Although not all restaurants participate in voluntary health grading from the county, a look into last month’s reports does give a pretty good picture of the compliance of local restaurants. While the vast majority scored A and B grades that participated, thirteen spots across the Valley were given D grades…
After a silver medal win at the internationally-renowned San Fransisco Spirits Competition earlier this year, Arizona Distilling Co.’s Desert Dry gin was definitely representing for our state’s ability to make craft spirits. Now the Desert Dry gin can add a second silver medal win to its list of bragging rights…
I fell in love with cheese at my first job out of culinary school. In many restaurants, the pastry department is responsible for cheese plates, and Bouchon was no different. The first time I placed Humboldt Fog in my mouth, my world expanded. A whole new world of flavors and…
One of central Phoenix’s favorite dinner spots is serving up more than just great eats this summer. While other restaurants are closing for parts, if not all, of July, Tuck Shop is offering a dinner deal with four plates for $39…
Hey Phoenix, we know that right about now you’re all about hot dogs and ice pops, but believe it or not, in some pockets of the city, the fall countdown is on. And at Chow Bella, that means one thing: PIE. EDITOR’S NOTE: THE DATE OF PIE SOCIAL 2014 HAS…
If TV food personalities operated on Highlander rules, Anthony Bourdain would be the only one on air. In another step toward that — with Gordon Ramsay throwing in the Kitchen Nightmares towel — Adam Richman’s new show, which was slotted to premier today, has been postponed without news of a…
What if I told you that you could mix butter and oil in your coffee in the morning and reap health benefits from weight loss to increased mental acuity and even help digestion and heart health? If you think I’m absolutely crazy, I really wouldn’t blame you, but that’s exactly…
In a perfect world, good service would mean a good tip, but that doesn’t always happen. That might just be why more and more restaurants are doing away with the tipped-worker model, which largely depends on diner kindness rather than employer satisfaction to pay employees. From New York to L.A.,…
Ice cream holds some magical power over me. It could be a winter wonderland outside and I will be ready to put down a pint of my favorite gelato. Stracciatella is similar to a “chip” ice cream, made by drizzling warm chocolate into frozen ice cream, to create irregular chips…
With news of the Kitchen Nightmares series coming to an end, we’re looking back — and it’s certainly been a long and bumpy ride for Gordon Ramsay and every restaurant owner on the show. It’s safe to say that some of those featured restaurants faired better than others. In fact,…
If you’re in the mood to treat yourself to some upscale fare without breaking the bank, head over to Different Pointe of View at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort for their $39.95 prix-fixe menu special…
Colony collapse disorder got you down? Well, it should, but there might be a bit of good news for lovers of honey, butterflies, and basically our entire ecosystem. President Barack Obama recently signed a memorandum setting up a governmental task force to come up with a plan on how we…
Let’s be real: Sometimes looking at a wine list can be a cumbersome experience if you aren’t already well on your way to becoming a sommelier. Many times you’re just looking for a reasonably delicious glass that won’t cost as much as your entrée. Enter the WineGlass App…
As a pastry chef, I create sweet treats, and sugar is my chosen artistic medium. More and more though I have people passing by my table at the farmers market, lamenting that they can only look because they can’t have sugar on their current diet. What’s a sweet treat peddler…
Bad news for fans of Gordon Ramsay’s anger-filled restaurant makeover show Kitchen Nightmares: The TV celebri-chef announced via his website yesterday that “as filming comes to a close on the latest series of Kitchen Nightmares I’ve decided to stop making the show.”…
I know, that headline is a bit harsh, but seriously. If you can hold your head up high holding a dulce triple caramel frappucino with whip and chocolate sprinkles, you’re stronger stock than I. However, I’ll readily admit a love of flavor when it isn’t just a bunch of syrup…
We’ve all been there: You end up with almost an entire cake in your fridge but in the ensuing days it becomes crusty and hard. Luckily, about a hundred years ago, a man invented a way to cut a cake without it losing any of its fluffy, moist deliciousness. Now…
When The Grouch wrote “The Bay to L.A.”, we’re guessing he didn’t make the hook say “Take me to L.A.” over and over again because a restaurant in the area was making churro ice cream sandwiches, but he probably would’ve if they had been out back then. Regardless, you should…
The number of local organic farmers seems to be on the uptick every time we hit a farmers market, but, according to a Vermont-based local food advocacy group, our state is one of the absolute worst when it comes to eating locally. In fact, the only states worse than Arizona…
Chocolate mousse is one of my favorite, easiest go-to dinner-party desserts. It can be made ahead and is easy to dress up. Little do most people know, it is one of the simplest desserts to make, but this dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free version is so fast, and has only two ingredients…
The Centers for Disease Control is recalling certain types of chia seed powder after it has been linked outbreaks of three strains of salmonella in 12 states. With one reported chia seed-related illness in Arizona, check your pantries for the following brands of chia seeds…
You really don’t have to say the words “free pizookie” twice to get our attention. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse locations will be giving guests a free dessert today to celebrate the launch of their mobile app. All you have to do is download the app, order one, and stop into…
