Sushi restaurants are clearly not evenly distributed in the Valley. I can think of at least half a dozen, off the top of my head, that are in or around Old Town Scottsdale, but downtown Phoenix only has one, Moira Sushi. Later this summer, though, a new spot called Silk…
Call it channel surfing. LGO Hospitality’s Bob Lynn and Craig DeMarco didn’t want to stick to an Italian menu anymore, so they rechristened Radio Milano as Radio Cafe. The restaurant reopens tonight after a three-week hiatus for renovations. Sushi’s on the menu now, thanks to chef Takeshi Hosoda. Among Hosoda’s…
Farewell to a longstanding neighborhood Italian spot. Just got wind of the recent closure of That’s Italiano, the mom-and-pop restaurant on Indian School (3737 E. Indian School) that was popular with the nearby Arcadia crowd for its homey pastas, live music, and old-school ambiance. Isn’t that something every neighborhood could use?…
[jump] My friend’s salmon dish was spicy but light, with citrus and tomatoes tossed into a bed of greens. With a breakfast menu, dinner entrees, and late-night eats as well, RnR has a lot more going on than lunch, but this was a promising introduction. …
Another place to get crepes? Bring it on. ix-week-old Sandwich Club, in Old Town Scottsdale, husband-and-wife team George Venezia and Terrie Overstreet serve a casual menu of crepes, salads, wraps and sandwiches (like roast beef with blue cheese aioli, grilled brie with ham and tomato, and tuna salad with lemon,…
So said the ever-quotable chef James Porter at Petite Maison, who just unveiled the new spring menu. One of the new additions has suddenly become one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant: frog legs. Cuisses de grenouille Provencal — sauteed with tomatoes in white wine, butter, and garlic –…
I’m very intrigued by this flyer I picked up at That’s A Wrap the other day, for a new “brunch spot and trunk sale” called Monkey C, right smack in the middle of the Coronado District (1318 E. Palm). These folks have been doing their own DIY boutique, with crepes served…
Nobody from Arizona made the cut for the James Beard Awards’ finalists lists earlier this week, but one local chef is getting an incredible chance for exposure to the culinary community at large. Quiessence chef-owner Greg LaPrad just confirmed he will be a guest chef at the James Beard House in…
salmon sashimi to match my environment on a recent lunch visit. edamame with sea salt were still slightly al dente, in a good way. …
Customers must’ve been hungry for more. Popular North Phoenix breakfast joint Scramble has made some tweaks to its a.m. offerings with goodies like a lox platter, steak & eggs, and a “Ginormous” combo plate that includes a ton of food — three eggs, three ham steaks, three dollar cakes, and…
Restaurateur Terry Craig (Jalapeno Inferno) just opened his new North Scottsdale spot, Rhythm & Wine, in the space that used to house Three Tomatoes and a Mozzarella. As you might guess from the musical name, the restaurant has a rock theme, which extends all the way to its menu categories:…
Dining in a department store is nothing new, but it’s no wonder the concept has such staying power. Keep shoppers on the premises to refuel, and hopefully they’ll go right back to spending their dough. However, Fred’s — the restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square’s new Barneys New York — is…
[jump] Think smoky slices of brisket, messy-but-good coleslaw, and crispy, buttery telera that truly made it memorable. These chips and salsa were mighty fine, too, although they were just a distraction. When the torta showed up, I couldn’t think of anything else.Still thinking about it, actually…
Funny how there are so many sushi restaurants in the Valley, but so few places to get ramen. You’d think a quick, cheap, belly-warming bowl of soup would be readily available in every neighborhood, but it’s just not. You’ll have better luck finding pho. A new place is about to…
Chow Bella reader Valerie Paxton headed to this past Sunday’s MF Tasty secret supper with her camera in hand, and was kind enough to share her own personal food porn with us. Chef Eric Gitenstein’s food was “creative and tasty,” she said. Guess it lived up to its name. Stay…
Sure, Twitter might be a fantastic time-suck at work, a distraction at play (admit it, you’ve tweeted at dinner!), and even a tempting place to spill your soul or make absolutely no sense at all after that one last cocktail you shouldn’t have had. (You mischievous thing, you!) As for…
Hot fried arancini were appealing, but these days I’m a little obsessed with The Parlor’s roasted brussels sprouts, tossed with caramelized onions and salty bits of sopressata. I like to feel good about myself for eating veggies, but let’s face it — these are a secret vice…
Just got the word that local celebrity Chris Bianco will be spinning tunes instead of pizza dough today. He’s set to be a guest DJ on ASU’s The Blaze 1330 AM today from 1 to 2 p.m. Ever talked music with Bianco? Dude’s got great taste, actually — I’ve run…
Oh, the anticipation of Twitter.This morning, the James Beard Foundation live-tweeted the finalists for its prestigious culinary awards.Nobody from Arizona made the cut. There were five finalists for each category.In the running was Sam Fox of Fox Restaurant Concepts (Outstanding Restaurateur), Janos Wilder of Janos in Tucson (Outstanding Chef), Vincent on…
We knew he’d show up sooner or later. How could Man v. Food host Adam Richman resist the chance to get his picture on the wall at Chompie’s? Word is, the Travel Channel star is in town right now — earlier today, he tweeted, “Hellllloooooo Phoenix!” — and joined in the Tempe restaurant’s…
[jump] Warm, steamy pancakes drizzled with sweet hoisin sauce, plus a pinch of green onions, complimented the rich duck meat. My favorite part was biting into the light, crispy skin. Incredibly, we housed the whole plate. The artist formerly known as Dining Companion was kind enough to share the last pieces with me. Ginger and green onions…
