The weekend may be over but there’s no need to frown. Add a few of these dining and drinking to-dos to your calendar for something to look forward to this week in metro Phoenix. Reopening of T. Cook’s and Debut of The Mix Up Bar Today Since late spring, one…
Ever seen sashimi fillet and prepare itself? Neither had we — until now. In this totally awesome stop-motion video from a Boston sashimi bar, you’ll see how to break down a full Japanese yellowtail and prepare a (pretty funny-looking) geoduck. Warning: If you don’t like raw fish, just walk away…
You might need a glass or water or two for this upcoming dining event. Local salt guru Aaron Eckburg co-owner of go lb. salt and chef Stephen Eldridge of Gertrude’s at the Desert Botanical Gardens have partnered up to put together a special six-course dinner event showcasing their mutual adoration…
Grab a gourmet snack and a comfy seat on the couch because the fall tv season is just around the corner. And while we can watch re-runs of Good Eats and No Reservations until the cows come home, we’re pretty excited for some new fodder on which we can feast…
No, you didn’t read that wrong. The infamous Ramen Burger™ will be within road trip distance this weekend only. If you’re reading this like, “What Ramen Burger™?,” here’s the deal. Last month, Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg market birthed a creation that combines two ramen noodle buns and one juicy beef patty. Keizo…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? Here are a few things we have on our plate including a fundraiser for food community member Lisa Guingo, who recently was diagnosed with lung cancer, and a Greek cooking class with Denise Clayton of Denise Is Cooking. Don’t forget…
If you ask Ruth Reichl about what words you can, or rather, should, and shouldn’t use to talk about food, she would tell you: “‘Yummy’ is not a word that’s respectful to food. It’s like baby talk.” Or at least that what’s she says in a recent New York Times…
In Italian, cucina enoteca means “food of the wine repository,” or in less fancy words “of the wine bar.” These small plates are usually enjoyed with a glass of wine or as an appetizer, and best of all, they are pretty easy to make on your own.This Wednesday, September 11,…
Every year the Arizona Dairy Council brings industry experts to the Valley for a daylong exploration of the most recent food trends. If you dine out you’ve probably heard the term “farm to table” thrown around by culinary-types, and this year the Targeting Trends conference looks to explore what that…
We’re back with the second part of our interview with chef Justin Olsen of Bink’s Midtown. Today, we get the story about how he landed a job with chef Jose Andres at his center for culinary experimentation, minibar in Washington, D.C. He also shares the one thing he wants you…
Last month saw the closing of the one and only Saladworks in Arizona, but we welcomed two new pizza outlets and one Chandler neighbor bar and grill. Plus, fall is just around the corner and that means a whole slew of new eateries to look forward to. For now, here…
Hint: It’s probably not the one you’re thinking of. But before we tell you who it is, we’ll take a moment to point out that the list of the food blog’s favorite ice cream shops includes one of our own picks from our list of 10 crazy ice creams made…
We’re just about ready to release our annual guide to the best dining, entertainment, shopping, nightlife and recreation found in this fair city. That’s right, New Times’ 35th Annual Best of Phoenix issue will be hitting stands on September 26, 2013. As always that also means it’s time to party…
Justin Olsen Chef de cuisine Bink’s Midtown binksmidtown.com This is part one of our interview with chef Justin Olsen of Bink’s Midtown. Today, he dishes on how he went from fixing cars to the culinary arts and how he ended up working at Binkley’s four years ago. Be sure to…
Micah’s Menu at Bar Crudo Tuesday, September 3 This Tuesday Phoenix’s New American eatery Crudo is launching a daily cocktail-paired menu created by chef/owner Cullen Campbell and mixologist/owner Micah Olson. Every day the duo will craft a new three-course dinner with cocktail pairings that will be available from 8 to…
Phoenix Cooks! Saturday, August 31 The annual Phoenix Cooks! event is just around the corner, which means that we’ve officially kicked off the fall culinary event season. This year, the Westin Keirland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale will host chefs including Stephen Jones of Bluehound Kitchen and Cocktails, Michael Rusconi…
Since the 1700s, thirsty Alaskans have been brewing their own beers and these days, the region’s namesake brewing company carries on the tradition at its highly sustainable Juneau brewery. Alaskan Brewing Company was the first craft brewery in the United States to recycle carbon dioxide.Friday, August 30, Proof Canteen at…
Designer and reality TV star Jillian Harris came to the Valley almost two weeks ago to spice up one homeowner Ricci Rivera’s feline-troubled home, where Harris spent a day creating a cat-friendly corner. We caught up with her to talk about how she got into the design world and how…
This is part two of our interview with Marco, Jinette and Edmundo Meraz of Republica Empanada in Mesa. Today Jinette dishes on how she met her husband and why it wasn’t love at first sight. Marco share the advice he got from Chris Bianco and where they got the inspiration…
Marco, Jinette and Edmundo Meraz Owners and chef Republica Empanada republicaempanada.com This is part one of our interview with the Meraz family, the folks behind Republica Empanada, the Latin American eatery that opened in downtown Mesa in June. Owners Jinette (she’s also the chef) and Edmundo join their son Marco,…
We’ve got to be getting close to finally finding out who will take the lead roles in the upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey movie. And with the film set to hit the big screen on August 1, 2014, the rampant casting rumors are getting more and more serious. Most recently,…
Want free cupcakes and doughnuts? Well, you’re in luck because you can find both this week in Phoenix if you know where to look. Hint: We know, so read on. “Voulez-Vous Diner Avec Moi Ce Soir?” Chef-Off Monday, August 26 This month’s West Valley Chef Off series pits reigning champ…
