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Awards

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published December 17, 2009

  "Suicidal Tendencies"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published November 5, 2009

  "Losing Erica"

• 2010 - National Mental Health Association Media Awards, published October 8, 2009

  "Saving Alex"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published September 11, 2008

  "Mommy Dearest"

• 2009 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published October 16, 2008

  "Love the War, Neglect the Warrior"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 7, 2008

  "Postmodern McCain"

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published August 14, 2008

  "The Daily Show"

• 2007 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published November 2, 2006

  "Teenage Wasteland"

• 2006 - Missouri Lifestyle Journalism Awards, published November 25, 2004

  "Up the Down Staircase"

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2012 Stories by Amy Silverman

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  FEATURED STORY

  Caramelpalooza 2012 Chefs Announced

  published Feb 08, 2012

  Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet. That's all we can say about the line-up for Caramelpalooza 2012, the third annual caramel tasting event co-sponsored by Smeeks candy store and Chow Bella, going down Friday, March More >>

• Caramelpalooza 2012 Entry Deadline Extended!

  published Feb 01, 2012

  rGet excited. We are. That's because we've got the list of a dozen chefs already signed up to compete in Caramelpalooza 2012, which will take place Friday, March 2, at Smeeks candy shop in c More >>

• Conversation Heart-Infused Tequila

  published Jan 25, 2012

  rLast year -- in some sort of wacky, sugar-fueled, lost-our-mind moment -- we made candy conversation hearts from scratch. And they actually worked. (You can see the post and recipe here.) So More >>

• Caramelpalooza 2012: Call for Entries

  published Jan 24, 2012

  rHold onto your dental work, Phoenix. It's that time again. Caramelpalooza 2012 will take place Friday, March 2, at Smeeks candy shop in central Phoenix, from 7 p.m. til the caramel runs out. A More >>

• Snapshots of a City, and New-Found Love for a Hometown

  published January 19, 2012

  I've never been much for book clubs or New Year's resolutions. Invite me to your book club meeting and tell me we're reading Ann... More >>

• And the Winners of the Street Eats Food Truck Festival Tickets Are....

  published Jan 12, 2012

  rThe results are in! We've got two pairs of tickets for Saturday's Street Eats Food Truck Festival and we're ready to give them away.   The winners are Jessica Crouse and Heather Anderson. More >>

• Update: Pancake Porn at Perk Eatery

  published Jan 12, 2012

    rWe'll never look at IHOP the same. By the looks of it, Pancake Quest 2012, held yesterday at Perk Eatery, was a sweet success. We're chasing after info including just who was there a More >>

• Win Free Tickets to the Street Eats Food Truck Festival this Saturday!

  published Jan 11, 2012

  rBy now you've likely got your calendar marked for the first big food truck event of 2012. But do you have your tickets yetr From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this Saturday, January 14, at Salt Rive More >>

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  Chimichanga as Arizona's State Foodr Five Foods to Put Up Against the Chimi

  published Jan 09, 2012

    rAs if living here weren't embarrassing enough, it seems Macayo's has started an advertising campaign a petition drive to make the chimichanga Arizona's official state food. Re More >>

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  New Year's 2011 in Metro Phoenix: One-Stop Guide to Where to Dine, What to Drink and Year-End Musings

  published Dec 30, 2011

  Looks like we made it. 2012 is just about here.If you're a last-minute planner, you're in luck. Here's Shannon Armour's guide to New Year's Eve dining (we're sure there are still reservations availabl More >>

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  Laura Hahnefeld's Year in Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

  published Dec 30, 2011

  In addition to food trucks making the scene in a big way in 2011 (see the article here), the year in food for the Valley was chock-full of other newsworthy goodies as well -- even chef Payton Curry ma More >>

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  Five Awkward Moments in the Phoenix Food Scene, 2011

  published Dec 29, 2011

    rWell, folks, 2011 has come and (just about) gone and we're left to chew the fat. It was a year filled with great new restaurants and some fun moments -- and some awkward ones, too. Le More >>

• Laurie Notaro's Chicken Pot Pie, Pot-Infused Vodka and 8 More Favorite Recipes of 2011

  published Dec 28, 2011

  rBoy, are we full. 2011 was a year of great new restaurants, delicious morsels -- and many new recipes to try. Here are a few of the favorites Chow Bella shared with you thi More >>

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  The 5 Saddest Restaurant/Bakery Closings in Metro Phoenix in 2011

  published Dec 28, 2011

    rConsidering the bad economy continues to top the headlines, the restaurant industry in Phoenix fared pretty darn well in 2011. Some restaurant closings -- like the notoriously icky Ed More >>

• Joe Arpaio in Bacon, Rainbow Pancakes, Oreo Cameos: Six Ways People Played with Their Food in 2011

  published Dec 26, 2011

  Along with her fine food writing skills, Phoenix New Times cafe critic Laura Hahnefeld has a knack for finding the oddest -- and most entertaining -- stories. From gruesome bread to sugary meat treats More >>

• Sweet (Christmas) Dreams from Chow Bella

  published Dec 24, 2011

  We may have shown you this one before -- it's a favorite around here -- but it bears re-watching, particularly if you're stealing a few well-deserved moments to yourself this holiday. Sweet drea More >>

• Chow Bella's One-Stop Holiday Guide: Eat, Drink, Cook, Shop

  published Dec 23, 2011

  It's the home stretch, folks! Tonight marks the mid-point of Hanukkah and, of course, tomorrow night the stockings get stuffed and so do you -- if you aren't already. We've had fun, this holiday More >>

• Amy S.'s The Holidays Really Take Their Toll (House) Cookies

  published Dec 23, 2011

  rOur latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. Today: our final entry, Amy Silverman's "The Holidays Really Take Their Toll (House) Cookies."   Let's face it: You More >>

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  8 Foods to Fry Up for Hanukkah

  published Dec 21, 2011

  rThe first night of Hanukkah is history, meaning that by now you've probably fried up your fair share of latkes -- or, if you're like me, narrowly avoided a fist fight at Trader Joe's yesterday More >>

• Tucson's Cafe 54 Serves the Seriously Mentally Ill by Allowing Them to Serve

  published Dec 15, 2011

  2011, as you might recall, started off with a horrific bang. A man with a gun took aim at U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at a Safeway just outside of Tucson, and -- well, you know the rest.& More >>

• New Times' Best of App Gets Rave Reviews from iTunes, wired.com

  published Dec 14, 2011

  Aw, shucks. Here at New Times and Village Voice Media, we're more accustomed to telling you all about the best places to eat, drink and otherwise enjoy life in Phoenix (traditionally in our More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Design a Chicken Coop, Help Orphans in Uganda

  published Dec 09, 2011

  r rAll over town, folks are doing the chicken dance. Last weekend's Tour de Coops proved that -- check out our slideshow if you missed it. Now you have a chance to show off your design More >>

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  Scene Over Cuisine: Six Valley Restaurants that Aren't All That

  published Dec 05, 2011

  rFor her latest review in the current edition of New Times, our restaurant critic Laura Hahnefeld headed to Scottsdale to check out the sushi -- and the scene -- at Pearl, a place better kno More >>

• Bonfire Grill Four-Course Beer Dinner on Tuesday Nightr Yes, Please.

  published Dec 02, 2011

  We must admit it. Chow Bella has quite a crush on Bonfire Grill. Every one of us who's paid a visit can't wait to return -- and now there's no reason to wait, with a pretty incredible sounding be More >>

• Chimi Chews: The RecordSetter Book of World Records Authors at Changing Hands Tonight to Set Record for "Most Readers to Share One Chimichanga in a Book Store"

  published Dec 01, 2011

  rTonight at 7 at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, the RecordSetters will attempt a new record: Most readers to share one chimichanga in a book store. It's all part of the schtick associ More >>