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Arcadia

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    Isabella Mannone-Bertuccio's Artichokes alla Greca

    This week, we brought you the story of La Fontanella, the Italian restaurant in Arcadia owned by Isabella Mannone-Bertuccio. For nearly three decades she's been serving her authentic Italian cuisine to Valley diners looking for a taste of the Old World. Her story began with her parent's restaurant i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    Laurie Notaro Loves Restaurant Mexico, has a Bone to Pick with Chow Bella

    ​ Typically when we make a list around here, we share our favorites. But once in a while, a Chow Bella contributor feels compelled to warn you away from a spot (or 10) and so was born our list of the 10 Worst Mexican Restaurants in Metro Phoenix. Check out the comments on the post. Not a one is w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Chicago Hamburger Company Introduces Bob's Big Ass Burger

    Chicago Hamburger Company, the popular Arcadia eatery from ex-Chicagoan Bob Pappanduros, may be most known for its Windy City sliders, Chicago hot dogs, and thick banana shakes, but last Friday, it added something a bit bigger to its menu -- big-ass burger bigger.

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    (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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Raising Cane's Free Chicken Fingers at This Friday's Grand Opening Will Be Awesome for Those Who Like Chicken Fingers

    Muralist Benny Graeff inside the new Raising Cane's on Thomas Road.​For those that missed my First Taste of Arizona's first Raising Cane's, the Louisiana-based chicken fingers chain which opened in September at 2715 West Peoria Avenue (1-17 & Peoria Ave), you can read all about it here. Chic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    Pie Snob Traci Wilbur Is Serious About Pie

    ​We're counting down the days to Pie Social 2011 -- 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 at 408 E. Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. You can get in on the action yourself. Here are details for community bakers. And don't forget about our celebrity bakers -- every day we'll introduce you to a different ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 3, 2011

    SHINE: Eat

    ​We're counting down the days to Pie Social 2011 -- 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 at 408 E. Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. You can get in on the action yourself. Here are details for community bakers. And don't forget about our celebrity bakers -- every day we'll introduce you to a different ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Hey Tammie Coe, Who Deserves a Pie in the Face?

    ​We're counting down the days to Pie Social 2011 -- 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 at 408 E. Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. Don't forget, you can get in on the action yourself. Here are details for community bakers. And don't forget about our celebrity bakers -- every day we'll introduc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2011

    Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuits and Sausage Gravy from Over Easy

    ​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 50: Cheddar Jalape ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    White Braise de Clams from Cave & Ive's Portico Grill

    ​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 61: White Braise d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Five Kid-Friendly Metro Phoenix Restaurants

      ​ Sunday is Mother's Day, and if you're like us, you're still scrambling to find just the place to take mom for that special (and somehow especially stressful) day. But chances are, you take the kids out to eat year-round, and you encounter the pitfalls of fine dining with the under-12 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Tammie Coe: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

    ​Caramelpalooza Countdown!  The big, sweet event is less than two weeks away, and we are counting the days -- and the candymakers. First up is Tammie Coe. Coe's dream took her from her mother's kitchen to Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she met her husba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    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.

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    31: Sweet and Spicy Burger at The Grind

    ​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 orderLeave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.Visit o ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 8, 2010

    Hillside Spot Keeps Ahwatukee Locals Well Fed

    ​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 orderLeave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.Visit o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Update: 32 Degrees is Still in the Works

    There's drama in the ice cream world. Last week, after contacting Utah-based ice cream company Sub Zero Ice Cream, I learned of a split between that company and the folks opening a new shop in Arcadia called 32 Degrees Ice Cream. Sub Zero is listed on the building permit that was posted on the front ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    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 >>

  • Dining

    April 29, 2010

    Matt McLinn's The Grind Proves There's Always Room for Burgers

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2010

    Closed For Business: That's Italiano

    ​Farewell to a longstanding neighborhood Italian spot. Just got wind of the recent closure of That's Italiano, the mom-and-pop restaurant on Indian School (3737 E. Indian School) that was popular with the nearby Arcadia crowd for its homey pastas, live music, and old-school ambiance. Isn't th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2009

    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 >>

  • Culture

    June 4, 2009

    Summer Guide: Shaking it Up with Valley Mixologists

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2009

    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 >>

  • Dining

    October 16, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2008

    Budget Beat: Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge

    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 >>

  • Music

    June 5, 2008

    Booze Pig transforms into the mythical White Stag

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2008

    Get ready 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 >>

  • Dining

    February 14, 2008

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

    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 >>

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