Nothing says autumn like pumpkins, pecan pie, and cranberries… so we threw them all together. If one’s good, three’s better, right?! We adapted a downeast Maine pumpkin bread recipe to make grab-and-go Pumpking Pecan Craisin Muffins to start each day of fall right (unless you gobble them all down in one sitting…).
When we first moved to Phoenix a decade ago, no one except rural transplants had ever heard of a farmers market, let alone seen one. Now it seems you can’t troll the streets of Phoenix and her ‘burbs on a Saturday or Sunday morning without spotting rows of farm fresh fruits and veggies under…
Through the winding streets of the San Carlos community I came upon a school bus unloading its innocent cargo. I asked an awaiting mother, “Can you tell me where to find the Apache Burger?” Her reaction told me she knew of the beast. “It’s that way,” she pointed, “but the…
Chef Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot says she’s dying to use Tuscan kale in her dishes this autumn. Lucky for us, she’s willing to share. Today, Robertson tells us how to make a fall-appropriate Grilled Butternut-Kale Salad, so you know what to do with all that kale once it starts showing up at farmers’ markets by the truckload.
We are obsessed with pumpkin so much over here at Chow Bella that we thought it was time to take all the smack talk to task with a pumpkin showdown. All the blog contributors gathered ’round the table with their best pumpkin recipes to see whose dish gets the Great Pumpkin…
Great job,Taco Bell! There’s nothing like answering the call to fight obesity in America than introducing a new promotional item to your menu with reduced-fat sour cream. Never mind that it’s also 650 calories and the size of a child’s arm — a fat child’s arm. No, it’s fine. I’m…
Was it real? Whispers of its existence circled around me like smoke tendrils from a grill. A monster whose size raised eyebrows, whose mere existence beckoned even the most skeptical. I knew I must find it. I must fight it. I must devour . . . the Apache Burger. It…
A big highlight of my summer was a weekend trip I took to Los Angeles with a couple of adventurous friends who were just as eager to eat and shop their way through ethnic neighborhoods as I was. We skipped the haute cuisine hot spots to hit up Little Tokyo,…
I’m about to blow your mind. Ready? There exists a veggie burger that’s as good as the real thing. And I found it. It’s always tough to find a restaurant that suits my vegetarian and vegan buddies as well as it does the rest of us omnivores. They’re usually stuck with one…
Chef Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot is a true Italian chef; why, you ask? “I always make way too much food!” Robertson laughs. Today she tells us about her first nerve-racking Italian feast, sweetbreads and all; her embarrassing fryer oil incident three days into a job, and the one addictive snack that always does her in. A lifelong cook, Robertson’s had her fair share of restaurant disasters and tough lessons, but she’s got a bone to pick with parents of poor eaters.
We cornered Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox after a news conference last month at El Portal, the downtown Phoenix restaurant owned by her and her husband, Earl. “When are you going to clean this place up?” we asked snottily. El Portal, located at 117 West Grant Street, may serve tasty…
When Chef Chrysa Robertson decided to launch lunch at her restaurant Rancho Pinot, her restaurateur friends thought she had lost her mind. Not so, says Robertson. Her inspiration: The economy. Her vision: Keep it simple, do it well, and it just might work.
Feast your eyes on these burger beauties. The one on the left is a Hana, the one on the right a Sweet and Spicy. Both are the burger brainchildren of Maui Dog owner John Stamatakis. Taking his homemade sauces, fresh toppings, and slightly sweet signature bun concoction that make his…
Emily Spetrino-Murtagh Emily Spetrino-MurtaghThe co-owner of Sweets & Beats hosts a show at The Trunk Space Sunday, October 17th, featuring Liam and the Ladies and more. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Homemade egg salad. Actually, egg salad or eggs of some form have been the last several meals…
The business: Saffron Kitchen What they’re packin’: Meat and vegetable pies with a South African flair Where you can find them: More Valley farmers’ markets will be added soon. Find your fix on Thursdays at the Market at Hayden Station Plaza in Tempe, 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays at the North…
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: Smashburger Goes Chicken With New Menu Items The Top…
It’s October and, happily for Fry Girl, everything’s comin’ up pumpkin. Right on schedule, Dairy Queen has returned with its seasonal favorite frozen treat, the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard which DQ bills as, “pumpkin pie blended with vanilla soft serve, crowned with whipped topping and nutmeg.” Yeah, it’s pumpkin-y good. We…
When it comes to sushi, no distance is to great to travel for the real deal. That’s why we’re making a trip to Hiro Sushi. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Hiro Sushi: Hanging out here and observing the way the sushi chefs interact with their customers — and the way…
Steve Nash (not that Steve Nash) and Dennis Green (no, not that guy either) may share their names with notable sports dudes, but the only athletes these friends and co-owners of Rocket Burger, the Westside’s newest fast-food joint, are connected to are the football players of neighboring Moon Valley High…
Sushi Chef Rick “Koji” Hashimoto, above right, and Kitchen Chef Kazuto “Kaz” Kishino of Hana Japanese Eatery team up to serve both fish two ways: raw or cooked. Today they dish up Rainbow Carpaccio from the sushi bar and Tai Ishi Yaki steamed table-side.
We were so touched by the entries in our final drawing for tickets to the Best of Phoenix A’Fare Saturday night!Tickets are still available here, if you didn’t win.Catch the superwinners after the jump…
I’ve had my share of fun at chic, trendy sushi spots around town, where the upbeat vibe and eye-candy clientele are just as interesting as any of the nigiri that lands on my plate. A few years back, it seemed they were becoming almost as ubiquitous as wine bars and…
