you forgot about some of the newcomers, or missed the news that one of your favorite restaurants closed, here’s a look back … 2011 Restaurant…
