If there were a single reason the world should have ended when the ancient Mayans said it would, it might have been The MILF Diet. See also: The PDT Cocktail Book: Does It Belong on Your Shelf? But the world didn’t end. And now, as of January 1, The MILF…
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…
Escolar with salsa verde, tomatoes, and honey from Crudo: This year, Cullen Campbell moved his modern Italian restaurant to the back of a shopping center. Although it’s tricky to find, the payoff is worth a few go-arounds in the parking lot — especially when it comes to the grilled escolar…
More brew in the news — and this time, it’s got some Huss behind it. See also: NYPD Pizza Partners With Phoenix Ale Brewery for Exclusive Brew Huss, as in Jeff Huss, formerly head brewer of the Chandler location of BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, and now, president and brewmaster of…
Seasoned restaurateurs Larry Foles and Guy Villavaso, owners of Roaring Fork and founders of Eddie V’s and Wildfish restaurants (the two sold the properties to Darden Restaurants Inc. last year for $59 million), have been busy lately. In March, they plan to open a Paradise Valley location of Austin’s Salty…
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. If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a top-notch kitchen…
What do you get when you combine American-style food, beer and wine, and a modern farmhouse atmosphere? If you’re in Texas, you get Salty Sow, Austin’s popular head-to-tail restaurant known for its pork-centric fare. See also: Pig & Pickle Pretty Perfect And next year, it looks like Paradise Valley will…
What happens when a locally owned and operated New York pizza chain gets thirsty for more local? It partners with one of Arizona’s newest craft breweries. See also: Best Beer Bar 2012 – The Hungry Monk 8 Beer Cocktails in Metro Phoenix In December, New York Pizza Department (NYPD Pizza),…
Since first reported last January, the buzz has died down a bit surrounding restaurateur Sam Fox’s latest restaurant concept, dubbed “The Yard.” Currently under construction at a former motorcycle garage and dealership near the intersection of Seventh Street and Montebello in North Central Phoenix, the project will feature a third…
Monti’s may be the oldest restaurant in Tempe, but its patio is another story. See also: An Interview with Mike Monti, Owner of Monti’s La Casa Vieja and Best Slimer 2012 – Michael Monti In late February, the oldest continuously occupied structure in the Phoenix area will be sporting a…
Danish-born Charlotte Wetche stayed in Arizona for love, but her family’s 103-year-old marzipan company remained in Denmark. Not a good thing for Wetche, who missed the flavors she remembered from home. So, in November, she obtained the rights to sell marzipan — the confection made from ground almonds and sugar…
As another culinary year approaches, it’s time to once again gaze into the crystal ball to predict the Valley’s food trends for 2013. See also: Chefs, What Will the Top Food Trends for Phoenix Be in 2013? It’s no secret that our food scene is slow to hop aboard the…
America is a melting pot of cuisines. But when it comes to Filipino food, not so much. See also: – The 10 Best Things I Ate in 2012 – 9 Best New Restaurants of 2012 in Greater Phoenix Unlike its Thai and Vietnamese neighbors, the food of the Philippines has…
There are several culinary award shows throughout the Valley each year, but the newest, according to its public relations firm, aims to be “like a James Beard award, but way more hip and uniquely [Phoenix].” See also: – OpenTable Announces 100 Best Restaurants in America: Arizona Nabs Four – Zagat’s…
Eating healthier can sometimes be as easy as switching out one kind of food for another. See also: 5 Fad Diets to Avoid in 2013 and 5 Cleanses to Detox the Holidays Away So, inspired by the popular “Eat This, Not That” of Men’s Health magazine, who, this October, published…
America is a melting pot of cuisines. But when it comes to Filipino food, not so much. Ironic considering the history of the archipelago with more than 7,000 islands reflects such a wide diversity of people itself — Chinese, Spanish, American, even Mexican influences — each weaving its respective cuisine…
Hang on to your cake shakes, Portillo’s fans. In just a couple of months, the Illinois restaurant chain beloved by Chicago transplants throughout the Valley will be bringing its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, hamburgers, and sandwiches to Arizona — specifically Scottsdale. See also: Best Hot Dog 2012 – Pittsburgh…
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. Miss a question? Go here. Soon, 2013 will be upon us and so will a…
As 2012 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on some of the most all-around stellar meals I had the pleasure of consuming in the Valley. See also: – 9 Best New Restaurants of 2012 in Greater Phoenix – 10 (Okay, 11) Best First Tastes of 2012 in…
For fans of sweet treats by notable pastry chef Tammie Coe, Christmas has come a few days early. See also: – Tammie Coe Cakes Ends Relationship With La Grande Orange – Tammie Coe Makes Eyeball Cupcakes Today, Coe announced the opening of her latest store, at 5210 North Central Avenue…
After celebrating 10 years with Roaring Fork this January, chef Brian Hulihee has left his culinary home of American Western fare in Scottsdale. See also: – Atlas Bistro in Scottsdale Announces New Executive Chef – Chef Brian Hulihee Celebrates His 10th Anniversary with Roaring Fork Taking over the spot Hulihee…
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…
