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1999 Stories by Howard Seftel

• Mr. Tea

  published February 25, 1999

  Biltmore Afternoon Tea, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 24th Street and Missouri, 955-6600. Afternoon Tea: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., seven days a... More >>

• "I Am Not a Cook!"

  published February 18, 1999

  Nixon's, 2501 East Camelback (Shops at the Esplanade), Phoenix, 852-0900. Hours: Lunch and Dinner, Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.;... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published February 18, 1999

  Art of Cooking: Some weeks back in this space, I took a few swipes at a new book, Dining Out: Secrets From America's Leading Critics, Chefs, and... More >>

• A Change of Peso

  published February 11, 1999

  What kind of south-of-the-border traveler are you? Do you get on an airplane and head to a fancy resort? Do you stay where the drinking water is... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published February 11, 1999

  Steakout: Do you think this is still a cow town? Judging by the number of new steak restaurants that are opening, you'd be right. The only other... More >>

• Fare to Remember

  published February 4, 1999

  Bistro Provence, 8900 East Pinnacle Peak (La Mirada Plaza), Scottsdale, 473-2884. Hours: Lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to close, seven days a... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published February 4, 1999

  Caveat Emptor: I've said this before, but it's worth saying again: If my e-mails, letters and telephone calls are any indication, Valentine's Day... More >>

• Farm Follows Function

  published January 21, 1999

  A James Beard award-winner, Christopher Gross has been one of this town's most accomplished and sophisticated chefs for more than a decade. His... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published January 21, 1999

  Soupy Sales: There isn't much of a soup season in the Valley of the Perpetual Sun--maybe a three-month window lasting from about Thanksgiving to... More >>

• The Mangia Event

  published January 14, 1999

  Al Dente's, 14850 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, 657-9322. Hours: Lunch and Dinner, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.;... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published January 14, 1999

  If You Knew Sushi: Every restaurant needs a gimmick, right? Well, one German restaurant has taken the Hooters concept way beyond the next... More >>

• Second Helpings

  published January 7, 1999

  Generation X Files: Are you between the ages of 25 and 36? Do you think no one cares about you? Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Some very... More >>

• Matney Idol

  published January 7, 1999

  Eddie Matney's Epicurean Trio, 2398 East Camelback, Phoenix, 957-3214. Hours: Fine-Dining Room--Dinner, Tuesday through Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m;... More >>