Food & Drink Archives

Here’s Where to Read and Drink in Greater Phoenix

By Mer NorwoodApril 3, 2019

Five places to read and drink in the Valley.

Brain Freeze: Desert Ice Bar Is a Strange, Wildly Stupid Idea

By Chris MalloyApril 2, 2019

A thoughtless project is about to reopen in metro Phoenix.

Updated: Phoenix New Times’ Best Food Photos of 2019 (So Far)

By Lauren CusimanoApril 1, 2019

Food porn, weather porn, clever graphic tee porn…

March Openings and Closings: Hello Drunk Munk, We’ll Miss You C-Fu

By Dorian BoddieApril 1, 2019

But we say goodbye to Doc & Eddy’s and C-Fu Gourmet.

13 Stories Celebrating Women in the Phoenix Food World

By Lauren CusimanoMarch 30, 2019

For Women’s History Month, let’s talk about females in the Valley restaurant game.

Three Female Bartenders and Mixologists in Greater Phoenix

By Bri CossavellaMarch 29, 2019

Profiles of three women who’ve established themselves in Phoenix’s craft cocktail culture, from winning competitions to creating one-of-a-kind drinks.

Sonoran Arcana: Dates Are the Syrupy Dark Horse of Arizona Agriculture

By Chris MalloyMarch 29, 2019

We talk about the five Cs of Arizona, but maybe we should add a D.

Spotlight: Barrio Café Gran Reserva Sous Chef Brianna Arzaga

By Rudri PatelMarch 28, 2019

Heritage and perseverance are motivating factors for sous chef Brianna Arzaga.

Cafe Review: The Valley Food Elite Gets a New Chef at Talavera

By Chris MalloyMarch 28, 2019

Samantha Sanz just scored a James Beard nod. We try her cooking.

Scottsdale Chef Charleen Badman a Finalist for 2019 James Beard Award

By Lauren CusimanoMarch 27, 2019

She is the only finalist from Phoenix area, which had eight semifinalists.

New Chase Field Food Items Are Ready to ‘Wow’ in 2019

By Lauren CusimanoMarch 26, 2019

What inventive ballpark dishes have the Diamondbacks come up with this year?

The Good, the Bao, and the Ugly at Downtown Phoenix Food Fest

By Stuart WarnerMarch 25, 2019

Parking, vendors, and long waits made the first-time event a disappointment for many, but organizers promise to do better next year.

Can the Keto Diet Make You a Better NASCAR Driver?

By Lauren CusimanoMarch 25, 2019

Auto racer Matt Tifft said felt a jump in mental clarity, lost 45 pounds, and even saw positive effects like reduced inflammation in post-op brain scans.