Taco Bell’s New Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos: Third Time’s a Charm

The Guilty Pleasure: Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos. Where To Get It: Taco Bell, locations nationwide. The Price: $1.39 for regular, $1.69 for supreme. What It Really Costs: Orange fingers. By now, even the most casual observer of fast food trends has witnessed the rampant popularity of Doritos Locos Tacos at…

New Barbecue Food Truck Rolls Into the Valley

The aromas of the Valley’s barbecue scene just got one food truck stronger. Joining other ‘cue-centric mobile kitchens like AZ Barbecue, Tom’s BBQ Pig Rig, and Q Up BBQ, One-Eighty Q, the newest barbecue food truck, hit the streets in late July. Here’s what barbecue hounds can expect…

5 Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

The weekend is coming up fast and we don’t want you caught on the couch. Prior planning is key, so here are a few dining and drinking events to look forward to around the Valley. Beat the Heat Winter Fest Friday, August 23 It’s almost cruel to be talking about…

Bertha’s Cafe: Homespun Desserts and Much More

If you are passing through the doors of Bertha’s Cafe for the very first time, you probably have come for Beth Goldwater’s cheesecake. A poorly kept secret among Valley dessert hounds — those who can tick off their favorite spots for bread pudding without so much as a pause for…

Kick Ass Kakes Opens New Shop at Biltmore Fashion Park’s Union

Kick Ass Kakes, the cake-centric shop in Central Phoenix owned by artist-chef Jay Murphy — who made CNN news in January for his lifesize Lady Gaga cake — is expanding its sweet offerings. In early August, Murphy, a graduate of Parsons School of Design and Scottsdale Culinary Institute, opened The…

Schaefer Demands Equal Dining Rights for Cats

In 2004, failed presidential candidate John Edwards famously made a speech about “two Americas,” a reference to the socio-economic divide that plagues our country. But this is not a column about politics; it is a column about food. So you’re probably asking yourself, “What the hell is Eric talking about…

Stone Bread Pizza Hits the Valley Food Truck Scene

A new and decidedly unique pizza has hit the Valley’s thriving food truck arena — and this one comes stoned. Saffron Jak Original Stone Bread Pizza, billed by owners Jayson and Jaymes Khademi as “the only stone bread pizza in Phoenix,” features a rotating menu of globally inspired, stone-cooked pies…

10 Crazy Ice Creams Made by Small-Batch U.S. Artisans

Only five years ago, now-commonplace ice cream flavors like sweet corn or craft beer would have caught anyone off guard. But with the introduction of bacon to the dessert course a few years ago, the line separating sweet and savory was forever demolished. These 10 ice creameries craft artisanal versions…

Pavle Milic’s 5 Best Restaurants for Kids in Metro Phoenix

The countdown to Best of Phoenix is on. Mark your calendar: This year’s issue will be on newsstands September 26. What better way to warm up than by asking some local “experts” to list their own personal bests? This week FnB co-owner Pavle Milic shares his five favorite spots to…

CLOSED: The Phoenix Cheesesteak Co. in Central Phoenix

Another restaurant has bitten the dust at 2605 North Seventh Street in Central Phoenix (northeast corner of Seventh Street and Virginia). The most recent victim? The Phoenix Cheesesteak Co., the former food truck started in 2009 by owner Ron Blom and his family. Known for its made-to-order original and specialty…

Gyro Battles: Niro’s Gyros vs. George’s Famous Gyros

Gyros may not be the most beautiful, photogenic food, but nothing sends more happiness to our hearts and grumbles to our bellies than a moist, slightly crisp pile of meat on a warm pita that has been slathered with tzatziki. Both gyro places featured today boasted stints in Chicago, before…