At first glance, there’s plenty about Justin Beckett’s Southern Rail to suggest it’s going to be just another pileup of overworked dining trends. There’s the rustic-meets-Steampunk décor, the open kitchen, the communal table set with mismatched flatware, Homer Laughlin diner ware, and dishtowel as serviette. It’s the neatly rehabbed comfort…
We’ve all been there: You are trying to figure out a place to meet your friends for food, but you get stuck trying to please both the carnivores and the herbivores in your crowd. The meat-eaters have choked down tempeh at all the usual vegan haunts, the vegetarians have spent…
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…
Starting a garden can be a daunting endeavor. What can you plant? How and where? And, of course, you’re going to need seeds. When it comes to at least some of these questions and needs, the Phoenix Public Library is now here to help. This weekend, the library will launch…
After nearly 10 years at 3815 North Central Avenue, Fez is on the move. The restaurant — known for its specialty cocktails, approachable food, and impeccable style — will relocate to a new spot in the early part of 2015. In addition to offering a slightly larger dining room, Fez’s…
Earlier this year, New Times celebrated the cream of the crop with our 36th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for ethnic dishes in metro Phoenix. See also: 12 Best Ethnic Restaurants in Metro Phoenix Best Ramen: Hana Japanese Eatery A wise chef once told us…
The Guilty Pleasure: Ordering food via smartphone apps. Where to Get It: Too damn many places, if you ask me. Price: Varies, but usually under $10. What it Really Costs: I suppose that depends on your recreational habits. What’s going on with seemingly every restaurant under the sun jumping on…
Pie Social Saturday, November 15 Forks up, Phoenix! It’s just about time for Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row’s fifth annual Pie Social — and trust us, you don’t want to miss this year’s lineup of celebrity chefs. The event will go down this Saturday at in the “What Should Go…
“I adore Southern food, that’s my favorite thing,” Sean Brock tells Chow Bella over the phone. “It’s what I crave, that’s what I grew up eating. If you can approach cooking that way, it just makes you a better human being.” Brock’s career testifies to his statement. The Virginia-born chef…
Scottsdale will lose a standby dining and drinking spot this Sunday when chef Aaron May’s The Lodge closes its doors for good. Known for its cabin-esque atmosphere and infamous Sasquatch Burger, The Lodge has been a popular locale for dining and drinking during the day and night. The silver lining…
I don’t eat meat. I also don’t eat fake meat. I also don’t expect you to care about what I eat, or to change your own diet because of what I have to say. But I will note that the meat-free market largely lends itself to the development of super…
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…
If you haven’t been watching MasterChef Junior so far, know that you’ve been missing out on probably the best cooking show on television right now. Why? Because it’s physically impossible not to smile when you see the infamous chef Gordon Ramsay sitting cross-legged and praying before an oven for a…
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…
“It almost feels as though I am destined to never open a restaurant from ground-up,” chef Silvana Salcido Esparza wrote in a message to Chow Bella on Thursday night. Yet again, she’ll be taking over a space abandoned by a shuttered restaurant. This time Esparza’s taking her talent and unique…
For the past two years, we’ve been eyeing a restaurant on Van Buren just west of Seventh Avenue. There are bars on the windows and the building doesn’t really look inviting. Then there’s the name: International House of Food. The painted lettering on the building promises American, Mexican, and Chinese…
The Guilty Pleasure: Frito pie on a pizza. Where to Get It: The Papa John’s delivery guy. Price: $12 for a 14-incher. What it Really Costs: How much is a bottle of Tums? I’m quite intrigued by Papa John’s R&D department. Every now and again, they release an oddball specialty…
Plant This Movie Trailer from Emily von W. Gilbert on Vimeo.”Plant This Movie” Screening Tomorrow Head to The Farm at Agritopia in Gilbert tomorrow to check out a screening of “Plant This Movie,” a new film that “explores the zeitgeist of urban farming around the world.” The event will begin…
Every year you probably say to yourself, “I’m going to learn to make tamales for the next holiday season.” Then the just before that year is up, you conclude that it’s too much of a task and you’re not sure where to even begin. Now, none of that matters, thanks…
Since 2007, Boulders on Broadway has been a destination for bike riders, beer drinkers, and students looking for a chill place to hang out. Founded by Erick and Rochelle Geryol, the spot is known for its ski lodge vibe, extensive beer list, and menu of Chicago-style pizzas, calzones, and more…
Though we’re already charging into the month of November, I have to admit I’m still reeling from the drama of last last month. Saying good-bye to some well-loved spots — including Noca, The Local, and soon, Petite Maison — made October seem at times like a never-ending slew of bad…
The good news is that there were very few eateries that scored poorly on health inspections last month. In fact, we saw a lot of “A” ratings looking through the inspection list. Though many local spots have either kept high standards or cleaned up since their last health inspector visit,…
