Are there high expectations for Market Street Kitchen, the new restaurant of American fare at DC Ranch in north Scottsdale? You might say that. Times two. See also: Matt Taylor Joins Robert McGrath at Market Street Kitchen, Slated to Open in September “Rustic, Urban American Fare” Coming to Scottsdale’s DC…
In January, 25-year-old chef Matt Carvalho was knee-deep in olive oil as the newly named executive chef of Del Piero, Queen Creek Olive Mill’s signature restaurant. Months later, Carvalho is using oil in a decidedly different way — he’s using it to make gourmet popcorn. See also: Queen Creek Olive…
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. Dave Andrea, Owner of Brat Haus Political functions, corporate functions,…
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…
After hearing that Chicago’s Alinea and New York’s Eleven Madison Park, two of the country’s highly celebrated restaurants, will be trading chefs and staff for one week in the fall, it got us to thinking: What chef/restaurant switcheroos would we like to see in the Valley? Here are five we’d…
Twelve photographers. Twelve diverse viewpoints about what we eat and where it comes from. One exhibit that brings both together along with food-related films and discussions from restaurant owners and food growers in the community. That’s the basis of Sustenance, the new exhibit opening Tuesday, September 18, at the Northlight…
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…
The great minds over at Hooters, the “breastaurant” chain (an actual term used to describe restaurants that employ scantily clad women as waitresses) whose name is derived from a Steve Martin comedy skit, have a problem: how to get women into their man caves while still keeping their man caves…
Let’s get one thing straight: Mexican Independence Day is not Cinco de Mayo as many Americans believe (seriously, stop doing that!). It is the 16th of September, or Dieciseis de Septiembre, and a day when Mexicans across the globe celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. Unfortunately, Mexican Independence Day is…
Like most of us Yanks who love the British television series Downton Abbey, (OMG, the Dowager Countess of Grantham did NOT just say that!) we have to wait until January for Season Three to get our Crawley-on. Bloody hell. Thankfully, while we’re waiting, we can at least eat like those…
See also: Local Bistro Owner to Open Central Bistro in Phoenix If you’ve driven by the northwest corner of Camelback Road and 32nd Street lately, chances are you’ve noticed a fair amount of construction going on at the former home of Zen 32. The space in the Biltmore neighborhood, which…
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. The organic food industry continues to grow, and many us,…
See also: Ethiopian Famous Restaurant & Coffee’s Oddball Location Belies the Treats Inside Abebech Ejersa was beaming when I popped in her new place at 4111 East McDowell Road in Phoenix on Sunday. “I couldn’t have done it without all the wonderful people who came to visit me,” she said…
See also: Seven Favorite Juice & Smoothie Bars in Metro Phoenix Tempe fans of vegan, raw, and gluten-free food and smoothies will be getting a new spot of nutritious eats in the next few months thanks to a Chandler eatery on the move. 24 Carrots, the healthy cafe that started…
See also: La Condesa: Great Eats, but that Wait is Rough For fans of La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop in Central Phoenix, your mornings just got a lot more delicious. As of yesterday, the cozy, fast-casual spot of tacos, quesadillas, and burros owned by Felipe and Cristina Guzman is now…
Sad news for those who enjoy cooking up a spicy pork and kimchi stirfry, bibimbop, or japchae: Paldo Market in Tempe, the grocery store specializing in Korean foods and cooking items in addition to having a small lunch counter with a cheap menu of Korean standards like bi bim bap,…
See also: Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar Could Use More Pluck See also: Mad G’s in Tempe Has a Lot to Be Angry About The original location of The Grind, the restaurant named one of the 10 Best New Burger Spots in the United States by Bon Appétit Magazine shortly…
Tacos, like sandwiches and burgers, come in so many delectable variations that it’s hard to commit to just one. Especially when these traditional, wallet-friendly Mexican snacks can be found in a multitude of restaurants and stands throughout the Valley. Here, for now, are 10 of our favorites. If yours isn’t…
“Ding! Dong!” “Hello?” “Yes, ma’am. I have that Ben and Cherry’s Americone Cream you ordered.” “Americone Cream? I didn’t order any Americone Cream. — Oh, my!” (chicka bow bow, chicka bow bow, chicka bow bow) Ben & Cherry’s Ice Cream has always satisfied a craving for a cold sweet treat…
Do good things come to those who wait? At Mimita’s Cuban Cafe in Chandler they do. The friendly, locally owned restaurant of traditional Cuban comfort food offers family-sized dishes of the classic Spanish rice dish paella valenciana and arroz con pollo a la chorrera (soupy chicken and rice) which require…
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…
Fans of the Daily Dose, the locally owned restaurant of American comfort food with a twist in Old Town Scottsdale, will soon have a second location of the stylish yet cheerful restaurant to visit for cinnamon apple crunch pancakes, stacked turkey melts, or happy hour sliders on pretzel baguettes. And…
