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. Despite what we…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
Unless you’re really into cake, chances are you haven’t heard of David Pham and Bamboo Bakery. For years, he operated quietly in a small space in a westside strip mall. Take notice: Pham now has a 10,000 square foot bakery and showroom in central Phoenix — and he’s ready to…
Nothing says “mania” more than a fleet of Valley food trucks in one area serving as many tasty snacks, bites, and treats as fast as folks can order them. And nothing says “battle” more than pork. Okay, not so much. But still, pork battle! See also: Ten Favorite Phoenix Food…
My Chocolate Bruschetta is like cinnamon toast on a hefty dose of steroids. How good is it? Sandy (AndyFood’s sous chef) is a vegetarian who aspires to veganism. This dessert trumps her vegan inclinations every time. She always has a slice.
Restaurateur Julian Wright, CEO of Fork & Dagger Restaurant Group and owner of Canteen Modern Tequila Bar and La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar in Tempe, is taking his libations show on the road, specifically to High Street at CityCenter at CityNorth, situated near the intersection of the Loop…
For those who want to eat like a king, or in this case, an emperor, an imperial legacy of dishes can be found in one, rather strange place in the Valley. A counter-service stand in the Mekong Plaza food court in Mesa: Hue Gourmet. Distinctive to the rest of the…
Got a freezer? Like, a big one? If so, you might want to stock up on bacon and other pig products pronto before the world-wide shortage on all things porcine hits your wallet. See also: – Global Bacon Shortage – S’Mores Smackdown: Frank & Albert’s vs. Beckett’s Table Bad enough…
Oddly enough, a Mesa mall food court is the only place in the Valley where one can say they’ve truly eaten the cuisine of a king — or in this case, an emperor. Here, at a small counter-service eatery, under the glow of fluorescent lights that illuminate shoppers, texting teens,…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
It’s that time of year. Everywhere I turn there’s candy. Snickers, Butterfinger, Kit Kat! I love them all. But I’ve learned that I can’t quite eat as much Halloween candy as I used to without suffering some kind of negative repercussion. Usually in the form of a muffin top. See…
Fans of the American Public Media program The Splendid Table (which airs every Sunday on KJZZ) and its host, Lynne Rossetto Kasper, won’t want to miss spending an evening — and sharing a cocktail — with the American radio journalist and food writer when she comes to the Valley. See…
Scratch one less Scottsdale restaurant off your list for sushi and Chinese food. Fusion Sushi China Bistro has shuttered. Opened in September of 2008 at Frank Lloyd Wright and Pima roads, Fusion Sushi China Bistro offered a classic selection of traditional Chinese fare (think walnut shrimp, sea bass with ginger-garlic…
As a food writer, I’m required to describe or categorize the food served at restaurants so that readers know what to expect and whether or not they want to go. Sounds easy enough, right? Especially since most of the time, chef-owners or their PR teams do the heavy lifting for…
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. We’ve all been there: hungrily taking the first bite of…
The Spot: Citizen Public House, 7111 E. Fifth Avenue, Suite E, Scottsdale, 480-398-4208, www.citizenpublichouse.com. See also: Bernie Kantak Explains What’s Good About Food Network and How Josh Hebert Inadvertently Changed His LIfe Tastemaker #16: Bernie Kantak The Hours: Happy Hour is offered 3 to 6 p.m. daily…
From now ’til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers — Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you’ll know; for others, it’ll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you’re here, check…
Like your locally owned shops boutique-sized and gathered together in one 7,200 square foot area of retail space? See also: Vintage Apparel, Sewing Supplies, Paper Goods, and a Newsstand Just Added to The Biltmore’s UNION (Coming Soon) Whoopie Baking Co. Opens Commercial Kitchen; Next Stop, Biltmore Fashion Park Then you’ll…
A one-stop spot for fitness training and healthy eating is coming to Arcadia, specifically to the northeast corner of 38th Street and Indian School: the Madison Improvement Club (featuring yoga and spin) and its S.e.e.d Cafe (“Sustainable. Edible. Entirely. Delicious.”) See also: Sutra Midtown Builds Juice Bar, Finds Old House…
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…
The Guilty Pleasure: Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Where To Get It: Trader Joe’s, several locations Valleywide Price: $1.29 for an 8 ounce tub. What It Really Costs: As much sugar as an 8 ounce serving of soda. It’s closing in on the end of September, which means the season of pumpkin-flavored…
When it comes to the local food movement, no one puts his money where our mouths are quite like Edward Farrow, the executive chef of The Café at MIM. On any given day, this cafeteria-style museum restaurant (so much prettier and just plain better than a museum cafe is ever…
