Foodists who know and love Gio Osso — the edgy executive chef at Estate House before it closed in 2010 — have been saying for years now: “Gio really ought to have his own place, something small and intimate, where he can do his own thing.” And sometimes, dreams that…
Some days, life needs a spicy kick to every mouthful. And when your nightly supper becomes something along the lines of a sandwich comprising a slice of processed cheddar wrapped around two slices of cheap turkey deli meat, eaten while foraging through the fridge for some other edible, non-beer item…
If you can’t stand the heat — get in the kitchen. On Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. in the lounge at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix, Chow Bella presents our third public reading: deep-fried tales of summer, food and heat from some of our favorite local writers. See also:…
Jeremy Pacheco Lon’s at the Hermosa 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley 602-955-7878, hermosainn.com See also: — Summer Mixology Classes with Travis Nass at the Last Drop Bar — Lon’s at the Hermosa Picks Up a New Pastry Chef; Former One Heads to T. Cook’s This is part one…
The search for a bagel that lives up to New York’s finest is universal for everyone outside The Big Apple. For those of us who eat gluten-free, it’s a lost cause. We’ve already gone through Kubler-Ross’ five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and, finally, acceptance. But we have…
This Monday, Memorial Day, May 27, folks in Gilbert will be waking up to a new bakery in town. See also: – New Breakfast Spot, Snooze AM Eatery, Coming to Central Phoenix – Scottsdale’s Pomo Pizzeria Moving to Downtown Phoenix Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, a Utah-based franchise specializing in European-style…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: Memorial Day Weekend Canal Brews Cruise Chances are you don’t have to go to work on Monday, which is always cause to celebrate — and by celebrate we…
It’s the story of a wealthy family that lost everything and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. It’s Arrested Development. And it’s back. The Netflix premiere of the long-awaited fourth season of Arrested Development is almost upon us. When all 15 episodes are…
Food festival season is in full swing in other parts of the country, but in the Valley of the Sun, it’s already too hot to crowd around outside with a thousand other people to score a bite of meat grilled over the open flame — even if it is insanely…
Roasting a whole chicken can be daunting (at least the first time), but it’s just as easy as making boneless skinless chicken breasts. A whole chicken takes longer to cook, but it’s 1) juicier, 2) tastier, 3) takes less active time, and 4) it’s cheaper. See Also: AndyTalk: Get a…
In a brief description of the only dessert on the menu at Doug Robson’s newest venture, Otro Café, food critic Laura Hahnefeld said, “It’s pretty much the best Mounds bar you’ve had in a glass.” And — despite living in Brooklyn these days — I knew from those few words…
Italian cuisine (or some form of it) has once again made its way into the space at Goldwater Boulevard and Indian School Road in Old Town Scottsdale. Perhaps the third time will be a charm. See also: – Ex-Kai Chef Michael O’Dowd Opens Renegade by Mod in Scottsdale This Friday…
Editor’s Note: Prompted by a few restaurant closings and the “ABC nonsense,” occasional Chow Bella contributor Eric Schaefer felt compelled to write about his “culinary happy place.” Enjoy. I’ve written about Don & Charlie’s before, and I’m sure to write about it again. But, in the midst of way too…
A tall, thin man with long, gray hair and a pair of saggy but expensive jeans shakes the handles of two doors of a restaurant. Behind him is a handful of onlookers. His wife, in shorts with hands on hips, leans in and reads the restaurant’s hours posted on the…
The executive chef position at T. Cook’s at the Royal Palms felt like a revolving door for a while there. Long-timer Lee Hillson left for The Phoenician last August, replaced by Todd Sicolo (formerly at the Arizona Biltmore) in October, who turned around and left himself just four months later…
As summer approaches, we can’t help hiding in the freezer aisle at the local grocer. Though you can find all of the basic popsicle choices there, you’ll have to venture elsewhere to grab some truly gourmet pops. AZ Pops gives the classic treat a classy twist, while Paletas Betty adds…
After all the drama since the Kitchen Nightmares season finale, Amy’s Baking Company had a strict no-press policy for last night’s grand re-opening event in Scottsdale. The only people who were allowed into the restaurant were guests who made reservations ahead of time. We were able to capture some video…
Is the level of service at restaurants on the decline? Restaurant critic Alan Richman seems to think so and has accused several NYC restaurants of going too far out on the casual dining limb by providing careless service. See also: – Should the Food Industry Separate the Accomplishments of Female…
Even if you’ve never heard of chef Michael O’Dowd, you’ve most certainly heard of Kai, the AAA five-diamond and Forbes Travel Guide five-star restaurant that O’Dowd, during his 10-year reign at the culinary destination, put on the map. See also: – New Breakfast Spot, Snooze AM Eatery, Coming to Central…
Editor’s Note: This post has been edited from its original version. There were plenty of spectators outside Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale on Tuesday night. Dozens of people and cars lingered in the parking lot, keeping a safe distance from the infamous restaurant and its owners, waiting for emotional fireworks…
Given that tonight is the start of her now-infamous restaurant’s “Grand Re-Opening,” not to mention the seemingly endless parade of what-the-fucks that have unfolded in the past few weeks (See: Kitchen Nightmares season finale and most epic online breakdown in history), it would appear Amy Bouzaglo of Amy’s Baking Company…
Despite recieving notice from Kitchen Nightmares producers that media interviews might be a pretty dangerous proposition, Amy and Samy Bouzaglo of the imfamous Amys Baking Company went on air with My 103.9 radio morning show host Monti Carlo on Monday. “I’m not proud of my behavior on the show and…
