Ask any chef: Food- and restaurant-related TV may provide drama and entertainment (although even that is questionable), but it sure as hell isn’t based in reality. Feet ache, ceilings leak, employees call in sick, the health department shows up, grease traps overflow, food prices skyrocket, stoves catch on fire, customers…
Since first reported last January, the buzz has died down a bit surrounding restaurateur Sam Fox’s latest restaurant concept, dubbed “The Yard.” Currently under construction at a former motorcycle garage and dealership near the intersection of Seventh Street and Montebello in North Central Phoenix, the project will feature a third…
New Year’s Eve is upon us. To help guide you through the madness of the biggest party night of the year, Chow Bella has put together some handy guides of where to eat, what to drink, and how to avoid the dreaded hangover. Click through the stories to see the…
While a jumbo tub of hot buttered popcorn is one of our most frequently indulged guilty pleasures, we think a good movie deserves a little better company than junk food. Try out our movie and meal pairings for yourself or feel free to suggest one of your own favorites in…
As we enter the new year, I can’t think of anything I’d rather have (aside from great health for me and my family) than a little luck and prosperity. Luckily, manifesting these traits is easy peasy (sorry, had to do it) with the help of some black eyed peas (NOT…
Monti’s may be the oldest restaurant in Tempe, but its patio is another story. See also: An Interview with Mike Monti, Owner of Monti’s La Casa Vieja and Best Slimer 2012 – Michael Monti In late February, the oldest continuously occupied structure in the Phoenix area will be sporting a…
Danish-born Charlotte Wetche stayed in Arizona for love, but her family’s 103-year-old marzipan company remained in Denmark. Not a good thing for Wetche, who missed the flavors she remembered from home. So, in November, she obtained the rights to sell marzipan — the confection made from ground almonds and sugar…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See Also: Where to Drink and What to Eat in Phoenix on New Year’s Eve 7 More Picks for Where to Drink and Dine in Phoenix on New Year’s Eve…
It’s that special time of year, when your blood sugar has reached near-critical levels, your cholesterol numbers are well above your IQ, and you vow to really start eating healthy. No seriously, guys — this time you mean it. And while the dramatic conclusion to trek off into the abandoned…
See Also: AndyTalk: The Surprising Lesson In Olive Oil Cake Even more than hors d’oeuvre, a New Year’s party needs dessert. Ringing in the New Year with something sweet symbolizes the wish for a sweet year ahead. Besides, if you’re celebrating late into the evening a little sugar rush never…
If you’ve lived in the Phoenix area for any length of time, it’s probably happened to you. You’ve gone out with your friends for an evening of merriment, specifically the liquid kind. After frolicking, you’re famished. You want a burrito the size of your head from your local Filiberto’s. Even…
America is a melting pot of cuisines. But when it comes to Filipino food, not so much. See also: – The 10 Best Things I Ate in 2012 – 9 Best New Restaurants of 2012 in Greater Phoenix Unlike its Thai and Vietnamese neighbors, the food of the Philippines has…
There are several culinary award shows throughout the Valley each year, but the newest, according to its public relations firm, aims to be “like a James Beard award, but way more hip and uniquely [Phoenix].” See also: – OpenTable Announces 100 Best Restaurants in America: Arizona Nabs Four – Zagat’s…
America is a melting pot of cuisines. But when it comes to Filipino food, not so much. Ironic considering the history of the archipelago with more than 7,000 islands reflects such a wide diversity of people itself — Chinese, Spanish, American, even Mexican influences — each weaving its respective cuisine…
We’ve covered the battle of sweet potato fries and done the McDonald’s vs. Wendy’s taste test, and now we’re back to put two two big gun fry makers up against the ketchup — and each other. This snack/side classic is simple: potatoes, oil and salt. For this battle we made…
Hang on to your cake shakes, Portillo’s fans. In just a couple of months, the Illinois restaurant chain beloved by Chicago transplants throughout the Valley will be bringing its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, hamburgers, and sandwiches to Arizona — specifically Scottsdale. See also: Best Hot Dog 2012 – Pittsburgh…
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. Soon, 2013 will be upon us and so will a…
Say what you will about weird weather, the economy, the election, the budget battle, gun control or whatever else has put your brow in a knot and your britches in a bunch this past 12 months, but 2012 has been a fantastic year for cocktail drinkers. Here in Phoenix, we’ve…
If you’ve been reading Chef Salad here at Chow Bella for a while, you’ve probably gleaned a few tasty nuggets about your favorite chefs: what they like to eat and where, the colleagues they admire, the mentors they’ve learned from and their views on trends and celebrity. As the interviewer,…
Christmas is almost here, but luckily we still have a couple more days to get those last minute gifts and to finalize our holiday plans. If you’re looking for some guidance, Chow Bella’s got you covered. See Also: – Chow Bella’s 12 Most Popular Phoenix Food and Restaurant Stories of…
For fans of sweet treats by notable pastry chef Tammie Coe, Christmas has come a few days early. See also: – Tammie Coe Cakes Ends Relationship With La Grande Orange – Tammie Coe Makes Eyeball Cupcakes Today, Coe announced the opening of her latest store, at 5210 North Central Avenue…
After celebrating 10 years with Roaring Fork this January, chef Brian Hulihee has left his culinary home of American Western fare in Scottsdale. See also: – Atlas Bistro in Scottsdale Announces New Executive Chef – Chef Brian Hulihee Celebrates His 10th Anniversary with Roaring Fork Taking over the spot Hulihee…
