One of our freelancers recently wondered what kind of feedback, if any, comes in after I’ve given a negative restaurant review. Well, it’s been a mixed bag over the years. Most of the time, I’m greeted with silence, leaving me to wonder whether any of my constructive criticism sank in…
Petite Maison created plenty of buzz when it launched its late-night “Staff Meal” (offered from 10 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Saturday) and now the cozy French country spot in Old Town is mixing things up by welcoming guest chefs into chef James Porter’s kitchen. Tonight, chef Matt Carter (Zinc Bistro,…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Saturdays this summer are about to get a lot more interesting thanks to area Whole Foods stores. Various locations in the Valley will be included in the Summer Chef Series, which features a head-turning roster of well-known local kitchen talent teaching free cooking classes. Payton Curry of Caffe Boa launches the event…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Iron Chef Cat Cora dished with Chow Bella this week (read part 1 and part 2), and now she’s given us one of her scrumptious recipes to try at home. Read on for the how-to, and don’t forget to enter our contest to win front-row seats to her booksigning next…
Okay, so there’s no ocean. But it puts me in a good state of mind to look at the blue sky and the palm trees, feel the sun warming my skin, and pretend that the distant white noise of the highway is actually the sound of waves cascading over sand…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Those Two Hippies have been gettin’ busy lately.Following on the success of the original Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burger, the quirky, affordable concept has since popped up in a variety of Valley eateries, including an additional location on north 7th Street, a taco shack on Camelback, two pizzerias (one on…
Yesterday, we gave you an appetizer for next week’s main dish: a Chow Bella- and Changing Hands-hosted booksigning with Iron Chef and cookbook dynamo Cat Cora, who’s currently touring the country to promote Cat Cora’s Classics With a Twist. She’ll be at the bookstore at 7 p.m. on June 23,…
After spending so many hours glued to the TV watching chef Cat Cora make unexpected ingredients into glorious dishes that get the Iron Chef America judges waxing rhapsodic, we figured we’d never attempt to cook like the master. But as it turns out, Cora’s just as much of a whiz…
After seeing a whirlwind of three different restaurants come and go over the course of a year, the space at 214 W. Roosevelt has a brand-new concept and new owners. Centurion opened on First Friday in the space that previously housed chef Leonard Jay’s name-shifting operation (Vinery 214, Bambino Bistro,…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Multiple delays and a big-name chef have made Renegade Canteen one of this year’s most highly anticipated restaurant debuts, and now tonight’s the night when fans of chef Robert McGrath can once again get their fill of his distinctive American Western cooking. The James Beard Award winner earned his fame at…
Downtown’s momentum took a hit when chef Matt Carter’s Asian fusion spot Nine 05 abruptly closed its doors three months ago, but soon the corner of 4th Street and Garfield will show signs of life again. Fez owner Mark Howard tells me he’s working on a “very fun” new restaurant that will…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order. Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Another Mill Avenue restaurant has just closed its doors. The question is, is it for now, or forever? Sucker Punch Sally’s Old School Diner closed last night. According to staff, it’s a temporary thing, due to air conditioning problems, and the restaurant will reopen on September 1 after a remodel. According…
It’s no secret that the Valley has a quirky urban fabric when it comes to the restaurant scene. Some cities have stretches of restaurants along busy, walkable blocks, but here, it doesn’t faze us to find fine dining in a strip mall or a high-style hangout in a souped-up vintage…
Who needs to shop until you drop when you can shop while eating and drinking?The folks from Here on the Corner, that trendy, fun little boutique near the ASU campus in Tempe, are launching a weekly trunk show at La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar on Mill Avenue. The…
