People love Nutella — like, really love it. We get that. But to what extent? Apparently, thieves in Germany are willing to go to extremes to get their sticky fingers (pun totally intended) on the chocolate-hazelnut spread. See also: – Making Homemade Nutella, with a Little Help from Pinterest -…
Starving college students have been known to come up with creative ways to get free and/or cheap food. But Tufts University student Maximus Thaler is taking frugal to a whole new level. He and a crew of dumpster-diving hippies friends want to start up a restaurant (read: soup kitchen, because…
Phoenix coffee connoisseur Perry Czopp knows a hell of a lot about coffee. He’s made a commitment to helping others learn about the art of all things java through his business, The Coffee Chop. The Chop offers coffee tours and tastings, and he hosts regular competitions that pit local baristas…
Film critic Elvis Mitchell, host of KCRW’s pop culture/entertainment show, The Treatment, sat down earlier this year with director Quentin Tarantino to talk about his fascination with using food in movies. Now, if you’re not a student of film you might be confused, thinking, “Wait, Tarantino’s known for that gruesome…
Sure, there are plenty of great dining options for your precious hour of freedom lunch hour, but just how many of those options come with a 365-degree view of the city? We’re guessing not many. See also: – Compass Arizona Grill Is a Dessert Revolution in Downtown Phoenix…
According to an article on a New Jersey news site, a vegan couple dining out at a local Italian restaurant says the restaurant’s owner charged them twice as much as they should have been charged for two pasta dinners. The owner justified the price by the fact that the couple…
Since 1920, the Friendly House has been helping assist new immigrants as they transition into their lives to Arizona. And since 1935, the organization has been hosting an annual tamale dinner fundraiser. See also: – Catch the Last Arizona Opera and Culinary Mischief Event of the Season on April 7…
Yeah, you might want to put down that leftover Easter candy for a minute while we drop some scientific knowledge, because according to a Huffington Post article, Cadbury Creme Eggs could contain a natural flavoring derived from the dried perineal glands of beavers. And, yeah, sometimes those glands are simply…
To explore the future of the arts and invest in student innovation, Arizona State University created the Pave Program in Arts Entrepreneurship, under the umbrella of the Herberger Theater for Design and the Arts. Every two years, the program takes a break from its regular business — hosting arts entrepreneurship…
Scope Mouthwash pulled off quite the April Fool’s joke with its weeklong campaign to introduce consumers to a new product: bacon-flavored mouthwash. We’ll admit, they really had us going, thanks to a dedicated product website and a well-produced video released a full four days before April 1. See also: -…
As the chefs competing in Smeeks and Chow Bella’s fourth annual Caramelpalooza — coming 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at UNION — get out the candy thermometers, we’ve got our pens ready to introduce you to the faces behind the caramel. She might be new to the caramel scene, but…
Our ears are still ringing from the opening of Hi-Fi Kitchen and Cocktails, Scottsdale’s newest spot for drinking, dining, and general sensory overload. The concept comes from the folks behind other successful Old Town bars including The Mint, RnR, and Axis/Radius. See also: – Scottsdale’s Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails Opens…
There’s no shortage of places to grab a bite from a food truck these days. For many, especially those who work in downtown Phoenix, that next culinary adventure could be parked just outside your office door on any given day. If you find yourself near 12th Street and Jefferson, the…
Arizona State University’s Origins project “nurtures research, energizes teaching, and builds partnerships, offering new possibilities for exploring the most fundamental of questions who we are and where we came from.” The initiative hosts symposiums, conferences, and lectures that explore questions of origins — some of the most complex issues facing…
As the chefs competing in Smeeks and Chow Bella’s fourth annual Caramelpalooza — coming 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at UNION — get out the candy thermometers, we’ve got our pens ready to introduce you to the faces behind the caramel. Crepe Bar isn’t the kind of restaurant people would…
This season, the Arizona Opera announced a partnership with the Valley’s roving secret supper club, Culinary Mischief. But as is true with all good things, the season now must to come to an end. See also: – Get Thirsty: Chef Gabriele Bertaccini Introduces BACCHUS MISCHiEF Good news is there’s one…
When you’re not unceremoniously dunking it in cheap beer, sake can taste pretty good. Actually, really good. And if you’ve got guidance from one of the world’s only master sake sommeliers, then we’re guessing Japan’s native drink can only taste better. See also: – New Ramen Shop to Open in…
We love dining out at local restaurants. Not only do we get to nosh on good eats, we also leave with a nice case of the warm fuzzies for giving our hard-earned dollars to a local business owners. See also: – Mark Tarbell, Beau MacMillan, and Barbara Fenzl to Team…
Fans of Lisa Starry and her choreography might remember Water Dreams, her original water-themed production that debuted more than 10 years ago. It won her rave reviews, and in the years since, she’s only ingratiated herself all the more with Valley dance aficionados through her consistently lovable works, including the…
When you reach for a shaker full of sodium chloride, you might not think much before sprinkling your plate. But if you ask go lb. salt owners Aaron and Liz Eckburg their opinion, they can tell you just how and why “fancy” salts not only cost more, but also taste…
We’re big fans of the farmers market scene, really. But sometimes, Saturday mornings just have to be spent sleeping in, and it’s not like we can go two weeks without getting our local food fix. Enter, Edible Exchange Market. See also: – The Edible Exchange Lets Small Businesses Barter for…
2013 has already seen the birth of one new food and beverage industry awards. This time, it’s the Arizona Restaurant Association’s turn to give props to “industry players embody the pursuit — the achievement — of excellence.” See also: – Chef Kevin Binkley a Finalist for James Beard Award -…
