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African and Middle Eastern Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Three Phoenix Restaurants and a Recipe to Satisfy Your Post Avengers Shawarma Cravings

    We know many of you fine folk went to see The Avengers last weekend. We know this because The Avengers has smashed its way through a bunch of records in its opening week. If you haven't seen it, let us give you two bits of advice: 1. Stay through all the credits. If you've watched a Marvel movie bef ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 12, 2012

    Fu-Fu Cuisine: Where Africa Meets the Caribbean

    We know many of you fine folk went to see The Avengers last weekend. We know this because The Avengers has smashed its way through a bunch of records in its opening week. If you haven't seen it, let us give you two bits of advice: 1. Stay through all the credits. If you've watched a Marvel movie bef ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    That Place Next to Chino Bandido is Good Fellas Grill, and It's Good To-Go

    Good Fellas Grill in North Phoenix has the real estate luck of being located next door to our favorite Mexican/Chinese fusion dive, Chino Bandido, which we like for the fun dish combinations -- like jerk chicken and refried beans -- at a decent price. For wandering souls looking for somewhere new in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Spice Up Your Life at Baiz Market

    If you're looking for a way to spice up your life, you can't go wrong at Baiz Market, a Middle Eastern grocery with its own restaurant, Al Hana.

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Brett Vibber's Hummus

    Maya Dukmasova Chef Vibber's hummus served with roasted red peppers, garlic, rosemary the chef picks around Tempe and bagel chips​This week we met Center Bistro's Executive Chef, Brett Vibber, who share tales of travels and kitchen values. Today, he gives us his recipe for hummus, a dish th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Lunch Under $10 at The Nile Cafe

    Megan DobranskyHummus sampler featuring roasted red pepper, artichoke and regular hummus. ​The decor at The Nile Cafe in Scottsdale's Papago Plaza is not surprising --  the cozy cafe is Egyptian-themed, complete with big gold sarcophagus models and hieroglyphics-print table cov ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    Eating the World: Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli

    The best ethnic food is often the most difficult to find. So each week we'll spin the globe and search for a new other-worldly spot to expand our eating horizons around the Valley.This week we go to Lebanon, Israel and Greece at Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli.Carrie WheelerThe combination pla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Can Slick Pita Jungle Out-Hummus Authentic Baiz Market?

    Amy Silverman​Hummus is the glue -- sometimes almost literally -- that holds a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean meal together. Do it wrong, and indeed, it's a little like cement. And not in a good way.But do it well and some of us will fill up on the chickpea dip long before the gyro or the kebabs hit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    28: Falafel Sandwich at Haji-Baba

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister bl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2010

    Chef Sara's Almond Hummus

    Chef Sara Siso's Almond Hummus​This week, Chef Sara Siso shared with us her thoughts about the benefits of a Raw Vegan diet. Now she shares one of her easiest recipes, a twist on the traditional hummus. Listed below are just some of the health benefits provided by the ingredients in this recip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    78: Bourekas at Spices Mediterranean Kitchen

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our siste ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 20, 2009

    Spices Mediterranean Kitchen's Appeal Goes Beyond the Food

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our siste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    Budget Beat: Persian Garden Café

    I've gone on record as saying that it's not hard to find good Middle Eastern food in the Valley. Choosing among all the great places has become the difficult part. Now, I'll have to add Persian Garden Café to the mix, especially when I want a little bit nicer, sit-down dining experience.Jamie Peach ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Phoenicia Cafe

    I've gone on record as saying that it's not hard to find good Middle Eastern food in the Valley. Choosing among all the great places has become the difficult part. Now, I'll have to add Persian Garden Café to the mix, especially when I want a little bit nicer, sit-down dining experience.Jamie Peach ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    Budget Beat: Ararat

    I've gone on record as saying that it's not hard to find good Middle Eastern food in the Valley. Choosing among all the great places has become the difficult part. Now, I'll have to add Persian Garden Café to the mix, especially when I want a little bit nicer, sit-down dining experience.Jamie Peach ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2008

    Budget Beat: Sabuddy Israeli Restaurant

    I've gone on record as saying that it's not hard to find good Middle Eastern food in the Valley. Choosing among all the great places has become the difficult part. Now, I'll have to add Persian Garden Café to the mix, especially when I want a little bit nicer, sit-down dining experience.Jamie Peach ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 16, 2007

    Cult Classic

    I've gone on record as saying that it's not hard to find good Middle Eastern food in the Valley. Choosing among all the great places has become the difficult part. Now, I'll have to add Persian Garden Café to the mix, especially when I want a little bit nicer, sit-down dining experience.Jamie Peach ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 26, 2007

    The Zen of Falafel

    I've gone on record as saying that it's not hard to find good Middle Eastern food in the Valley. Choosing among all the great places has become the difficult part. Now, I'll have to add Persian Garden Café to the mix, especially when I want a little bit nicer, sit-down dining experience.Jamie Peach ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 26, 2007

    Turkish Delight

    A good reason to fight your way into Tempe

  • Dining

    June 15, 2006

    Paradise Regained

    Kebab's your uncle

  • Dining

    October 28, 2004

    Fat-tushy Fetish

    Fattoush serves up stellar lamb in record time

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDS

    Sabuddy's Israeli Restaurant

  • Dining

    January 15, 2004

    Couscous Ca-choo!

    A magical mystery tour through the Algerian fare

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003

    BEST HUMMUS

    Caspian

  • Dining

    July 3, 2003

    Persian Gulp

    Taste the flavors of Caspian without paying for airfare

  • Dining

    February 6, 2003

    Mid East, Midnight

    Taste the flavors of Caspian without paying for airfare

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

    Sabuddy Israeli Restaurant

  • Dining

    December 20, 2001

    Watt's for Dinner

    Out of Africa come the flavors you'll find at Tempe's Blue Nile Cafe

  • Dining

    November 8, 2001

    Garden Notoriety

    Middle Eastern cuisine gets a peaceful treatment at Persian Garden

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

    Cafe Istanbul

  • Dining

    August 2, 2001

    Hooked on Falafel

    Middle Eastern staple stakes its claim in Phoenix

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

    Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli
    3052 North 16th Street
    602-277-4927

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Couscous

    Bravo Bistro
    4327 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
    480-481-7614

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Hummus

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery
    5055 West Ray, Suite 8, Chandler
    480-785-8483

  • Dining

    August 3, 2000

    Phyllo Groovy

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    December 3, 1998

    Tabbouleh Market

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    January 1, 1998

    Soy, Happy New Year Tofu

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    August 14, 1997

    Joys N the Hood

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    April 24, 1997

    Profiles in Corkage

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    January 9, 1997

    Pita de Resistance

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    August 29, 1996

    Ethnicity Lights

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    June 13, 1996

    To Skewer, With Love

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    November 30, 1995

    Where East Meets East Valley

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    June 15, 1994

    TO SKEWER, WITH LOVE

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    November 10, 1993

    AFTER-SCHOOL SPECIALS

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    June 30, 1993

    SINGIN' IN IRAN

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    January 20, 1993

    THE PERSIAN GULP

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    February 5, 1992

    TAHINI BOPPER

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    January 22, 1992

    THE FALAFEL TRUTH

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

  • Dining

    September 12, 1990

    THE PITA PRINCIPLE

    ZakeE Mediterranean Eatery

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