Ah yes, that last breezy week of spring in Arizona can lull you into thinking that, for a moment, we’ll have a cool summer. This is hard news to break, but you’re only kidding yourself. Summer is almost here and due to the high temperatures, you’ll likely want to revisit…
There are big plans in the works for downtown Tempe, but with the changes come a few closures. Late last year, the city lost the Chili’s restaurant that had been open on the southeast corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive since 1989. And now some more classics are on…
The heat is on, which means it’s time to look for those treats that will keep us cool. Smoothies? Been there, done that. Fro yo? Please. Raspados are a Mexican sweet treat that you’re going to wish you knew about sooner. Made with shaved ice and real fruit, think of…
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 section…
The northwest Phoenix location of Bill Johnson’s Big Apple closed its doors for good about three weeks ago — but you can still own a piece of it. The restaurant was once one of five Big Apple locations in the Valley, though now only the original restaurant on Van Buren…
O.H.S.O. Distillery Opens Today Get excited, Scottsdale-ites! The second location of Arcadia’s O.H.S.O. nanoBrewery opens in North Scottsdale today. Called O.H.S.O. Distillery, the restaurant and bar is located at 15681 North Hayden Road and will offer food items, specialty drinks, and beers not available at the original location. But like…
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 section…
It’s been over a month and a half since a small fire closed Tempe’s Umami restaurant. Originally, owner Jared Lupin expected to reopen in under two weeks but that didn’t happen, obviously. The good news is the wait is finally over. The restaurant will reopen at 11 a.m. Thursday, May…
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…
The partners behind Arizona’s biggest and most popular winery, Arizona Stronghold, are no longer together. Rock star/vintner Maynard James Keenan and Arizona Stronghold co-founder Eric Glomski have decided to go their separate ways. One partner will take the Arizona Stronghold name, while the other gets to keep the historic southern…
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 section…
It’s been a while since we’ve written a Phoenix wish list. In the past, we’ve focused on specific places — like downtown Phoenix and Tempe’s Mill Avenue — but this time I’m tackling issues all over town. Phoenix is a great city to live and eat in, but there are…
Josh Bracher Executive Chef Second Story Liquor Bar www.secondstoryliquorbar.com It’s been about two months since Second Story Liquor Bar opened in Old Town Scottsdale above The Gelato Spot. The cozy restaurant and bar brings a dose of old school style to the area’s nightlife scene. Everything from the décor to…
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Utter the words “Fox Restaurant Concepts” in certain circles and you’ll elicit predictable responses: “Yawn.” “The food is average.” “It’s food for the mainstream.” “They’re concepts, not restaurants.” “It’s a chain, you fool.” It seems people in this town who consider food a serious endeavor treat Sam Fox and his…
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 you’ve heard anything about this restaurant, it’s probably been about the pozole. Los Picos offers the pork stew and two versions of menudo — red or white — every day. And even better, you can get an all-you-can-eat bowl of either soup for just $7.50. But with the hot…
Just because summer is near doesn’t mean you have to give up on local produce and grass fed beef. It also doesn’t mean you have to go to Whole Foods to get them. There are several farmers markets around town that will stay open during the hot months and we’ve…
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…
