Aaron Chamberlin

Top Five Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of 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. So, here's a recap of some of the top stories from the week that you may have missed. Aaron Chamberlin's ... More >>

Ehren Litzenberger of BLD in Chandler on Mario Batali and Why It's Hard to Be a Three-Squares Chef

This is part two of my interview with Ehren Litzenberger, executive chef at BLD in Chandler. If you missed part one, where Litzenberger dished about simplicity, chocolate-covered grasshoppers and his beef with "foodies," read it here. See also: -- 11 Great Cooking Supply Stores in Metro Phoenix -- ... More >>

Aaron Chamberlin's Phoenix Public Market Cafe Opens Wednesday

It's been almost exactly a year since Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery closed its doors, leaving downtown devotees feeling bereft without a locally focused brick-and-mortar market and a convenient, affordable go-to for a nosh and a glass of wine. See also: -- Downtown Phoenix Public Market Urba ... More >>

Want to Work at St. Francis or Aaron Chamberlin's New Restaurant? Job Fair at the Phoenix Public Market This Saturday, April 13

We've been staring at the empty windows of the former Phoenix Public Market for quite a while now and the pain is only that much more acute since we're also impatiently waiting for Aaron Chamberlin to open his next restaurant in the space. He announced his plans to take over the downtown Phoenix bui ... More >>

Bodega 420 in Phoenix: What We Bought, What We Skipped, and What We're Still Lusting Over

The Spot: Bodega 420, Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. See Also: - Biltmore Union Farmers Market: What We Skipped and What We're Still Lusting Over - Jobot Owner Helps to Open New Market on Roosevelt: Think Fresh Veggies, Bulk Grains, Mexican Candy, and Hula Hoops - Aaron Chamberlin's Phoenix ... More >>

Jared Porter of The Parlor on Cooking with Chemicals and Eating "The People's Food"

Jared Porter The Parlor 1916 East Camelback Road 602-248-2480 www.theparlor.us See also: The Parlor Offers Nose-to-Tail Dinners Wednesday Through Saturday Starting February 6 Gallo Blanco's Doug Robson Opens New Mexican Restaurant in Phoenix This is part one of my interview with Jared Porter, exe ... More >>

Aaron Chamberlin's Phoenix Public Market Café to Open Late Spring

It's been nearly 10 months since the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar at Phoenix Public Market permanently closed its doors, and although St. Francis chef-owner Aaron Chamberlin acquired the building within a matter of days, he's had to do a bit of wrangling/finessing since then with Community Food Connec ... More >>

8 Favorite Fresh-Baked Bread Experiences at Metro Phoenix Restaurants

Bread is such an important part of a restaurant meal. It's the first solid thing to hit the table, the first impression made, the first clue as to what we might expect about all that's to follow. If it's stale or cold or dry or just plain lousy, we're not only disappointed but worried. Bad bread nev ... More >>

Charleen Badman: On Lori Hashimoto, Chris Bianco's Mom, and the Kitchen Phrase That Gets Under Her Skin

Charleen Badman FnB 7125 East Fifth Avenue, Suite 31, Scottsdale 480-284-4777, www.fnbrestaurant.com See also: -- Charleen Badman and Pavle Milic to Open FnB on Craftsman Court on Tuesday -- FnB's Charleen Badman Tells Food & Wine Her Favorite Places to Eat, Shop and Sleep in the Valley -- 15 Met ... More >>

12 National Food Trends We'll See in Phoenix in 2013

Everybody likes to say that Phoenix is years behind "real" food and drink towns, and for an embarrassingly long time, that was absolutely true. Lately? Not so much. I've read a slew of end-of-the-year predictions about what we Americans will be eating and drinking next year, and in many cases, we've ... More >>

Chef Salad Highlights Part II: The Smart, Funny and Sometimes Provocative Comments Our Local Chefs Made in 2012

Ask any chef: Food- and restaurant-related TV may provide drama and entertainment (although even that is questionable), but it sure as hell isn't based in reality. Feet ache, ceilings leak, employees call in sick, the health department shows up, grease traps overflow, food prices skyrocket, stoves c ... More >>

M.J. Coe Dishes on the Weirdest Thing He Couldn't Eat and the Death of Cupcake Wars

M.J. Coe Tammie Coe Cakes and MJ Bread 610 E. Roosevelt St., No. 145 Phoenix, 85004 Federal Pizza 5210 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 See Also: Aaron Chamberlin Dishes on (Not) Being a Celebrity Chef and the Hype Around St. Francis When It Opened Steven "Chops" Smith Dishes on the Weirdest Th ... More >>

Aaron Chamberlin Dishes on Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges and What He Learned at LGO

This is part two of my interview with Aaron Chamberlin, chef owner of St. Francis. If you missed part one, where Chamberlin dishes about why he's not a celebrity chef and the over-hyped opening of St. Francis, read it here. See also: - St. Francis: Happy Hour Report Card Favorite thing to eat gro ... More >>

Aaron Chamberlin Dishes on (Not) Being a Celebrity Chef and the Hype Around St. Francis When It Opened

Aaron Chamberlin St. Francis 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-200-8111 www.stfrancisaz.com See also: -- Update: Aaron Chamberlin Hopes to Open Cafe in Former Urban Grocery Space By Early Next Year This is part one of my interview with Aaron Chamberlin, chef-owner of St. Francis Restaurant. Come ... More >>

Food Day 2012 is Today: Why You Should Care and What's Happening in Metro Phoenix

Hooray for food! Yes, we love food. We talk about it all day every day here on Chow Bella, but what exactly is Food Day? In short, Food Day is about supporting clean, fair food through community-driven events and reenergizing the conversation on the same day, every year. The Center for Science in ... More >>

Top Five Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of 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 this ca ... More >>

Update: Aaron Chamberlin Hopes To Open Cafe in Former Urban Grocery Space By Early Next Year

It's hard not to miss the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar when we stare into the empty windows and lifeless building on Saturday morning runs to the Public Market. And after the flurry of news that followed the closing last spring, including our report that St. Francis chef/owner Aaron Chamberlin was loo ... More >>

St. Francis: Happy Hour Report Card

See also: Richardson's: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Local Bistro: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-200-8111, www.stfrancisaz.com. The Hours: Happy Hour is offered from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The Interior: Wendell Burnette Architects trans ... More >>

Royal at the Market Closes Doors Today, Future Uncertain

See also: Aaron Chamberlin Will Open Farm-Focused Cafe in Urban Grocery Space See also:Downtown Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery and Wine Bar to Close May 12; Wednesday/Saturday Market and Food Truck Friday Will Continue After three and a half years of service, say goodbye to Royal Coffee Bar's ... More >>

Farmers Market Salad at St. Francis Evolves as Summer Progresses

Sure, lots of people say they ascribe to the farm-to-table movement, and why wouldn't they? It's become a journalistic catchphrase, as well as a PR and marketing tool. Then again, some chefs -- Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis, for one -- actually walk the talk, buying local, seasonal, and organic ... More >>

Glacier Lettuce, Explained

Kale? Please, that is so last week. And don't even get us started on arugula. There's a new vegetable on the block: glacier lettuce. And believe it or not, it grows well right here in the desert.

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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.

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

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 >>

St. Francis Place restaurant coming to Camelback Road