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? And who better to begin with than writer and dietitian Sharon Salomon?…
Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey of Upward Projects (the restaurateurs behind all three Postinos as well as Windsor, Churn, and Federal Pizza) are hanging pictures and putting the final touches on Joyride Taco House, which opens for lunch and dinner in Gilbert on Tuesday, June 4. See also: — 11…
Say it ain’t so, Pro’s. See also: – Ranch Market in Phoenix: What We Bought, What We Skipped, and What We’re Still Lusting Over – A Visual Tour Through Pro’s Ranch Market Pro’s Ranch Markets, the super-awesome California-based supermercado of Latin foodstuffs with 11 stores in Arizona, Texas, and Mexico…
It wasn’t a great month for restauranteurs in Phoenix, with the closing of a favorite Italian joint and a wine bar that’s been around for years. On the upside, we’re getting a whole bunch of Togo’s — again. See also: April Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix March Restaurant…
The horror of — and fascination with — the Amy and Samy Show may have been seeing people’s obvious dysfunction laid bare. That’s why we love reality TV. It lets us feel superior. And boy did we ever, watching that train wreck. Here were two people who seemed to love…
Attention lovers of spherical, part cookie part cupcake, sweet treats: the whoopies have left the building. See also: – 12 AZ Chefs Create Limited Edition Flavors for The Gelato Spot – New Breakfast Spot, Snooze AM Eatery, Coming to Central Phoenix Whoopie Baking Company, the shop from Jennifer Brya and…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: Beaver Choice Swedish Restaurant Reopens in New Mesa Digs Today Festival of Lights Wine & Beer Tasting Festival Though we’ve made it through the heart of the festival…
Editor’s Note: When we asked our summer interns to tell us what they wanted to cover this summer for Chow Bella, David Holden didn’t hesitate. “I really like burgers,” he said. Okay, David. Game on. All summer long, Holden will sample burgers from around the Valley in search of the…
When a recipe calls for OJ fresh-squeezed is the way to go. It’s always worth the effort to take a few minutes and cut away the peel and membrane so that you end up with only the tender flesh – called Supremes.
And then there was one. Joey’s of Chicago, the quick service restaurant of Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, and burgers, has shuttered its Glendale location at 6738 West Bell Road. See also: – CLOSED: Sam Fox’s Modern Steak in Scottsdale – CLOSED: Davanti Enoteca in North Scottsdale Once a three-store…
For those who prefer their carb and protein loads delivered via a plastic foam container, there may not be a more perfect meal than the Hawaiian plate lunch. See also: – Chasing Amy: Overcooked Reality and the Decline of Western Civility – The Original ChopShop in Scottsdale Caters to the…
The Guilty Pleasures: Two new fast food breakfast sandwiches. Where to Get Them: McDonald’s and Carl’s Jr., locations Valleywide Price: Less than $2.50 each. What It Really Costs: It depends where you go. Ever since McDonald’s introduced the Egg McMuffin in 1972, the fast-food breakfast has become big business. McDonald’s…
For those who prefer their carb and protein loads delivered via a plastic foam container, there may not be a more perfect meal than the Hawaiian plate lunch. Featuring a steaming mass of rice, a scoop of mayonnaise-heavy macaroni salad, and mountains of meat piled into a white Styrofoam takeout…
It’s an interesting phenomenon when you tell people you are a gluten-free eater. Most of them think it’s a choice, and that you’re a “healthy” eater, focused on nutrition. They picture greens, nuts and berries. Well … not necessarily. See also: – Chompie’s Gluten-Free Bagels and Memories of Fifth Avenue…
Around Mill Avenue, one good thing seems to deserve another. El Pollo Supremo has been serving up charcoal-grilled chicken just west of Mill for years. Not too long ago, a new joint, Bad Mother Cluckers, opened up shop just barely east of Mill, and also features charcoal-grilled chicken. Clearly, a…
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…
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. The right sandwich can make for a tasty quick lunch, no-cook dinner, or laid-back meal…
There’s no better way to cool off in the uber-hot Arizona climate than by eating an ice cold treat like gelato. This summer there’s even more to love about frozen confections because 12 local chefs have created exclusive flavors for The Gelato Spot. Starting Monday, all five locations will begin…
Looks like longtime Valley chef Eddie Matney may be in more hot water than anything he’ll cook up at his five-year-old restaurant, Eddie’s House, in Scottsdale. See also: – Gio Osso Will Open Virtù Honest Craft in Scottsdale June 7, with Grand Opening June 13 – Jeremy Pacheco of Lon’s…
This is part two of my interview with Jeremy Pacheco, executive chef of Lon’s and the Hermosa Inn. If you missed part one, where Pacheco dished about Nobuo, craft beer and Pig & Pickle, read it here. See also: — Royal Palms Closes T. Cook’s for Summer to Renovate, Operates…
When it comes to making a great sandwich, served on fresh bread and piled high with ingredients, the United States (famous for its subs, muffaletas and Philly cheese steaks) has got absolutely nothing on Mexico. Mexican tortas — sometimes made on a bolillo (a torpedo-shaped variation on the crusty French…
Just shy of two weeks following the opening of Little Cleo’s, his new fish house and oyster bar at The Yard in north Central Phoenix, restaurateur Sam Fox has shuttered Modern Steak, his contemporary steakhouse in the Scottsdale Fashion Square. See also: – CLOSED: Davanti Enoteca in North Scottsdale -…
