Meat lovers looking for the next new bone-in steak or juicy burger in the southeast Valley should point their respective canines in the direction of Chandler — more specifically, Chop Chandler. The new steakhouse and grill is planned to open at 2625 West Queen Creek Road (Dobson and Queen Creek)…
On October 28, Mesa residents in search of Peruvian fare will have to go elsewhere for dishes like Papa a la Huancaina, Chupe de Camarones, and Ceviche Mixto. Contigo Peru is closing its doors. Opened three years ago on the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Alma School Roads, the family-owned…
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From the outside, Blondie’s Sports Bar in Tempe looks as though it’s open for business. The lights are all on, the illuminated beer signs on the walls are still glowing, and the Internet jukebox is still hawking three songs for a dollar. Too bad the Mill Avenue jock joint hasn’t…
Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. Gentle laughter, clinking glasses, soft music — restaurants should be…
After four years as executive chef at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Frank Belosic is coming back to The Phoenician. But this time, as its new executive chef. See also: Lee Hillson Leaves T. Cook’s for The Phoenician Prior to the Sheraton, Belosic was the chef de cuisine at Mary Elaine’s,…
The Spot: House of Tricks 114 E. 7th Street, Tempe, 480-968-1114 www.houseoftricks.com See also: — Tastemaker #57: Robin Trick — Cartwright’s: Happy Hour Report Card — Timo: Happy Hour Report Card Hours: Happy Hour is offered from 4 to 6 p.m. every day…
The city of Cave Creek may be celebrating its annual food festival this Wednesday and Thursday, but unfortunately there’s one place that won’t be joining in on the fun. Cave Creek Coffee Company, also known as C4, has shuttered. Started in 1998 and currently owned by Todd and Rose Newman,…
Milkshakes, candy by the pound, bowling shirts? Be still our beating retro heart — Bertie’s has come to Arcadia. Located at 4041 East Thomas Road (40th Street and Thomas), Bertie’s opened Monday (with cake pops in hand, natch) offering a sweet treat or two to go along with the vintage…
If you think Kelvin (Kelly) and Kathy Moss have a lot of kids (Anneke 19, Shelby 15, Sheridan 13, Regan 10, Katie 7, Jackson, 5 and Jensen, 7 months) wait til you hear how many cows they have. Their Mountain Shadow Dairy in Litchfield Park is home to 1200 Jersey…
Want to have a little fun Cave Creek-style? Head to the town’s annual festival –2012 Taste of Cave Creek — held this coming Wednesday and Thursday nights (October 17 and 18) from 5 to 10 p.m. at Stagecoach Village (7100 E. Cave Creek Road). See also: — Chef Kevin Binkley…
We’ve spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we’re finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoenix. Need a jolt…
With a generic name and an all-American menu that at first glance doesn’t look like anything special, Phoenix City Grille might not seem like much. That is, until you actually go there and dine. The interior is plush and comforting, although also fairly generic, with the only unique personality shining…
Two casualties to report on Camelback Road in the form of restaurant shutterings. The first, at 1575 East Camelback Road at the southwest corner of 16th Street and Camelback Road in Central Phoenix, was once the home of Fuji Buffet. In April, the space was split into two restaurants: Mediterranean…
Lynne Rossetto Kasper — longtime host of NPR’s James Beard Award-winning The Splendid Table — was in town over the weekend to help KJZZ with its pledge drive. When I mentioned to four different friends that I was interviewing her, I got the same excited (and clearly envious) response every…
It’s time again for the high holy days of Guilty Pleasures: the Arizona State Fair. Everywhere you look, there’s some random foodstuff getting dipped in batter and deep-fried. This year, it seems like the food vendors held back a little bit. Gone were the chocolate-dipped scorpions and mealworm sandwiches that…
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…
Unfortunately, ice cream can’t run for president. But, from now until November 6, you can cast your vote by eating a scoop at Superstition Farm’s ice cream shop. Head to Udder Delights to select one of two political flavors: Ba-Rocky Road or Mint Romney. See also: – The Sweetness Ice…
If you’ve wandered the grounds of The Farm at South Mountain, you’ve probably spotted owner A.Wayne Smith scooting around on his mini tractor. As a landscape architect, he’s stayed very involved in the property he bought in 1983 and slowly transformed into a soothing pastoral retreat for frazzled urban dwellers…
After a long summer hiatus, word has it that The Maine Lobster Lady is heading back to the shores of Tempe Town Lake. Grab your forks and mark your calendars, folks, it’s just about time to dig in. See also: – Hawaiian-Style Eats Coming Soon to a Food Truck Court…
From Grayhawk Golf Club, the public golf course that, in February, launched its very own food truck, comes a decidedly different and non-mobile place to dine: Isabella’s Kitchen. Located in North Scottsdale, across the street from the main entrance of the club, the new Italian-American restaurant, which opened yesterday, will…
If your Thanksgiving turkey was a turkey last year, stop blaming your cooking skills and consider the source: you’re probably buying a commercial bird, bred for rapid growth and big breasts (insert juvenile, mammary-related joke here), not taste or texture. See also: Thanksgiving Classics We Hate Tastemaker #11: Chrysa Robertson…
