Arcadia

Nostalgic Milkshake Matchup: Bertie's Vintage vs. MacAlpine's Soda Fountain

We lucky Phoenicians have options when we want to doo-wop and bee-bop and slurp down some milkshakes at on old school soda fountain. Simple, rich ice cream is the base for any good malt or shake, but our favorite old school drinkeries offer a variety of flavors that range from classic to just plain ... More >>

April Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

We'll always remember April as the month we said adios to every single Baja Fresh in the Valley. But at least we welcomed quite a few new friends to ease the pain. See also: - March Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix - February Restaurant Openings and Closings in Metro Phoenix

Surprise's Amuse Bouche: Excellent French Cuisine, With a Few Downsides

Get Your Tickets Now for the Arcadia Edible Garden Tour on May 11

April showers bring May flowers -- and you know who really loves flowers? Your mom. Lucky for her, you can one-up the traditional bouquet come Mother's Day weekend with tickets to the Arcadia Edible Garden Tour happening May 11. Join fellow horticulture enthusiasts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as you to ... More >>

Team Behind Original Mastro's to Buy Cork 'N Cleaver in Arcadia

Since Cork 'N Cleaver, the beloved Arcadia chophouse that's been around since 1978, was damaged by a fire in 2010, reconstruction efforts to reopen the restaurant have been slow, to say the least. See also: - Show Us Your Meat: Six Plate Chef-Off in Gilbert on March 11th - Salty Sow in Phoenix Coul ... More >>

Sushi Brokers in Arcadia Now Open

This week, Arcadia picked up a much-needed cuisine to add to its collection of Indian School eateries: sushi. See also: - Hey Joe! Sets Up Food Truck Pop-Up Restaurant in Central Phoenix - First Arizona Portillo's Opens Next Week in Scottsdale Joining neighbors such as Cave & Ives, Milagro Grill, ... More >>

New Television Series Filming Three Valley Restaurants for Taco Wars (Oh, Canada!)

With all the television love Valley restaurants have been receiving lately, you can hardly get to a table without hitting your head on a boom mic. See also: - Set Your DVR to Stun: Kitchen Nightmares Candidate Amy's Baking Company Scheduled to Be on Check Please! Arizona - Guy Fieri Spends Time Wi ... More >>

10 Best Things I Ate in January

Like a lot of folks in the Valley, I was stricken by germs of the nastiest nature this month (so many hot toddies and TV). See also: The 10 Best Things I Ate in 2012 But despite the lingering ailments, I still managed to find some great eats for January. From old favorites to new finds and cheap ... More >>

Over Easy Adding Two Locations in the Southeast Valley

For those in the Southeast Valley looking to score a.m. eats like cheddar jalapeño biscuits and gravy, caramelized banana and pecan brioche French toast, or battered and fried breakfast sausages on sticks, your mornings just got a little sunnier. See also: Aaron May Dishes On Being a Chef, a Rest ... More >>

New Soda Fountain, Candy Store, and Vintage Clothing Shop Opens in Arcadia

Milkshakes, candy by the pound, bowling shirts? Be still our beating retro heart -- Bertie's has come to Arcadia. Located at 4041 East Thomas Road (40th Street and Thomas), Bertie's opened Monday (with cake pops in hand, natch) offering a sweet treat or two to go along with the vintage shopping.

S.e.e.d. Cafe Opening This Week in Arcadia

A one-stop spot for fitness training and healthy eating is coming to Arcadia, specifically to the northeast corner of 38th Street and Indian School: the Madison Improvement Club (featuring yoga and spin) and its S.e.e.d Cafe ("Sustainable. Edible. Entirely. Delicious.") See also: Sutra Midtown Buil ... More >>

Nine Favorite Metro Phoenix Spots Where You Can Eat Gluten Free

See also: Five Gluten-Free Foods That Have Always Been Gluten-Free See also: Chandler's 24 Carrots Moving Its Healthy Fare to Tempe Believe it or not, the gluten-free trend is here to stay and with more and more people choosing to cut wheat from their diets, more and more restaurants are adding GF ... More >>

Chow Bella's Top 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 >>

Name Kitchen 56's Giant-Ass $18 Burger (and Then Possibly Be Killed By It)

Extending a middle finger high and proud to rising food prices, world hunger, and nationwide obesity, Kitchen 56, the Arcadia restaurant serving American comfort food, wants you to name its newest burger. The reward? The winner gets one a month until the end of the year. Where, given the burger's un ... More >>

Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

Happy weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dads to be out there. This weekend we've got a tasty burger waiting for us out in Gilbert, an afternoon of craft beer drinkin' to do, and a sinful dish of bacon wrapped treats to make. It's going to be a busy one! Check out what's on our p ... More >>

O.H.S.O. Eatery and nanoBrewery Still Has Some Work To Do

O.H.S.O. Eatery and NanoBrewery, which recently opened in Arcadia, has the style part down. But beyond hanging out on the patio with a cold beer and ordering some traditional pub fare, O.H.S.O. fails to deliver. Here's an excerpt from this week's cafe review:

(Holy Cluck!) Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar Finally Ready to Open

It seems as if we've been waiting for Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar in Arcadia to open for, well, almost forever. From owners Allen and Traci Thompson, owners of next-door neighbor The Grind, and headed up by its chef, Bevin O'Neil, Chick's been "coming soon" for so long that Sam Fox had time to build ... More >>

Man, 30, Rushed to Hospital After Serious Accident at Skypark Trampoline Park in Phoenix; UPDATE: Man Dies From Injuries

A 30-year-old man was rushed to a hospital Thursday evening after a serious accident while jumping at the newly opened Skypark Indoor Trampoline Park in Phoenix's Arcadia neighborhood."He was not breathing and had no pulse," says Captain Scott Walker of the Phoenix Fire Department.Walker expects to ... More >>

Over Easy Named One of America's Best Brunches by Travel Leisure

Many of us in the Valley consider Over Easy, restaurateur Aaron May's concept of breakfast eats with some unique twists (with locations in Arcadia and North Scottsdale), our neighborhood go-to spot for a.m. goodness. Now, it looks like Travel Leisure, the travel magazine and website based in New Y ... More >>

Sam Fox to Open Second Culinary Dropout in Phoenix

From hiring ex-Noca chef Chris Curtiss to run his new NoRTH location in Arcadia last November, to taking over the Oakville Grocery Co. space at CityScape in October to open Chloe's Corner with co-owner Ashly Young last week, restaurateur Sam Fox has been a busy boy indeed -- and just a month into 20 ... More >>

More Pink Cocktails for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Sriracha Swirl Bread in Today's Eater's Digest

thecurvycarrot.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Think Pink October isn't over yet, which means there is still time to hit up these local eating and drinking spots to pitch in your donation to breast cancer research. (Come on, it's ... More >>

Ryan Nishijima's G-Spot

Zach Fowle ​Yesterday we met Ryan Nishijima, who pours beer and wine at Cave & Ive's in Arcadia. Today he shares with us the recipe for the G-Spot. Because Cave & Ive's doesn't have a license to sell hard liquor, the owners had to get creative with their cocktail menu. The result is ... More >>

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week. New Coffee Shop Opening Next to Over Easy in Arcadia: Is This a Good Idea? Disc ... More >>

Lisa G's Chicken Juno

Maya Dukmasova Memorial Day BBQ at Arcadia Marketplace​Yesterday and Tuesday, Chef Lisa G shared words of wisdom and tricks of her trade. Today, she gives us a cherished family recipe for the Chicken Juno Sandwich, an old favorite from the days of her namesake cafe and bar. Background: Our ... More >>

Cave & Ive's: Sanitas Bona on The Second Floor

Tuscan Pie​Second story patio dining in Phoenix is as rare as rain. Lucky for us, a bit of it fell this month in Arcadia thanks to the opening of Cave & Ive's Portico Grill at Indian School Road and 44th Street. Part of the patio.​A new concept from the folks at Sacks Art o ... More >>

Caroline Van Slyke's Perfect Food Day

www.bohofarmandhome.com​ Caroline Van Slyke ​Caroline Van Slyke​ Caroline Van Slyke has a little half-acre organic urban farm in Arcadia called BOHO Farm and Home. Her passion is to share her harvest, build community and inspire others to eat from their yards. She opens up he ... More >>

Charmed in Four Bites at Carmel's Coffee & Bakery

James WaldronCroissant egg sandwich soon to be rivaled by croissant french toast.​After Pavle Milic's tantalizing photo of Carmel's egg sandwich made its rounds on Twitter, we had to try one for ourselves. When I step into the latest (caffeine) buzz in Arcadia, Pat, the owner, peeks his head ... More >>

This Weekend: Devoured Phx Culinary Classic

Last year, Kai's table at Devoured was the most beautiful display of all.​Over the last few years, the Valley of the Sun has become the Valley of the Culinary Festivals. A handful of must-visit food- and wine-tasting events is now a sprawling season of eating, from East Valley to West. ... More >>

Local Restaurant Peeps' Predictions for 2011

What cuts of meat will you be eating in 2011?​Helen Yung, Sweet Republic co-ownerI think it'll be the year of gourmet food trucks. It started this year but will make a huge jump in 2011, with well-regarded restaurants joining the game.Craig DeMarco, Postino ownerMy short list: ... More >>

True Bleu Burger at Relish Burger Bistro

Get an eyeful of the succulent True Bleu Burger at Relish.​Looking for a place to eat where there's a nice patio wouldn't usually be on my agenda this time of year, but the weather these past few weeks has put me into early springtime mode. Honestly, if we skipped winter altogether, I would ... More >>

Laura Godfrey of Arcadia Farms

Carol Blonder Laura Godfrey​We met up with Laura Godfrey, the pastry chef at Arcadia Farms in mid-afternoon, a relatively calm time in the bakeshop, after a bustling morning of production. Laura moved from Flagstaff to Phoenix to attend culinary school. Her perfectionist traits define the b ... More >>

Pie Social News: Beckett's Table and Coloring Contest Winners

​This just in: Justin Beckett from brand-spanking-new Beckett's Table in Arcadia is our last-minute entry in the celebrity pie baking contest at this weekend's Pie Social. The other celebrity chefs are listed above. News about coloring contest winners after the jump.

Chef Justin Beckett Opening Beckett's Table Next Week

Social media-savvy chef Justin Beckett has had his work cut out for him in the renovation of Arcadia's old That's Italiano building, whose progress over the past several months he's frequently photographed, Tweeted, and posted on Facebook. Just from the pictures alone, it's apparent th ... More >>

Hillside Spot Keeps Ahwatukee Locals Well Fed

The Vig Uptown: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: The Vig Uptown​6015 N. 16th Street602-633-1187www.thevig.usThe Hours: Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3 till 6 p.m. if you can't make happy hour they also have great specials on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.The Deal: Half price appetizers, $5 small pitchers of all draft beer ... More >>

Club Candids: The Vig Uptown

We've come to expect attractive people to be at The Vig Uptown.​The Vig in Arcadia has been a frequent card we've played when we're deciding on a place to stop for a bite to eat and a tasty cocktail. So when we heard about the opening of the Vig Uptown, we were more than willing to check it out. T ... More >>

Pocket Shot: The Latest in Sneaky Drinking

www.pocketshot.netCollect 'em all!​Lets be honest: we've all done the 'ol "vodka in the water bottle" or "beer in the cargo pocket" routine from time to time (because the real crime is charging $10 for a watered down cocktail, or (gasp!) not allowing alcohol on the premises at all, right?). ... More >>

Oren J, What Are You Eating?

Oren J The lead singer of Silver Medallion and writer for www.getyourswagup.com performs at Pussycat Lounge Wednesday, November 18 for Pinky Ring. What'd you eat for dinner last night? Half a bottle of Reposado 1800 tequila.Favorite food: Sashimi. Least favorite food: Swine/pig. Favorite De ... More >>

Club Candids: Bar Hopping in Arcadia

Clearly, the best specimens were found at The Great Escape.​We've got some fantastic slideshows up this week, we really do. So while our co-workers were watching the clock all weekend, making sure to show up on time for the big events, we decided to just take it easy and bar hop on our own schedul ... More >>

The Vig Opening Second Location in Uptown Phoenix

​Heads up, uptown Phoenix. You're about to get another hot spot in your backyard. The Vig, the Arcadia restaurant with the best bocce ball in the city, is opening a second location, on 16th St. and Glendale in north Phoenix, according to General Manager Pam Vincent. Yes, that's just across th ... More >>

A Fistful of Hollers

Screw green grass, give us the blue stuff

This Just In: Chef Line-Up for West of Western

Wasn't it just New Year's Eve? Weren't we just shivering in our sweaters and jackets? All of a sudden it's March, and it feels like summer's right around the corner. No complaints from me, buddy. I love this time of year, not only because of the balmy weather, but because there's so much to do ... More >>

El Farol Adds a Dash of Peruvian Flair to Arcadia’s Restaurant Selection

A Fistful of Hollers

Screw green grass, give us the blue stuff

Booze Pig transforms into the mythical White Stag

Michele Laudig discovers a heaping helping of country fried soul at the Ranch House Grille

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