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Aaron Chamberlin

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Chow Bella's Top Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

    Every week, there's a cornucopia of new Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all fit in your mouth ... or in thi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Aaron Chamberlin Will Open Farm-Focused Cafe in Urban Grocery Space

    When news broke last week that Urban Grocery and Wine Bar was closing, it didn't take long for the rumor to start circulating that an undisclosed chef had expressed interest in the space. Turns out, the rumor was true. Aaron Chamberlin, chef-owner of St. Francis, confirms for Chow Bella that he ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    Lee del Real's Perfect Food Day

    Lee del Real grew up in Arcadia near Camelback Mountain. This probably explains her deep love of hiking and "all sorts of outdoor things" -- canoeing, camping, skiing and "just exploring this beautiful state." She's also a forager and has picked wild raspberries on the Mogollian Rim. She's a r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    In the Kitchen with Aaron Chamberlin, Chef/Owner of St. Francis

    Aaron Chamberlin chef/owner of St. Francis and his girlfriend Lee del Real have only been in their petite, 1950's bungalow in the Coronado historic neighborhood for about four months -- though you wouldn't know it. It feels like they've been there for years. The house has a charming red brick ext ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2012

    Urban Farm Nursery and Home Ec Department Part of Major Redevelopment at Former Citrus Nursery in North Central Phoenix

    There's new life -- literally -- at an old citrus nursery on 12th Street just north of Glendale Ave. in North Central Phoenix. It's the brand new Urban Farm Nursery (the first all edible nursery in Phoenix) and its education component, The Home Ec Department. In the somewhat near future, the spot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2012

    Stuffed! Saturday at Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic 2012

    This is what spring in Arizona is all about, people. Fresh air, sun, smiling happy guests and some rockin' Arizona food at the Devoured Phx Culinary Classic. Here's how it went down on Saturday with our favorite booths and people.

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Chrysa Robertson at Downtown PHX Market Tomorrow for Summer Chef Series, and a Peek at Aaron Chamberlin's Session from Last Saturday

    Jennifer Woods​ The Summer Chef Series -- Saturday afternoons through the beginning of September at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- has to be the best way to escape the heat, meet fellow food folks, learn something new in the kitchen, get fed, sip a variety of local wines, and lose ourselves ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    St. Francis: Happy Hour Report Card

    Nicole Smith Cool as a Cucumber Cooler​The Spot: St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 200-8111www.stfrancisaz.comThe Hours: 3- 6 p.m., daily.The Details: When it comes to Phoenix dining destinations, St. Francis has always been a top contender, specializing in urban/ rustic sty ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2011

    Friday at Devoured: Palette to Palate

    Roasted Corn Cocktail and Shrimp Ceviche from the Barrio Cafe​To kick off this year's Devoured PHX Culinary Classic the Phoenix Art Musuem hosted Palette to Palate, a pairing of chefs, artists, and spirits, in the great hall of the museum for a crowd willing to spring for the $45 (plus fees) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    St. Francis Unveils New Mural By Hector Ruiz and DOSE

    ​First, chef-owner Aaron Chamberlin opened St. Francis with a sleek, minimalist look. Now he's welcomed two local artists to fill up an entire wall of the restaurant with their edgy work. Artists Hector Ruiz and DOSE Usually, you'd see Hector Ruiz's paintings in such places as The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis: Chef Talk, Part Two

    Chef Aaron Chamberlin, courtesy of St. Francis​Yesterday we heard from Chef Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis. Today the conversation continues. Though Chef Chamberlin worked for nine years with French chefs in the U.S., he decided that St. Francis wouldn't be pigeonholed.  Rather, he wanted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis: Chef Talk

    Chef Aaron Chamberlin​Aaron Chamberlin's central Phoenix restaurant St. Francis may only be seven months old, but he's not new to the restaurant business. Coming from three generations of a food industry family made an impact on the chef. You can see it from his grandparents' tasting spoons embedd ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Brunch at St. Francis, Urban Farm Tours, and Patio Parties in Today's Eater's Digest

    An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ Still short on plans for Sunday Easter brunch? You're in luck, St. Francis is hosting Easter Brunch and last we heard, they still had reservations available. From 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Enjoy "Wood Fire" cuisine from ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 4, 2010

    QuickPHX: Food

    An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ Still short on plans for Sunday Easter brunch? You're in luck, St. Francis is hosting Easter Brunch and last we heard, they still had reservations available. From 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Enjoy "Wood Fire" cuisine from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    What Do You Think of the James Beard Nominees?

    Today's news of the James Beard Awards semifinalists had barely been out an hour before readers and friends started messaging me by Twitter, text, and email. What did I think of the Arizona nominees, and how was that list created, anyway?A committee from the James Beard Foundation selects the semifi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    St. Francis, Crudo Cafe Expand Service

    ​Do you ever get a midday craving for a restaurant that's only open evenings? Or a nighttime urge to eat at a favorite lunch spot? Two new-ish local restaurants have just expanded their hours. For the past four months, chef-owner Aaron Chamberlin has been sticking to dinner-only service at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Food Wine Hits Up St. Francis

    Local newcomer St. Francis just got some sweet national coverage in Food Wine's blog. It's always great for the local restaurant scene when a Valley restaurant gets these kinds of props, and I'm definitely happy to see chef Aaron Chamberlin get the attention for his labor of love. But I' ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 22, 2009

    Is Chef Aaron Chamberlin’s St. Francis Holding Back?

    Local newcomer St. Francis just got some sweet national coverage in Food Wine's blog. It's always great for the local restaurant scene when a Valley restaurant gets these kinds of props, and I'm definitely happy to see chef Aaron Chamberlin get the attention for his labor of love. But I' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    Lots of New Local Eateries in the Works

    AZCentral's list of 20 new restaurants scheduled to open by the end of the year has suddenly been changed to 15 since the story was posted yesterday. Not hard to figure out which five are now missing -- it's the restaurants on Jackson that Bernie Kantak is planning. Should we rea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2008

    St. Francis Place restaurant coming to Camelback Road

    AZCentral's list of 20 new restaurants scheduled to open by the end of the year has suddenly been changed to 15 since the story was posted yesterday. Not hard to figure out which five are now missing -- it's the restaurants on Jackson that Bernie Kantak is planning. Should we rea ... More >>

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