Subject: Barbecuing and Grilling

• Urban Campfire Partnership Fizzles

  October 1, 2008

• HOG HEAVEN

  November 4, 1992

• SECOND HELPINGS

  September 22, 1994

• GETTING TO GNAW YOU

  September 22, 1994

• TOTALLY BASTED

  April 6, 1995

• Bone Voyage

  October 19, 1995

• Ribber, Phoenix

  May 16, 1996

• Slab Report

  October 17, 1996

• Second Helpings

  October 17, 1996

• Barbie Convention

  May 29, 1997

• In a Slather

  May 7, 1998

• Eddie Recommends: Fall Barbecue

  October 24, 2008

• Smoked Sermon

  November 12, 1998

• Barbecue Pith

  June 10, 1999

• Best Barbecue

  Honey Bear's BBQ
  5012 East Van Buren
  602-273-9148
  (and 2824 North Central, 602-279-7911)

  September 21, 2000

• Best Barbecue Joint

  The Barbecue Company

  September 26, 2002

• BEST SIX-SHOOTIN' COWBOY STEAK HOUSE

  Rock Springs Cafe & Saloon

  September 18, 2003

• BEST BARBECUE

  Dillon's Restaurant

  September 18, 2003

• BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT

  Seoul Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant

  September 30, 2004

• BEST BARBECUE

  A & J Chicago-Style Bar-B-Q

  September 30, 2004

• BEST PLACE TO OVER-ORDER

  Seoul Jung Restaurant

  September 30, 2004

• Phoenix Phoodies: Takamatsu brings Korean BBQ to AZ

  Takamatsu has been dishing out Korean barbecue, sushi, and noodle dishes to Arizonans for more than a decade, with restaurants in Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler and Litchfield Park. Their delicious barbecue has garnered the respect of sports stars, too, like Chan Ho Park, the pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, whose signed jersey hangs on the wall to greet other athletes who make it a point to visit whenever they are in town. It's easy to see what protein-starved athletes and Atkins enthusiasts

  January 23, 2009

• PETA to Put on Sexy "Human Barbeque" at Phoenix Convention Center

  A female PETA volunteer will strip to almost nothing but body paint and lie on a pretend barbecue grill on Thursday for a protest at the cattle industry's Phoenix convention. PETA seems to enjoy using human flesh to make their point -- the group just received a bunch of publicity over a Super Bowl ad (pictured) that was deemed too racy.

  January 28, 2009

• Coming Soon: Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue

  The cover of the latest issue of Saveur -- a drool-inducing photo of ribs, in all of their charred, meaty glory -- really got me craving some barbecue. Oh, you want some too? Well lucky us, a brand-new barbecue joint is set to open by the end of this month. Located in Cave Creek's Las Tiendas shopping center (6130 E. Cave Creek Rd.), the eatery is called Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue, and it's owned by chef Bryan Dooley and his wife Donna. This is Dooley's first restaurant

  March 17, 2009

• Fire Starters

  October 25, 2007

• Feel the Burn

  How to get all up in your own grill

  June 1, 2006

• Pig Pickin'

  Right on 'cue

  December 15, 2005

• Seoul Survivors

  September 23, 2004

• Savory Seoul

  July 1, 2004

• Beers and Butt-head

  A beer in the hand is worth two in the bird

  February 20, 2003

• Thrill of the Grill

  There's nothing brisk about brisket Texas-style

  December 6, 2001

• Sunny's Only Secret Is His Sauce

  The Sunshine Bar-B-Que proprietor tells (almost) all

  October 18, 2001

• 'Cue 'Cue Train

  Struttin' with some barbecue at Bennett's.

  August 2, 2001

• Grill Instructor

  Lessons from Mad Coyote Joe

  November 23, 2000

• Midwest Side Story

  A family-owned American restaurant way out in the Avenues

  September 21, 2000

• Spit Happens

  January 20, 2000

• Good Korea Move

  August 12, 1999

• The Shadiest Guns in the West

  When it comes to ethics, some of Sheriff Joe's top aides take after their boss

  June 27, 1996

• BONE APPETIT

  September 22, 1993

• Your Meal Ticket to Father's Day Dinners

  This Sunday, June 21 is Father's Day. What are you doing for the special dad in your life? We're pretty sure he's thinking "not another tie, please!!", so a better choice might be a special Father's Day meal he won't forget. In this week's Meal Ticket dining newsletter, we've got the scoop on Dad's day brunches, barbecues and the annual Real Men Cook event for dads and granddads. There's something for every dad, whether yours is the type who'd prefer barbecue ribs and beans or a four-course gour

  June 16, 2009

• Your Meal Ticket to Great BBQ

  What's cooking this weekend? Considering that Saturday is July 4th, we're guessing some rich, tangy barbecued meats -- or at least hot dogs and burgers on the grill. In this week's Meal Ticket dining newsletter, get grilling tips from the award-winning Joe's Real BBQ in Gilbert and find out where in the Valley you can score delicious slow-smoked ribs, chicken and brisket without lifting a finger (well, except to get your credit card out).To sign up for Meal Ticket, visit www.phoenixnewtimes.com/

  June 30, 2009

• 3rd of July Fireworks Display

  July 2, 2009

• Fiesta of Independence Naturalization Ceremony

  July 2, 2009

• Hot off the Grill: July 4 Tips from Local BBQ Kings

  By Wynter Holden Independence Day is fast approaching, and no doubt you're either looking forward to attending someone else's barbecue party or planning a menu for your own grilled feast. If you're in the latter category -- or are kind enough to offer up your grilling skills for a friend or family member's barbecue -- we've got some helpful tips from Tad Peelen, co-owner of Joe's Real BBQ in Gilbert. Courtesy of Joe's Real BBQ Mmm...lip smackin' good BBQ."When thinking BBQ, think

  July 2, 2009

• Chef Talk: Bryan Dooley, Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue

  Lauren Gilger Chef Bryan Dooley.​It says something when a chef names his restaurant after himself. In our opinion, it says something good. After Bryan Dooley spent 15 years as a chef at the luxurious Fairmont Scottsdale, he opened Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue in downtown Cave Creek. Yep, that's right, barbecue -- not chilled soups or seared scallops or reduced sake. Just straightforward, impeccably executed, good-old American meat. "I wanted to do something a little more my style, a

  August 11, 2009

• Recipe: 'The Chicken from Hell,' from Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue

  Lauren Gilger The Firebird, or The Chicken from Hell, at Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue in Cave Creek. Chef Bryan Dooley all about the red, white, and blue, from his food to his music, to his sense of humor. Same goes with the food he serves at Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue. "I love American food," he says, "and I just seem to always be drawn to that -- like I'm drawn to blues music, like I'm drawn to country music, I'm drawn to the same, original foods." But, fro

  August 12, 2009

• Hope Kee Saves You from Shopping on an Empty Stomach

  September 24, 2009

• Three Valley BBQs Compete in Jack Daniel's Competition

  Jack Daniel's​Three Valley-area barbecue teams have been selected to compete in the "prestigious" 21st Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue.Barbecue pros from Blake's BBQ in Gilbert, Otis and the Bird in Mesa and Rhythm 'n QUE in Phoenix will duke it out against sixty other teams from all over the world for the coveted Grand Champion title and the $30,000 prize that goes with it.To get to the world championship, teams had to compete in a previous barbecue event,

  October 15, 2009

• Fleming's Hosts $10 Cooking Seminars

  ​Unless you happen to catch a free demo at a culinary festival, it doesn't get much cheaper than ten bucks for a cooking seminar. Sounds too good to be true, but believe it. Fleming's Peoria is offering the irresistible price for 90 minutes of instruction from chef Jeff Fearing, who'll be giving guests his insider tips on making great barbecue. During two "barbecue roadtrip" sessions scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, October 17, and Saturday, October 24

  October 15, 2009

• Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue Does Pulled Pork That's Worth the Drive to Cave Creek

  November 12, 2009