Email Author Howard Seftel

1999 Stories by Howard Seftel

• A Simple Pan

  published December 16, 1999

  CREW, 34505 North Scottsdale Road (El Pedregal Marketplace),... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published December 16, 1999

  Message to Santa: Peace on Earth? Goodwill toward men? A Christmas bonus? The Big Guy at the North Pole never seems to deliver on my... More >>

• Small Wonders

  published December 2, 1999

  D'Atri's Cinema Paradiso, 10303 North Scottsdale Road (Windmill Plaza), Scottsdale, 480-348-0377. Hours: Lunch, Tuesday through Saturday, 11... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published December 2, 1999

  What a Waste: Everyone knows the acronym GIGO -- Garbage In, Garbage Out. Usually, it refers to the pitfalls of computer programming or,... More >>

• There's Something About Mary Elaine's

  published November 25, 1999

  Mary Elaine's, The Phoenician, 6000 East Camelback, Phoenix, 480-941-8200. Hours: Dinner, Monday through Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Friday and... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published November 25, 1999

  Grateful Thanks: This is the time of year when we count our blessings. Yes, I'm grateful for family, friends, mild Phoenix winters and the... More >>

• The Ho Chi Menu Trail

  published November 18, 1999

  Dong A, 4808 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix, 602-841-4152. Hours: Lunch, Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday through Friday,... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published November 18, 1999

  What's New: When the calendar turns to November, we know it's time to welcome three things to the Valley: brown air, winter visitors and... More >>

• Tommy's Boy

  published November 11, 1999

  Tomaso's 2000, 16640 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-2000. Hours: Lunch, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner, 5 p.m.... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published November 11, 1999

  The Reign of Spain: It not only wasn't broke, it was running in tip-top condition. But the culinary team at the Scottsdale Princess resort... More >>

• BYOB Hope

  published November 4, 1999

  Coronado Cafe, 2201 North Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602-258-5149. Hours: Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Lunch,... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published November 4, 1999

  News You Can Use: Here comes the holiday season. How can you make yours a little more memorable? • The American Heart Association... More >>

• Central Miscasting

  published October 28, 1999

  Central Bistro, 5202 North Central, Phoenix, 602-234-2768. Hours: Lunch and Dinner, Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published October 28, 1999

  Book Notes: A new restaurant guidebook should be hitting the stores any time now: 100 Best Restaurants in Arizona, 2000-2001, by... More >>

• Oeste Side Story

  published October 21, 1999

  Madera Grille, 6601 West Bethany Home, Glendale, 623-847-1847. Hours: Lunch and Dinner, Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published October 21, 1999

  Gourmet Goofs: Every October, Gourmet magazine puts out its annual restaurant issue. Readers in North America's major cities are... More >>

• Ordering à la Court

  published October 14, 1999

  Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, 10050 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-443-1300. Hours: Lunch, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published October 14, 1999

  Fish Story: On one visit, Seasons Rotisserie & Grill (see this week's More >>

• Gut Reaction

  published September 30, 1999

  Ten years is a long time. When I moved here from California a decade ago, I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. I was thrilled with... More >>

• Chicken Soup for el Sol

  published September 23, 1999

  LEO the Delicatessen, 5101 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-941-4477. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday through Sunday, 6:30... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published September 23, 1999

  Cell-ibate: Attention, restaurant owners! It's time to take a stand. Right next to the "No Smoking" sign, please put up a big picture of a... More >>

• O Soul Mio

  published September 16, 1999

  Edward's of Scottsdale, 9619 North Hayden (Mountain View Plaza), Scottsdale, 480-9223567. Hours: Dinner, Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published September 16, 1999

  Give Me a Pizza Your Heart: No one in America had thought to put exotic toppings on pizza until two decades ago, when Wolfgang Puck pushed... More >>

• Lunch Mob

  published September 9, 1999

  Cafe Express, 2525 East Camelback (Shops at the Esplanade), Phoenix, 602-522-9199. Hours: Lunch and Dinner, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published September 9, 1999

  Bay Tripper: It's easy for food lovers to leave their hearts in San Francisco. It's even easier for them to leave their wallets... More >>