When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
Later this month, Snooze, an A.M. Eatery will open its fourth Valley location inside the upscale Kierland Commons shopping center in North Scottsdale. The restaurant will open on Wednesday, August 26, with a two-day grand opening that will double as a fundraiser for the McDowell Mountain Conservancy and Whispering Hope…
Running Wild Films is making progress on its upcoming film, Durant’s Never Closes, starring Tom Sizemore (of Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan fame) as the steakhouse’s owner, Jack Durant. The production house just released a full-length trailer for the film, which revolves around Durant — “a restaurateur, ladies man, and…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 34. Bean & Cheese Burrito…
Paso Robles Wine Tasting Class at Central Wine Saturday, August 15 Sample Paso Robles wine country this Saturday during Central Wine’s monthly wine tasting class. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., participants will taste eight different varietals from Paso Robles while enjoying savory small-bite pairings. Reservations made before the event mean…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 35. Banana Cream Pie Trifle…
Hip, modern dining, the kind that “has a vibe” and combines upscale comfort food and gourmet sensibilities, has come to Gilbert. Not recently, mind you: Joe Johnston, best known for his prescient, pre-cafe-nation Coffee Plantation chain, and wife Cindy have been slowly redefining dining for the past 20 years. Their…
Mark your calendars, Phoenix. Or better yet, buy your tickets now because on Saturday, October 3, New Times will host the 16th annual Best of Phoenix A’Fare and you don’t want to miss this year’s event. This time around, the party will be held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and will…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 36. Lo-Lo’s Special at Lo-Lo’s Chicken…
Detroit-style pizza is coming to Phoenix. Jet’s Pizza, a chain based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is opening two locations in the East Valley, according to a spokesman. The chain is known for its square, deep dish style pizza with crispy edges and a chewy crust. Unlike Chicago-style deep dish pizza,…
Quinoa is a versatile food that’s gained significant fame in the past few years. Its slightly-nutty flavor and crunchy texture make it a good gluten-free alternative to most grains, but quinoa isn’t just for those who are avoiding wheat. You can also add quinoa to salads as a source of…
We’re going behind the scenes and getting up close and personal with some of the Valley’s favorite chefs, learning what it takes to make one of their best-known dishes. Welcome to The Trail. It’s lunchtime at Bink’s Midtown in Central Phoenix and several tables of diners enjoy leisurely meals in…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 36. Moroccan Meatballs at St…
Restaurants aren’t the only establishments facing wrist slaps from the county health inspector — grocery stores and corner stores are, too. This time around, a Safeway and an Albertson’s both scored a ‘D’ in inspections. We also noticed a lot of “no glove” violations this time around. Check this month’s…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 37. No. 6 Crepe at…
When we first heard about the orange milk from Danzeisen Dairy, we were filled with both horror and amazement. It couldn’t possibly be citrus milk — the thought alone conjures terror. “Maybe it tastes like an orange creamsicle?” we wondered. Then we learned Danzeisen also makes a root beer-flavored milk, and…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 38. Xiaolongbao at Chou’s Kitchen…
Is there a more contemporary-turned-classic breakfast treat than the maple-bacon doughnut? We don’t think so. Combining some of our favorite morning meal picks — bacon, maple syrup, and doughnuts — it’s a complete package rolled into one pastry. Obviously, a good maple-bacon doughnut is the sum of its three parts…
Freeride Bike Co. Pub Crawl Saturday, August 8 Wheel out your bicycle, grab your helmet, and join Freeride Bike Co. this Saturday for an epic pub crawl. Starting at the new Freeride Bike Co. location in Gilbert, riders will travel to World of Beer, Cantina Laredo, and finish off with…
This year we’re marking the hundred-day countdown to Best of Phoenix 2015 by sharing some of our favorite dishes at restaurants all over the Valley. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email lauren.saria@newtimes.com. 39. Hummus at Princess Market …
It’s been almost a year and a half since Travis and Tida Radevski opened a hip new coffee shop and bar in Old Town Scottsdale called Sip Beer & Coffee House. Now, they’re ready to expand. If “all goes as planned,” Travis Radevski says, then Sip Beer & Coffee Garage will…
In researching the best Mexican restaurants in Phoenix for a recent assignment, the difficult part was not in sorting through a mind-numbingly large number of reviews by legitimate restaurant critics, customers on Yelp, and amateur bloggers. The challenge came in trying to separate the real experience of the food —…
