Oh the onion ring, a staple side dish among burger joints and steak houses alike, but often overshadowed by its potato cousin. While you can get your fix of french fries nearly anywhere in this metropolis, the task of finding onion rings is a little more challenging, which is why…
This is part two of my interview with Chrysa Robertson, chef-owner of Rancho Pinot. If you missed part one, where Robertson talks about what it takes to be a woman chef and whether she’s a marshmallow or a hard ass, read it here. See also: Aaron May Dishes on Being…
Last night was the EPIC Fried Chicken Throw Down between Noca and FnB, held at Noca — which, it could be argued, makes for home field advantage, but never mind. No one here is suggesting fowl play. See also: Nine Favorite Spots for Fried Chicken in Metro Phoenix The hype…
Bertha’s Café is kind of a best-kept secret hidden in a strip mall off of Indian School Road on the outskirts of the Arcadia neighborhood. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays (and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays), it’s an excellent breakfast and lunch spot for…
What made me think judging tacos would be a pleasant way to while away an afternoon? This is the question I asked myself — about 12 tacos in — at the Arizona Taco Festival held at Salt River Fields this past Saturday. See also: 10 Favorite Tacos Right Now in…
It’s been a few months since Minerva Orduño Rincón branched out from her role as a line cook at FnB to create her own brand of handcrafted Mexican food products, Muñeca Mexicana. Now she’s ready to host her first pop-up, a limited-seating one-night-only event at the Scottsdale artisan venue, JAM…
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…
Trick… or treat? For the latest Chow Bella showdown, our writers whipped up a dessert reminiscent of, or incorporating, their favorite Halloween candy. Check back all week for recipes; on Friday our critic Laura Hahnefeld will pick her favorite. First up: Amy Silverman’s DIY Candy Corn There are two kinds…
Chrysa Robertson Rancho Pinot 6208 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-367-8030 www.ranchopinot.com See also: Chrysa Robertson Sells Heritage Turkeys and Talks Turkey at November 18 Cooking Class Tastemaker #11: Chrysa Robertson This is part one of my interview with Chrysa Robertson, chef-owner of Rancho Pinot. Come back Tuesday when Robertson explains…
Take note taco-lovers – the Third Annual Arizona Taco Festival is happening this weekend at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and for those of you that missed the opening day on Saturday, here’s a recap of what you missed and what to expect if you make it out on…
The annual Grand Avenue Festival — taking place all day and evening tomorrow, Saturday, October 20, celebrates all of the small businesses and local artists who call the neighborhood home. Many artists’ studios and gallery spaces located along lower Grand Avenue open their doors for curious visitors to check out…
Inviting guests to, “embark on a cross-country road trip down the main streets of America,” Proof, the comfort food restaurant coming to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, even provides the transportation (not really) by featuring a railroad track running through its dining room. See also: Wine By the Pint? Talking…
See Also: – AndyTalk: Autumn Means Apples – AndyTalk: The Trouble with Balsamic Vinegar Ounce for ounce nothing offers flavor as rich and intense as hard cheese. As cheese ages it loses water, concentrating its flavors. While aged cheeses don’t melt as well as creamier young cheeses most of them…
Welcome to Brunched, where Chow Bella samples local restaurants’ offerings for our favorite meal. Hey, you get to sleep in and eat breakfast — what’s not to like? See also: Two New Brunches Hit the Valley in October: Mastro’s Gets Its First (Bloody Mary Bar!), Lon’s Updates Theirs With Outdoor…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Ten Acres of Tacos at the Arizona Taco Festival – Food of the Arizona State Fair (Slideshow) – Eating the Arizona State Fair: Red Velvet Funnel Cake,…
What does the cocktail enthusiast with no bartending experience need to know to make an awesome craft cocktail? Lynne Rossetto Kasper — the sonorous talk show host of NPR’s The Splendid Table asked that question of four of the Valley’s top mixologists at the Hotel Palomar last weekend, and she…
It’s October, which means Oktoberfest, which means we all have a semi-legit excuse for drinking copious amounts of beer and dancing the polka (sorry, there are no excuses for wearing dirndls or lederhosen). So it seems like a good time to re-visit two of the Valley’s longest running German restaurants…
Add one more wagon to the band wagon of brunch-iness making its way through the Valley this year. Del Frisco’s Grille, the stylish American cuisine chain of Dallas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, is now serving brunch from 11 p.m. until 4 p.m. every weekend starting this Saturday and Sunday, October…
Chefs Greg LaPrad and Tony Andiario at Quiessence have put a $37 goat meat special on the menu this week, and they’re doing it for a good cause. According to their recent email newsletter, goat dairies — which are in the business of making goat cheese from a mother goat’s…
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is the downtown restaurant Phoenix has been waiting for. Opened in June and located on the second floor of the new Hotel Palomar at CityScape, the restaurant is a true urban gathering place — from its dusky lights and reclaimed wood, to its aromas of…
Commence drooling, pizza fans. Federal Pizza, the latest restaurant from restaurateur Craig DeMarco and his Upward Projects team, is set to open on Monday, October 22. See also: Tastemakers 2012 – Craig DeMarco Tastemakers 2012 – MJ Coe Located at 5210 North Central Avenue in Central Phoenix, in the historic…
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is the downtown restaurant Phoenix has been waiting for: a true urban gathering place of dusky lights and reclaimed wood, alive with the sounds of cocktail shakers and colloquy, perfumed with smoky ham, fried quail, and fresh-baked brick-oven bread. Opened in June, the restaurant’s contemporary…
