Email Author Amy Silverman

Awards

• 2012 - National Council on Crime and Delinquency/Prevention for a Safer Society Award, published January 20, 2011

  "Unbalanced"

• 2012 - Maggies: The Magazine Awards of Western Publishing

  "Shadow Dwellers"

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

  "Losing Erica"

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

  "Saving Alex"

• 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"

• 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"

• 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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2011 Stories by Amy Silverman

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  FEATURED STORY

  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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  Cafe 54 in Tucson Is the Real Face of Mental Illness in Arizona, Not Jared Loughner

  published December 15, 2011

  A big man has a small cut on his finger. The boss is concerned. Work on a prep line in a restaurant and sooner or later, you're... More >>

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  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 >>

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  Tamales 101: 10 Tips from a First-Time Holiday Tamale Maker

  published Nov 30, 2011

  rFor some, the Holy Grail of Holiday Cooking is the croquembouche. For others, it's the perfect latke or maybe the whole turkey-and-fixin's line-up. But tamales have always topped my holiday ... More >>

• 9 Etsy Gifts for the Sweets Lover

  published Nov 29, 2011

  rWe could hardly call the reporting process for this post a journalistic endeavor -- etsy.com is one of our favorite shopping spots. So no need to thank us for this gathering of holiday gift idea... More >>

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  Favorite Sunday Brunch Spots in Metro Phoenix

  published Nov 28, 2011

  Just coming out of that Thanksgiving food coma and looking ahead to your next festive mealr Sunday brunch sounds kinda nice. Now you just have to make it through the week. Here are some of our favorit... More >>

• Pig Out Monday Night at The Mission with the Latest Tender Belly Dinner

  published Nov 25, 2011

  The latest "Roaming Pork Party" is taking it south of the border with a stop at The Mission in Scottsdale for Chef Matt Carter's signature modern Latin cuisine. Monday, November 28, you can pig out ... More >>

• A Thanksgiving Treat from Chow Bella

  published Nov 24, 2011

  Well, hello there! We didn't expect to see you today. But we're glad to have the chance to wish you a happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Chow Bella -- and to share a l... More >>

• Lemon Chess Pie from Pie Social

  published Nov 18, 2011

  If you're anything like us, you went on a protein binge to get all the sugar out of your system after last Saturday's Pie Social -- and are now emerging ready to bake for Thanksgiving. You are in luc... More >>

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  Six Favorite Bread Puddings in Metro Phoenix

  published Nov 16, 2011

    r What's the deal with all the bread puddingr Suddenly it's popping up on menus all over town. Hey, we're not complaining. In fact, our Chow Bella contributors went on a que... More >>

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  Pie Social 2011 Winners Announced

  published Nov 14, 2011

  rDon't know about you, but we're still on a sugar high after the second annual Chow Bella/Roosevelt Row Pie Social. And with good cause. Hundreds of pies were consumed Saturday aftern... More >>