Congratulations, Scottsdale. According to Livability.com — a website that “explores what makes small to mid-sized cities great places to live, work and visit” — you’re one of the best cities in the country for foodies. Skeptical? Consider the semi-scientific approach taken to compile the third annual list. Livability editors looked…
James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross has been serving top-quality French fare to the Biltmore neighborhood of years. At Christopher’s and Crush Lounge you can always count on Gross’ menu that blend classic French cuisine with modern, American dining tastes. And as of this week he’s added another way for…
Last year, we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
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When it comes to Japanese cuisine in Phoenix, there’s nothing that comes close to the level of chef Shinji Kurita’s James Beard Award-nominated restaurant, ShinBay. Like many restaurants in this town, it’s located in a strip mall. But unlike other restaurants, that doesn’t stop ShinBay from maintaining an air of…
For the last six years, Cork has held out as one of the only fine dining establishments in Chandler. But next month, the restaurant’s run will come to an end. On July 1, when the restaurant usually closes for its summer hiatus, Cork will close its doors for good. The…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
If everything goes as planned, central Phoenix will be welcoming a new brewery to the neighborhood by this September. The new beer spot, called Westward Brewing Co., will be located in a three-building complex at 2125 North 24th Street and comes courtesy of a trio of young beer-lovers. Co-founders Drew…
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…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Since opening three months ago, Little Miss BBQ has Phoenix diners crushing hard. The restaurant brings the great barbecue debate to our own backyard, offering smoked meats in the style of Central Texas. Though owners Scott and Bekke Holmes will give you the option to uses one of a trio…
Whiskey School Saturday, June 14 In honor of National Bourbon Day, Second Story Liquor Bar in Scottsdale will be hosting a whiskey class and tasting on Saturday. Whiskey Man John Christie will be leading a two-hour educational class that will include a brief history lesson and demonstration of multiple bourbon…
Taco trucks serve up some of the best tacos we’ve had, and it’s always a thrill to pull up to a random truck and scope their menu to see what they have that the last truck didn’t have. Phoenix has a seemingly endless supply to choose from for those late-night…
There’s been a lot of commotion over the FDA’s possible ban over the use of wood planks in the aging process of artisanal cheeses produced in the United States. Luckily, it seems, after clarification upon clarification, the organization does not actually intend to enforce the measure, which was looked at…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
The Guilty Pleasure: Quesarito Where to Get It: Taco Bell Price: $2 to $3 What It Really Costs: 300 calories of fat per Quesarito and regret . . . lots of regret. On Monday, Taco Bell introduced its newest creation, the Quesarito. For those who can’t figure out what the…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
And then there was one. As of last week only one location — the original restaurant at 3757 East Van Buren — remains of what was once a five restaurant mini-chain of Bill Johnson’s Big Apple restaurants. The second to the last restaurant, which was located at 950 E. Main…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Jared Lupin Chef/owner Umami www.umamitempe.com It might be more accurate to call Umami’s Jared Lupin a ramen artist rather than a chef. After all, he really is one — a former graffiti artist whose work once graced a wall at his restaurant. But he also takes a creative approach to…
In a mere three months since its opening, people are crushing Little Miss BBQ, a meat palace that smokes with the best. Barbecue engulfs you in the only great American debate ignored by both Fox and CNN. The yelling over BBQ rivals those orange thugs in Northern Ireland describing the…
After this Sunday’s dinner service, you’ll no longer be able to head to The Western in Scottsdale to dig into dishes such as brisket tacos and bacon burgers. According to a press release, owners Tucker Woodbury and Charles Levy have decided to throw in the towel on the honky-tonk-themed restaurant/bar/music…
