Arcadia Farms’ Key Lime Tart

Arcadia Farms’ Key Lime Tart​Yesterday we chatted with Laura Godfrey, pastry chef at Arcadia Farms. Laura delights in the mini desserts that are just the right size to finish off a celebration luncheon at Arcadia Farms. Today Laura shares the recipe for Arcadia Farms’ Key Lime Tart.follow the jump for…

Johnny Chu of Sens & Tien Wong (Coming Soon)

Chef Johnny Chu is on double-duty: He’s the chef/owner of Sens Asian Sake & Tapas Bar and the innovator bringing Asian hot-pot cooking to Chandler at the soon-to-be-launched Tien Wong. We catch Chu between gigs to talk travel, sake, and Asian markets. He lets us in on what a deep-fried fish with scales tastes like, the sake for beginners and the reason he’d never write a cookbook.

New Concessions at US Airways Center: The Taste Test

Last week we reported on US Airways Center’s plans to upgrade their concessions line-up, with a push toward incorporating more fresh and local ingredients. This week we’re bringing you the verdict on some of those new items from ZZ to Go, G’rilla Dogs, and Southwest Grill. How do these new…

Andrew Junker, What Are You Eating?

Andrew Junker The lead singer of local band Kinch plays at the band’s third annual Kinchmas party at the Rhythm Room on Thursday, December 23. Proceeds benefit Ozanam Manor, a homeless/transitional shelter in downtown Phoenix. The band says they try to make the night more like a party and less…

Shantal Chase and Alana Hankins of Carte Blanche Gourmet Tacos

The business: Carte Blanche Gourmet TacosWhat they’re packin’: Braised meats, a multitude of salsas and fresh slaws make these girls’ version of the Mexican staple unparalleled to anything else you’ve had off a cart (sober or otherwise). Also keep an eye out for nights when they feature authentic tamales from…

Kelly Fair, What Are You Baking?

Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you’re consideringfiring it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our “What Are YouEating” feature on Chow Bella and “What Are You Wearing?” on JackalopeRanch, for the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you “What Are YouBaking?” Complete…

This Week In Chow Bella:

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: Get Your Gingerbread Fix US Airways Center Upgrades Concession…

The Best Fried Fast Food for Hanukkah

What does Fry Girl know about Hanukkah? Bubkis. But when my editor told me the Jewish Festival of Lights, going on now until December 9, included eating foods fried in oil and that she’d make me an honorary Jew if I named a few of my fast food fried favorites,…

Holiday Fast Food Hits and Misses

The holidays can be a spendy time, and the fast-food giants want our dollars as much as the retailers do. With new and limited-time fast fare making its way out of the research-and-development departments and into our quick-service sights, Fry Girl’s on the scene to help you make the best…

The Herb Box Fries Up Sweet Potato-Cranberry Latkes

Two nights down, six to go — ready for another in our series of Chanukah ideas? Today, Chef Becky Windels from The Herb Box in Scottsdale has grated and sizzled up her own take on the fried potato pancake — sweet potato-cranberry latkes with chive crema. Pick them up at the DC…

Opened and Closed Restaurant Roundup

December is here which means it’s time for shopping, Christmas tunes, tamales and another Opened and Closed Restaurant Roundup! Here it is, your quick look at what’s new and who’s no longer with us. RESTAURANTS OPENING IN NOVEMBERGarage Bar and Grill, North PhoenixViet Kitchen, DowntownMekong Palace, MesaVitamin T, DowntownPita Jungle,…

Brendan McCaskey, What Are You Baking?

Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you’re considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our “What Are You Eating?” feature on Chow Bella and “What Are You Wearing?” on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you “What…

Cafe: Canteen Modern Tequila

Looking for a dining location on Mill that doesn’t involve drug references or gummy bears? We may have the place for you. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Canteen Modern Tequila: I’m still dreaming of those tacos. Served upright in zigzagged metal trays, heaped with shredded cabbage, crumbled cotija cheese, and…

Nutmeg Recall: Don’t Touch that Spice Just Yet…

With Spice on its way out and pot not yet legal, people might get desperate for a high – but don’t reach for that nutmeg just yet. According to the FDA, Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling nutmeg that is potentially contaminated with Salmonella from its Whole Foods Markets and Frontier Bulk stores following a recall from the non-organic nutmeg supplier: Mincing Overseas Spice Company.

Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

You know what gifts to get for your significant other and the rest of the family. What to do about co-workers, holiday hosts, teachers, coaches, and neighbors? Try a treat from your kitchen, easy and delicious, a tasty memory that will please everyone on your gift list.recipes after the jump:…

“Like” PHX Street Food Coalition on Facebook

If you’re interested in following the city’s food truck movement but aren’t so Twitter savvy, not to worry: You can now “like” the Phoenix Street Food Coalition on Facebook (And if you’re not that FB savvy either, best of luck to you.) Stay in-the-know about the organization’s events like the Mobile…

Rachel Bess, What Are You Baking?

What are you baking (cooking) for the holidays this year? Deviled quail eggs, spicy pumpkin coconut soup, pumpkin butter, I’mworking on creating a recipe for a pumpkin pie with a ginger crust andcinnamon-ginger meringue, limecello and limoncello (I guess those aren’tbaking, but it happens in the kitchen and is important!)…

What to Hit and Miss on Holiday Fast Food Menus

For the nation’s fast-food chains, new menu items mean new customers willing to give up a few greenbacks to try something different — at least once. And with the economy still as shaky as Uncle Larry’s hands before a few glasses of spiked eggnog, every patron matters — especially in…

Canteen Modern Tequila Makes Mill Ave a Grown-Up Destination

With a few exceptions, it’s not easy for grownups to find a place to dine on Mill Avenue. But is the tide starting to turn? The debut of Canteen Modern Tequila Bar makes me very optimistic. Considering the location (downtown Tempe’s student-saturated main drag, where there’s pub and diner grub,…