You read the headline right. Giant Coffee, Central Phoenix’s newest gourmet coffee house, doesn’t take plastic. And that’s caused a bit of a stir on Yelp and among foodies around town. Owner Matt Pool doesn’t mind. “I think using a debit card to buy a $2 or $3 cup of coffee is just…
Yesterday we chatted with Tracy Dempsey about inspirations, her food attitude, and being a woman in professional kitchens, today Tracy tells us why ice cream, and shares a recipe. You have added ice cream to your line of Tracy Dempsey Originals, why ice cream?I have always done ice cream as…
Last week, one of the dudes hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates to run around in a pierogi costume was fired for comments he made about the team on Facebook. Not being from Pennsylvania, I could’ve cared less about the ridiculous mascot and his social media woes. But the incident did have this New York…
When we heard about the 26-page Pentagon brownie recipe published recently, we couldn’t resist trying to bake them. Emphasis on trying. What better time for the next Chow Bella Showdown? We gathered the staff and got them baked — er, baking. So far, we’ve had the Pentagon brownies; “Joy of Baking”…
Hungry for some good Mexican food? Me, too. I have favorite destinations all over the city, but living and working close to downtown, I’m spoiled to have Phoenix’s Mexican Restaurant Row nearby. Stretching from roughly Washington Street to Thomas Road, there’s such an abundance of good, cheap eats to be…
I should have devoured it. I should have snatched that burger from its plastic plate and consumed its meaty soul — and it should have been beautiful. It should have been the best thing I’d eaten in five days. Because I hadn’t eaten in five days. Fry Girl was hunkered…
We recently caught up with Tracy Dempsey, pastry chef and business owner, scooping samples of Tracy Dempsey Originals ice cream at The Phoenix Urban Market and Wine Bar. We got the scoop from the scooper. Tracy Dempsey grew up traveling the world. Her geologist father did stints in Indonesia, Singapore…
When it comes to brownies I want them dark and bittersweet, which could explain that unfortunate goth phase in college. I am also of the firm opinion that beer enhances just about everything, likely also a holdover from the college daze. After trolling the Internet for recipes that combined my…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
When we heard about the 26-page Pentagon brownie recipe published recently, we couldn’t resist trying to bake them. Emphasis on trying. What better time for the next Chow Bella Showdown? We gathered the staff and got them baked — er, baking. Whose cuisine will reign supreme? Tune in all week…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
See if you can guess today’s gadget and check back next week for the answer, and to see if you’ve won a most-awesome prize. Here are a few shots at this week’s trickster, add yours to the comment box below: – Predict What You’re Having for Dinner With the Kitchen…
Stephen Chilton The owner/talent buyer for Psyko Steve Presents is promoting a show tonight at the Rhythm Room with Nobility Obliged. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Last night my roommate barbecued for the holiday. Lots of great meat. Favorite food: I always enjoy lamb when I eat anywhere…
Pentagon brownies…worth the hype? When we heard about the 26-page Pentagon brownie recipe published recently, we couldn’t resist trying to bake them. Emphasis on trying . What better time for the next Chow Bella Showdown? We gathered the staff and got them baked — er, baking. Whose cuisine will reign…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Taco Bell’s Limeade Sparklers Should Be Called “Sugarlers” Cake…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
We’re used to eating noodles dried and stuffed in a cardboard box. Forget it. Why would you eat that when you can gorge on hand-made noodles from China Magic Noodle House? Food Critic Michele Laudig on China Magic Noodle House: You’d never suspect that this modest Chinese restaurant, practically hidden…
This week, Chef Sara Siso shared with us her thoughts about the benefits of a Raw Vegan diet. Now she shares one of her easiest recipes, a twist on the traditional hummus. Listed below are just some of the health benefits provided by the ingredients in this recipe. To see…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
You have to see it to believe it. Quickly, but gracefully, the noodle maker’s hands work a piece of dough into a thick loop, stretching and slinging and spinning it around, then pulling it apart to create finer and finer threads laced between his flour-dusted fingers. He’s clad in a…
Dear Giant Hamburgers, I know it was only our first date, but I don’t think we should see each other any more. Surprised? I was. Maybe my expectations were too high. I mean, with a name like “Giant Hamburgers,” what Fry Girl wouldn’t be turned on? Sadly, our affair was…
