American writer and journalist John Gunther said, "All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast." And for those of us who wake up dreaming of griddled goodness like crispy strips of bacon or a perfectly poached egg, we couldn't agree more. That's why we've put together a list of our top...
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It is said that on Le Jour des Crepes (National Crepe Day), held on February 2 in France, if you can catch a crepe with a frying pan after tossing it in the air with your right hand and holding a gold coin in your left, you will become rich...
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Those who may have heard (and believed) people who say, "You can't get decent seafood in the Valley 'cause we live in a desert," might also want to keep an eye out for while-you-were-sleeping organ harvesters and tendon-slashing gang members who wait under cars at the gas pump. It is...
The origins of gelato -- Italian ice cream made with less butterfat, a higher density, and served slightly warmer than its American counterpart -- date back to frozen treats made from mountaintop snow and ice in ancient Rome and Egypt. Thankfully, for those of us in search of the frozen...
Wings. America's number one bar food is also a favorite around Chow Bella. There is nothing we like more than sitting down to a basket full of steaming hot wings with sauce so hot it'll burn the hairs right outta your nose. Unless we have a hankering for a batch...
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In his new book, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, Gustavo Arellano, the scribe behind the syndicated column ¡Ask a Mexican! and editor of New Times' sister paper, OC Weekly, says there's no known etymological origin for the word, burrito -- even where it was created is a mystery...
Fast food behemoth Wendy's is unsatisfied with simply being America's second-largest fast-food chain. Now they are moving to swell the hearts, and possibly the cholesterol levels, of Canadians by petitioning ("poutitioning" in Canadian) for poutines to be recognized as the Canadian national dish. In completely related news, Wendy's also announced...
Since we are adults and all, we tend to skip breakfast's sweet friend, French toast. But every once in a while we give in to our sweet tooth and order up the genius combination of eggs, milk, and bread. And when we do decided to give in to our French...
In a metropolis that isn't particularly known for its coffee scene, we're lucky enough to have three (and really only three) shining examples of how good coffee can taste. A shop that pays attention to its espresso, whether served in a demitasse or swimming in milk, says a lot about...
Yes, believe it or not, Phoenix has ten farmers' markets. Actually, we have way more than ten, and we love them all, but the markets on this list really stand out from the rest. So here's our list of ten favorites -- in no particular order. 10. Gilbert Farmers' Market...
The grilled cheese sandwich -- the ultimate comfort food. The G. C. can make you feel better when you're super sick, it can chase away the homesickness blues, and it can even be your best food friend during a bad break up. Plus, it's delicious. Here's a list of our...
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The new spring version of Arizona Restaurant Week starts this Friday, May 13. With over 50 restaurants involved in the $30-40 three-course meal deal, it's hard to figure out which places to hit. The Dhaba's menu looks delicious, for example, while White Chocolate Grill's "Date Night" special doesn't impress. To help...
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:...
Restaurant Week was a good excuse to multitask: Catch up with a good friend and enjoy a delicious dinner, too. Last night, we checked out Different Pointe of View after my pal saw my blog roundup of where-to-go ideas earlier this week. What I liked about the Restaurant Week menu...
gourmeted.comHungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?AZ Restaurant WeekThe week we have all been waiting for is finally here. Tomorrow is the start of Arizona Restaurant Week, your opportunity to check out that one place you have been just dying to eat at...
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