If you’re a food nerd, you’ve probably heard of Modernist Cuisine, the six-volume “cookbook” from former Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Nathan Myhrvold. It’s a stunning set of books that gives perspective into molecular gastronomy techniques. See also: Home Edition of Six-Volume “Modernist Cuisine” Tome in the Works The crazy, science-driven…
It’s impossible to deny that Phoenix is an emerging culinary destination for food lovers and aspiring chefs alike. Our hometown heroes may not have taken home any coveted James Beard Awards this year, but this state’s chefs have more than enough talent to feed the hordes of foodists for Spring…
If you’ve ever forgotten your wallet, you’ve probably spent at least a few seconds wondering just what would happen if you ate at a restaurant but couldn’t pay. Would they really make you roll up your sleeve and clean some dishes to make up for the cost? Would they have…
Editor’s Note: This post has been edited from its original version. There were plenty of spectators outside Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale on Tuesday night. Dozens of people and cars lingered in the parking lot, keeping a safe distance from the infamous restaurant and its owners, waiting for emotional fireworks…
Despite recieving notice from Kitchen Nightmares producers that media interviews might be a pretty dangerous proposition, Amy and Samy Bouzaglo of the imfamous Amys Baking Company went on air with My 103.9 radio morning show host Monti Carlo on Monday. “I’m not proud of my behavior on the show and…
This season, fishermen in the U.K. have been able to pull extremely high numbers of elver eels out of Britian’s River Severn. The baby eels, sometimes called glass eels, used to be a cheap regional treat but high demand boosted prices in the ’70s and ’80s, making the little worm-like…
Corporate America, like, totally sucks, man. And the worst part is it’s such an incestuous labyrinth of subsidiaries owned by billionaire industrialists that it’s hard to know which products are “safe” to buy and which might mean giving your money to a cause that’s completely against your principles. See also:…
We were there with front-row seats when all the drama began back in 2010. Since that time, when a local business owner totally flipped her shit over a negative Yelp review, the Amy’s Baking Company drama has combusted and set off a national media firestorm. See also: – Amy’s Baking…
Remember when BP dumped a crapload of oil into the Gulf? Well in a giant statement of “sorry ’bout it,” they created a sizeable fund to help boost tourism in the state of Louisiana over 18 months. And if you’re curious where all that money went at least part of…
This time, it’s not as easy as ABC. Imagine what it would be like to have a Phoenix business with an all-too-similar name to Amy’s Baking Company, and you’ll feel ABC Cake Decorating Supplies’ pain. See also: – Amy’s Baking Company – A History of Kitchen Nightmares – ABC Cake…
For years, the Isac Amaya Foundation has been raising funds for scholarships to distribute to Arizona students to attend college and/or a university. But now they have a new strategy: empower students to raise money themselves. To make that happen, they’re asking for creative fundraising strategies from innovative people, like…
We’re convinced Comedy Central comedian Daniel Tosh has a mild obsession with our city. That’s the only logical reason why he would have chosen Tempe’s Arizona State University for his College Campus Invasion Challenge even though we didn’t ask (yeah, we’re not letting that go . . .ever) and why…
The good news is we officially can stop stressing about the existence and safety of cloned meat. The bad news is that’s because scientists have moved onto bigger (and better?) things. Namely, in vitro meat. See also: – Insects Are an Untapped Source of Food and Could Help End Hunger,…
There are quite a few things you can teach yourself. Farming, however, isn’t likely one of them. The good news for those interested in the art of agriculture is that they can learn the necessary tips and tricks from the folks at the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.During the two-day…
There are a few great mixologists in the Valley, and most cocktail connoisseurs would say Travis Nass is, hands down, one of them. He and his handlebar mustache have been creating quite a name for the Last Drop Bar at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn as a place to get…
Pesticides, drought, and a dwindling food supply — just some of the possible reasons for the loss of nearly one-third of the country’s honeybee colonies last winter. Living in Arizona, where Africanized honeybees recently stung a man to death, we might be inclined to celebrate. See also: – Emily Brown,…
A Mr. Ron Burgundy once said, “I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly.” And if, like Mr. Burgundy, you’re a fan of the stuff, then you might just be thrilled to know that Cafe ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale will…
Eating bugs to solve world hunger? It might sound a little dramatic (can’t we just, like, grow more crops or something?!), but a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations suggests just that. See also: – Five Freaky Fair Foods: Maggot Melt Sandwich, Deep-Fried Energy…
“It’s funny how raw a child’s reaction to something is. There’s no filter. It’s just really physical and that’s what I love about it,” said Matt Gilmour, creative director at marketing agency Saatchi & Saatchi. See also: – Chow Bella’s “First Tastes” The company, along with production company Heckler, made…
If you don’t think that taking and sharing photos of food is a big deal, open your eyes. It’s become a big enough issue that some restaurants have started to impose an unofficial ban on the practice, saying tabletop photogs are turning the dining floor into a circus. See also:…
We kind of can’t believe it’s already been half a decade since the Jamacian restaurant The Breadfruit opened in downtown Phoenix. See also: – Cheuvront Restaurant in Phoenix to Close at the End of May – Dwayne Allen of Rum Bar Gives a Tasty Tutorial on Rum To thank customers…
Starting a farm sounds really good — in theory. Fresh produce, fresh eggs, lots of furry friends running around? Not to mention the beauty of green open spaces and plant life. On the other hand, the practical knowledge required — you know, things like how to acquire land, buy equipment,…
