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 - 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"

• 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 - AAN AltWeekly 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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2011 Stories by Amy Silverman

• Josh Hebert: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

  published Aug 25, 2011

  rIt certainly still feels like summer, but for many of us the most important part of summer (vacation) is now but a distant memory, as work and school move into high gear. Stay tuned as ... More >>

• Eric Schaefer: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

  published Aug 24, 2011

    rIt certainly still feels like summer, but for many of us the most important part of summer (vacation) is now a distant memory, as work and school move into high gear. Stay tuned... More >>

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  Seven Businesses on Our Mill Avenue Wish List

  published Aug 23, 2011

  In celebration of the opening of Betty Alatorre's gourmet Mexican popsicle shop, Paletas Betty, on Mill Avenue, our foodie friends at Chow Bella did some big dreaming.  And we totally agree;... More >>

• Anthony Redendo: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

  published Aug 23, 2011

  It certainly still feels like summer -- but for many of us, the most important part of summer (vacation) is now a distant memory, as work and school move into high gear. Stay tuned as Chow Bella bring... More >>

• Andrea White: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

  published Aug 22, 2011

  rIt certainly still feels like summer, but for most of us the most important part of summer (vacation) is now but a distant memory, as work and school move into high gear. Stay tuned as Chow Be... More >>

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  Pie Social 2011: The Celebrity Baker Line-Up So Far

  published Aug 22, 2011

  Editor's Note: We've had more bakers sign up since this post went up this morning -- and we'll tell you about that in days to come -- but one we need to tell you about now is Virginia Senior of U... More >>

• Seven Spots on Chow Bella's Mill Avenue Wish List

  published Aug 22, 2011

  rWe were delighted this week to see Paletas Betty open on Mill Avenue -- and it got us thinking. (Always dangerous.) If Betty Alatorre can bring a second location of her gourmet Mexican... More >>

• Goods from Grand Avenue

  published Aug 18, 2011

    r Hours may be limited, but some local grand dames are keeping busy this summer, making and selling wares out of Grand Avenue studios and shops -- thanks in large part to the wonders of et... More >>

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  Five Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix

  published Aug 15, 2011

  rTalk about a tough choice. There's no way to offer up the whole enchilada in one post when it comes to Valley Mexican restaurants -- but here's a start. What's your faver Tell us in the commen... More >>

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  Bakers Wanted for the Second Annual Pie Social on Roosevelt Row

  published Aug 11, 2011

  rLike a pie in the face, it hit us. It's time to start planning the Second Annual Pie Social, brought to you by Roosevelt Row and Chow Bella. We had such a good time at last year's pie tasting... More >>

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  Five Favorite Curry Dishes in Metro Phoenix

  published Aug 08, 2011

  rWe're not trying curry favor or anything, but we feel compelled to share with you a few of Chow Bella's favorite curry dishes in the Valley. Some of our choices are Thai, others Indian. All a... More >>

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  Teaching Spanish to White Kids Is All the Rage -- Even in Mexican-Bashing Arizona

  published August 4, 2011

  You'd better not dare speak a word of English in Ana Contreras' kindergarten classroom. On a warm day in late October, students line up... More >>

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  Five Phoenix Pizzas We Love

  published Jul 25, 2011

  They say New York and Chicago are the pizza towns, but here at Chow Bella, we beg to differ. It's just not fair to ask us to limit our list of favorite Phoenix pizzas to just five, so we'll be ba... More >>

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  Four Favorite Burgers in Metro Phoenix

  published Jul 18, 2011

  There must be some sort of burger vortex in this town, since three of the four spots chosen by Chow Bella contributors as serving our favorite burgers in metro PHX are located within a few blocks of o... More >>

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  Five Favorite Frozen Treats in Phoenix and Where to Get 'Em

  published Jul 11, 2011

  Does your world taste like dirtr Yeah, we know how you feel. So we at Chow Bella are here with relief -- in the form of five of our favorite frozen treats. We know the list goes on and on -- leave us ... More >>

• What Are You Doing Herer

  published Jul 04, 2011

  Hey, aren't you supposed to be off lighting something on firer Go back outside, but before you do, check out our favorite fireworks. An oldie but a goodie. Have a safe and tasty Fourth of July, ... More >>

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  Our 10 Favorite Hot Dogs in Phoenix

  published Jun 27, 2011

  rThe snap of the casing, the juicy mystery meat, the seasonings -- thankfully, the mighty hot dog makes its home not just in ball parks and backyard barbecues, but at plenty of wiener stands acro... More >>

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  Cake Pops with Kathy Cano-Murillo

  published Jun 23, 2011

  rChow Bella's launching a new feature this week -- peeking behind the scenes and getting our hands dirty in the kitchens of some of our favorite chefs, foodies and Phoenix tastemakers.  In... More >>

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  Five Favorite Breakfast Joints in Phoenix

  published Jun 21, 2011

  Mom always said breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and who are we to arguer Whether you're just waking up or never went to sleep, a big plate of something delicious is vital -- a... More >>

• Father's Day in Phoenix: Last Minute Dining Suggestions

  published Jun 17, 2011

    rWhy, hello! We thought we'd find you here. No worries. You might not have time to whip up a steak cake like the one above (hard to imagine Dad's face when he sees that) but&... More >>

• Mongolian Delight from Loving Hut

  published Jun 10, 2011

    rLast year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd li... More >>

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  Spicy Grilled Broccoli from FnB

  published Jun 01, 2011

    Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd li... More >>

• Chicken Chow Mein from Desert Jade

  published May 31, 2011

  rLast year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us t... More >>

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  Slice of Pepperoni Pizza from Mamma Mia

  published May 26, 2011

    Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd lik... More >>

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  Baynchaiv Crepes from Sekong by Night

  published May 24, 2011

  r rLast year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us... More >>