Snagging a stellar pie from Cibo’s, the too-cute wine cafe and pizzeria in downtown Phoenix, used to be a dinner-only affair. Not anymore. See also: – Lamp’s Wood-Fired Pizzas Shine in North Scottsdale – Giant 20-Inch Artisan Pizzas Coming to North Scottsdale Last week, chef, owner, and Italian pizza maestro…

It’s been about a year and a half since Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill announced it would build its newest Valley location on the southwest corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road. See also: – Chef Justin Beckett Opening Restaurant in Old Beef Eaters Building – “Arizona’s Hottest New Patio” Opens…

Looking for your next favorite spot of quick-service Mexican food in Mesa? Taquitos Jalisco might just be a place to pull over. See also: – A Formidable Cuban Sandwich and More on Phoenix’s West Side – Lamp’s Wood-Fired Pizzas Shine in North Scottsdale The small eatery has been quietly serving…

If you’ve lived in the Valley long enough, you know your next great Mexican meal could come from just about anywhere. From numerous stands and food trucks dotting the city’s streets to hot-food counters inside supermercados to the countless fast-casual joints and restaurants in neighborhoods everywhere, the journey of finding…

Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Many of us enjoy the fruits of a chef’s labor, but when it comes to…

For travelers, getting decent eats at the airport has come a long way since candy bars and cheeseburgers were choked down with some duty-free Jack Daniel’s. See also: – Two Scottsdale Restaurants Make OpenTable’s List of Top 100 Hot Spots – Chou’s Kitchen in Chandler Makes Travel + Leisure’s List…

The Valley’s Julia Baker, founder, executive chef, and CEO of Julia Baker Confections, is no stranger to television. The Le Cordon Bleu grad and Paris-trained chef has made appearances on ABC’s The Chew, the Oprah Winfrey Network’s The Gayle King Show, and recently the dessert edition of the Cooking Channel’s…

Michael O’Dowd, the chef responsible for turning Kai into a culinary destination with national recognition, is setting his sights on another challenge: starting his own business. See also: – Short Leash Hot Dogs to Open Permanent Location in Downtown Phoenix – “Arizona’s Hottest New Patio” Opens in Tempe O’Dowd, who’s…

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, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…

Short Leash Hot Dogs, the venerated food truck featuring gourmet hot dogs wrapped in a warm naan “bun,” soon will have a permanent dog house — so to speak. See also: – Short Leash Hot Dogs’ Recipe in Eat St. Cookbook Out This Week – Six Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated…

Hold on to your apron strings, folks. The Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame has announced its 2013 winners. See also: – Top 5 Favorite Events at the 2013 Scottsdale Culinary Festival – Crudo Chef Cullen Campbell Invited to Cook at the James Beard House Presented by the Scottsdale Culinary Festival…

Heads up, outdoor lounge-y types; “Arizona’s Hottest New Patio” opens in Tempe today. See also: – Bink’s Midtown Is a Must (Especially When It Comes to Veggies) – New Restaurant Opens at Chase Field: Think Barbecue, Sandwiches Wrapped in Tape Measures, and the “Hottest Wings in Baseball” Featuring seating for…

Cuban Foods Bakery & Restaurant on the city’s west side makes a formidable Cuban sandwich. See also: – Lamp’s Wood-Fired Pizzas Shine in North Scottsdale – Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale: Gourmet Food Without the Price Tag Larger than those you may have had elsewhere, the plate-size sandwich is juicy…

For those who worship their hoagies at the altar of the sandwich press, there may not be a more perfect creation than the Cuban sandwich. A concoction of ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard stuffed into crunchy, buttered bread, it’s toasted in a sandwich press until its filling…

On November 29, 2012, Epic Hot Dogs, a food truck serving weenies from all over the world (sorry), sputtered out after just over a year of being in the mobile-kitchen business. See also: – Six Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated – Hao Bao Food Truck Hitting the Brakes — For Now…

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, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…

This post has been updated from its original content. Fans of Rito’s, the tiny family-owned eatery in Central Phoenix and home to some of the Valley’s best burritos, may be elated to hear the venerated restaurant has opened a new location. See also: – New Restaurant Opens at Chase Field:…

March may already be in our rearview mirrors, but the 10 best dishes I ate last month are still very much on my mind. See also: 6 Phoenix Food Trucks, Rated and 10 Best Things I Ate in January From artisan pizza in North Scottsdale to a diner-style vegan breakfast…

Just in time for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ opening day, Game Seven Grill, the new barbecue-style restaurant at Chase Field, will open its doors to hungry baseball fans. See also: – Chef Justin Beckett Opening Restaurant in Old Beef Eaters Building – Squid Ink Sushi Opening Second Location at Downtown’s CityScape…