Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we’re handing out Candy Hearts — stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Enjoy. Nearly 10 years ago, my wife and I had our second date at Hiro Sushi, an authentic Japanese restaurant in…
Dearest Taco: I’m sorry, but we have to break up. No, it isn’t me; it’s you. You’ve changed. You’re not the same robust, cheap, and juicy meal you used to be. You used to be as big as my hand, now you’re the length of my index finger. I thought…
Hey, how’s your day going so far? Are you talking about last night’s Oscars? (We all are!) Getting another cup of coffee? Planning where to go for lunch today? See also: – New Restaurants in the Works for Arcadia’s La Grande Orange – 2013 James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced: 4…
Since notable sweets maker Tammie Coe pulled her pastries out of La Grande Orange (LGO) last August, news of the popular grocery and pizzeria in Arcadia (which since has expanded its in-house pastry department) has been whisper-quiet. Perhaps because it has a couple of secrets under way. See also: -…
Bread is such an important part of a restaurant meal. It’s the first solid thing to hit the table, the first impression made, the first clue as to what we might expect about all that’s to follow. If it’s stale or cold or dry or just plain lousy, we’re not…
Guy Villavaso and Larry Foles, owners of Roaring Fork and founders of Eddie V’s and Wildfish restaurants, are bringing home the bacon (and several other pork-centric dishes) to Phoenix early next month in the form of their Austin-based restaurant Salty Sow. See also: – Sushi Brokers in Arcadia Now Open…
Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we’re handing out Candy Hearts — stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Today, a graphic story from Cynthia Clark Harvey. Enjoy. Follow Chow Bella on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest…
Even the most encyclopedic members of the local-food movement are likely to have some holes in their knowledge of all things food and Arizona. Enter, the Good Food Finder. Created by Natalie Morris and Jennifer Woods, the co-founders of Good Food Allies, the online directory identifies and locates local food…
Bourbon and bar bites for bridal and baby showers? (Sigh.) It’s true. See also: – CLOSED: Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar in North Scottsdale – Opening Weekend at Morning Squeeze in Old Town Old Town Whiskey, celebrity chef Jose Garces’ upscale saloon inside The Saguaro hotel in Old Town…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See Also: What to Eat with An Oscar Nominated Film: A Dinner and a Movie Recap Maya’s Farm in Phoenix Now Hosting Classes Taught by Local Farmers Arizona Matsuri Break…
Nothing beats creativity — especially if it makes a difference in our community. Since 2010, we’ve been on the hunt for emerging creatives in the Valley who are working on cool projects. Call them designers, performers, chefs, singers, dancers, painters, sculptors … We’re sticking to Big Brains. This year, we’re…
When you’ve had ramen done right, you just know. It’s a shame it’s even referred to by the same name as its Styrofoam cup counterpart. The base is always a flavorful, unique broth with an extra boost from added traditional Japanese veggies like seaweed (Japan’s bay leaf) and kamaboko. All…
See Also: AndyTalk: Pomelo, The Good Fortune Fruit AndyTalk: Dates and Easy Hors d’Oeuvre The advent of bagged and boxed salad greens brought leafy variety to the average cook. No one buys ten kinds of lettuce to make a salad, but the typical bag of baby greens offers verdant diversity…
If you’re still hustling to get all of the Best Picture nominees watched before the Oscars on February 24, don’t starve yourself doing it. We’ve been pairing up dinner and movies just so you’d be ready for Oscar season. While we didn’t hit all of the nominees, we got most…
And then there was one. The second of a onetime trio of locations, Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar in North Scottsdale has closed. See also: – Opening Weekend at Morning Squeeze in Old Town – CLOSED: Bueno Burger in Scottsdale Located on Scottsdale Road (between McDonald Road and Lincoln…
Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we’re handing out Candy Hearts — stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Enjoy. My sister approaches me with her baby on her hip, “Me and the kids have to go,” she whispers, “I…
When it comes to dining out and old buildings, there might not be a time more fortuitous in Valley history than to be a part of Mr. DeMarco’s neighborhood. See also: The Secret Is Out on New India Bazaar & Cuisine and Angels Trumpet Ale House Nails Beer, Fails on…
Growing your own vegetables and housing a coop of chickens in the backyard might qualify you as a bonafied urban farmer, but there’s some knowledge you can only get from the ladies and lads that till soil for a living. It’s their trade secrets, those down and dirty techniques that…
I’ve been writing about food related Pinterest finds for one year and have yet to report on cookies. It’s about time. And these are wonderful, particularly in this picky day and age. These cookies don’t contain flour, or nuts and barely any diary – making them the absolute perfect treat…
Gertrude’s is the new restaurant (opened in January) at the Desert Botanical Garden and in addition to offering an expansive array of carefully chosen local ingredients, killer ambiance and a distinctive wine and spirits list, the restaurant also keeps it’s own garden to complete the farm-to-table experience. It’s safe to…
We are practically in a sugar coma, just thinking about the line-up for Caramelpalooza 2013 — the biggest and best ever, if you ask us. See also: – Caramelpalooza 2012: The Winners!…
Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we’re handing out Candy Hearts — stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Enjoy. What a great kitchen. I’m browsing one of those design websites, where you can see photos taken inside a couple’s…
