La Dolce Vita Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop Saturday, May 10 Did you forget that Mother’s Day is Sunday? There’s still time to get Mom the perfect locally made gift. On Saturday at Nook Kitchen, Tracy Dempsey, the Girl From Arizona, and Nick LaRosa will team up to host a…
Mexican sushi. That’s one fusion we never thought would exist and one we’re not too sure we want to stick around. Apparently it is a thing, since there are at least two spots in metro Phoenix that craft the rolls. Señor Sushi on Indian School and 43rd Avenue and Taco…
The Guilty Pleasure: Carne Asada Fries Where to Get It: Taco Nazo in Tempe Price: About $6 What It Really Costs: At least an extra hour at the gym If you’re from southern California then you’re probably already familiar with carne asada fries. According to reliable sources (read: Wikipedia), this…
Did you know you can make butter? Really delicious butter compounded with herbs from your garden? Yes, you can. Though it’s slightly more complicated than simply mixing a stick of butter and some herbs, it’s a fun process that yields tasty outcomes. Nourished is a company run by Shelly Vie…
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…
AZ Wine Lifestyle magazine, formerly known as Arizona Vines and Wines, will return to print this winter under new ownership. The quarterly magazine, which has been in publication since 2008, and website have been sold to John and Michelle Johnson. Former owners Josh and Rhonni Moffitt announced late last year…
It turns out the third time was not the charm for Arizona’s only James Beard Award finalist this year. The annual culinary awards were held Monday night at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. Much to the disappointment of many Arizonans, chef Kevin Binkley…
The Oscars of the food world will take place today in New York City when the James Beard Foundation honors the country’s best food and beverage professionals at the 24th annual James Beard Awards. The event will take place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center and will…
“The West’s Most Western Town” will lose one of its most famous Western-themed destinations when the decades-old Pinnacle Peak Patio closes its doors for good. The restaurant, which opened in 1957, began as a general store but has grown into a popular tourist destination, known for its “no necktie policy”…
Chris McKinley Chef, co-owner The Local www.iamthelocal.com If you’ve been to The Local, then chances are you’ve already seen chef Chris McKinley. He’s usually in the open kitchen, sporting some unexpected item of clothing, like bright red pants or fancy-looking shoes or a newsboy hat. It’s also not uncommon to…
Okay, so we don’t have a Chinatown in Phoenix. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find delicious and authentic Chinese food here. You just have to know where to look. Some of the city’s best Cantonese restaurants might be hiding in plain sight, and if you’re on the hunt for…
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…
I have a new reason for looking forward to Saturday nights and it has nothing to do with drinking large amounts of wine or watching movies with my dog (although those are also very plausible Saturday night plans). It’s because a few weeks ago I found Taco Mich, a not-so-great…
It’s been almost a month since we told you the well-loved Phoenix taco spot, Tacos Atoyac, closed its doors indefinitely without giving notice or reason to its loyal following. We were far from the only ones saddened to hear the news, which makes us all the happier to be able…
I ate a lot of ramen and Chinese food this month (check out our Ultimate Ramen Battle and Best Chinese Restaurants list to read about that) but somehow still managed to get to quite of few other types of restaurants as well. Some of the best things I ate and…
Governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1397, nicknamed the “Liquor Omnibus” bill, into law on Wednesday, and though you might not realize it yet, the new law could directly impact you — particularly if you like to drink craft beer. That’s because one of the biggest changes the bill will…
If you don’t consider museum cafes to be a worthwhile dining destination, then it’s likely you’ve never eaten at Palette, the cafe at the Phoenix Art Museum. It’s one of downtown Phoenix’s better dining spots despite the fact that the menu items bare corny names that change (thought the food…
Spring is a common time for folks in the Valley to think about getting chickens to begin their own “backyard flock.” Hence, that whole “spring chicken” saying. Even an article in the New York Times recently highlighted rules of owning chickens in the city. Owning chickens is fun and rewarding…
Chandler Greek Festival Friday, May 2 This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Chandler will host the spring Taste of Greece Festival with three days of food, dance, and fun. The event will feature live entertainment on all three days and plenty of Greek food including stuffed grape leaves and the sweet,…
Despite spring being a great season for Valley restaurants with tons of out of towners coming in and giving the scene a cash boost, not all restaurants made it through the season. However, in a very springy way, there was much more growth in the restaurant scene this month than…
The Guilty Pleasure: Mountain Dew Baja Blast Where to Get It: All over the place pretty soon. Price: Varies by a number of factors. Expect the same price as regular Mountain Dew. What it Really Costs: The usual soda schtick of empty calories and liquid candy. Plus loads of caffeine…
It’s been almost exactly a year since longtime Valley chef Eddie Matney last made headlines for something besides his cooking. This time, it’s because the chef’s five-year-old Scottsdale restaurant, Eddie’s House, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in order to settle a claim with the Arizona Department of Revenue, Phoenix…
