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Documentary Examines Venus and Serena's Rise from Their Upbringing in Southeast L.A.

Fast-Food Chains' Race to the Bottom: Del Taco to Introduce "Buck and Under" Menu

Because there aren't enough cheap fast-food options out there already, Del Taco will lower the bar, rumor has it, to compete with McDonald's Dollar Menu. It plans to introduce a "Buck and Under" menu with options as low as 50 cents because that's what people want, Del Taco says. See also: - Top Si ... More >>

Arizona's Nutty Republicans Star in Anti-Agenda 21 Hearing: The Highlight Reel

Members of the conspiracy-theory wing of the Republican Party in Arizona, sometimes referred to as the "Black Helicopter Caucus," gathered last week at the Capitol to discuss Agenda 21 and their fears of the plan that appears to have been adopted from Glenn Beck.Republican State Senator Judy Burges ... More >>

Other Ozzes, Great and Terrible (But Mostly Terrible)

Chow Bella's 12 Most Popular Phoenix Food and Restaurant Stories of 2012

Can we all agree that we should sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of 2012? If you're like us, you probably need a refill of eggnog and a shoulder massage. While you're sipping that nog, and enjoying that massage (whether imaginary or real) come with us on a tour through the most-read stories of th ... More >>

Why You Can Shut Up About McRibs and Yoga Mats.

Last year, food bloggers everywhere had a story that was literally on the tongues of many people in the country: A chemical used in the making of the McRib is also found in yoga mats. This is completely true. Azodicarbonamide is found in the ingredients listings for both the McRib and for soft, foam ... More >>

Pizza Delivery Guy Leaves His Own "Tip"

An Iowa Pizza Hut delivery driver took matters into his own hands by urinating on the doorstep of a woman who stiffed him on the tip. Sadly for him, the apartment complex caught the whole exchange on tape. Iowa's KCCI reports that the customer recognized that she did not have enough for both a pizza ... More >>

Joe Arpaio's Wackadoodle Supporters Freak Out

The above video posted in early October by YouTuber BlessedONE333returnz is freaking hi-larious, and offers a window into the cracked minds of these human PayDay bars who think Joe Arpaio walks on water. This crazy lady is kvetching off-camera about an anti-Arpaio mailer in the form of a faux newsp ... More >>

Michael Rusconi Dishes On Dairy Queen and Fresh White Truffles

Michael Rusconi Rusconi's American Kitchen 10637 N. Tatum Boulevard, #101 B, Phoenix 480-483-0009 www.facebook.com/RusconisAmericanKitchen See also: - Rusconi's American Kitchen a Nice Add for Paradise Valley Neighborhood - Chrysa Robertson Dishes on Her Role as Exorcist and What It Takes To Be a W ... More >>

Someone Just Paid $10,000 For an Expired Bottle of McJordan BBQ Sauce

At this point we really should not be surprised by what gets sold on eBay and for how much. But even by our jaded standards, paying $9,995 for a jug of McJordan BBQ sauce from the first Clinton administration still seems a little excessive. See Also: --Don't Eat That: Vagina Onion Ring Found at Bu ... More >>

Snoop Dogg Lion Makes Hot Pocket Video, It's Awesome

Hot Pockets, the official sports food of geeks everywhere, has recently released a truly inspired advertisement. Snoop Dogg Lion has redone "Drop It Like It's Hot" into the Hot Pocket-friendly "Pocket Like It's Hot." See Also: --Don't Eat That: Vagina Onion Ring Found at Burger King is Now on eBay ... More >>

German Liquor Company Sells Booze Poured Over The Bare Chests of Models (NSFW)

If you've always wanted to taste a liquor that's been through more than a few medical tests, look no further than G-Spirits. The German liquor company was born from the brain trust of a few classy bartenders who recognized that "it's not just the taste which makes you enjoy a drink fully" -- and t ... More >>

Papa John's CEO Warns Obamacare Will Mean Higher Pizza Prices -- Okay, Slightly Higher Pizza Prices -- Okay, Barely Noticeable Higher Pizza Prices -- But Still, GRRR!

Strong words of warning from John Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John's to those who love themselves a slice of chain-store pizza. Last week, Schnatter (a Mitt Romney backer) said during a phone call with shareholders that if Obamacare is passed, the new healthcare law (set to go into effect i ... More >>

The 110% Bacon Burger For True Patriots Who Love America and Hates Their Arteries

See Also: Burger King Japan Will Give You 15 Pieces of Bacon For 100 Yen See Also: Joe Arpaio Re-created in Bacon Today's post comes with the following musical accompaniment. Please open this fine work by Matt Stone and Trey Parker in another tab before continuing. NSFW only if you're a dirty comm ... More >>

Soft Serve Beer Foam

Japan has brought us some pretty strange stuff. All of it looks cool but not all of it is exactly, appetizing. See Also: Powdered Food DIY Kits From Japan Are Kinda Creepy but Also Awesome See Also: Burger King Japan Will Give You 15 Pieces of Bacon For 100 Yen But this, this is awesome. Japanese ... More >>

As The Black Keys Take on Pizza Hut, We Wonder What Selling Out Even Means Anymore

See also: What Are the Ten Most "Spotified" Songs in Phoenix Last week, NPR blogger Emily White got a whole bunch of discussion started about how musical artists are and aren't getting paid. (We chimed in too, discussing music streaming service Spotify.) If White's thought, that my peers and I will ... More >>

Burger King Rolling Out Food Trucks Because Of Course

Whether it's decided to jump its throned-ass on the bandwagon of a peaking trend or still smarting from being bumped out of its number two fast food spot by Wendy's, Burger King has announced it will roll out forty of its own food trucks throughout various cities starting today.

Pink Slime Oozes its Way Into School Lunches

​Now that fast food companies have ditched the bright pink ammonia-treated meat goop AKA "Pink Slime," there seems to be an unused abundance of the stuff. So where's all that disgusting pink goo going to go? To feed hungry dogs in shelters? In the trash? Or maybe meat companies will just stop ... More >>

Top 10 Cities That Spend the Most on Fast Food: AZ City Makes the Greasy Cut

David McNew, Getty Images​Value meals, super sizing, quick trips through the drive thru -- America loves fast food. Wedging itself into nearly every nook and cranny of our society, its everywhere. And some cities in the good ol' 'U.S.of A. take advantage of it more than others. So says the mo ... 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. AVION Silver Tequila "Too Good," New Times Editorial Staff Reports A Taste o ... More >>

New Jalapeño & Cheddar BK Stuffed Steakhouse Burger Is a Mouthful

​Hear ye! Hear ye! As his first decree of 2011, the King has proposed that placing toppings atop a patty is passe and that the year of the stuffed burger will commence with his new, limited-time, Jalapeño & Cheddar BK Stuffed Steakhouse Burger. Now sayeth the new slogan, "In it. Not on it." r ... More >>

Sausage Pancake Bites from Dunkin Donuts: Like Delicious Droppings From a Fast-Food Breakfast Bird

​The newest battleground for the fast-food giants is breakfast. McDonald's, Burger King, and Starbucks have turned up the griddle on joints like Dunkin Donuts, forcing them to fight back. Said Dunkin Donuts to the breakfast bullies, "Suck on our Sausage Pancake Bites!" Last week, for a lim ... 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: Caffiend: X-Drinx Kosmic Kola Emma Pew, What Are You Eating? Burger King's Ne ... More >>

Police: Chandler Officer Killed in Ambush; Alleged Killers Never Had the Cash

Doarnell Jackson, the alleged shooter in the murder of Chandler police officer Carlos Ledesma.​The murder of Chandler Detective Carlos Ledesma wasn't the result of a legit drug-deal-gone-wrong as was previously thought. Rather, an ambush planned by the alleged killers to rip off Ledesma and other ... More >>

The Humane Society and Big Agriculture Slug It Out Over Animal Rights

D-Backs Zavada Wins Mustached American of the Year Award

American Mustache InstituteD-Backs pitcher Clay Zavada receiving his Robert Goulet Mustached American of the Year Award in St. Louis Friday night​The votes are in and the winning whiskers of the coveted "Robert Goulet Mustached American of the Year Award" belong to Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Cla ... More >>

Campus Coffee: What Bugged Us About Next Coffee Co.

This week we spend some time at cafés near other campuses in the Valley. Today, we're featuring an ASU West campus coffee shop in Glendale with a couple of quirks.We're not ones to whine about coffee and pastries. We recognize a good thing when we see it, and Next Coffee Co. seemed like a pretty go ... More >>

Geek Beat: Twits and Twerds at the Twi/Tour 2009 Twilight Convention

For those of you who give the whole Twilight phenomenon the "talk to the hand" gesture, there are several types of Twilight fans: namely the Twilighters, which are the regular folks who love the books, and the Twerds -- those crazy geeks who own every piece of Twilight movie merchandise plus every v ... More >>

On Chuck Taylor’s and Having It Better than Guatemala

Tempe Music Festival, Country Thunder, Bruce Springsteen and (Way) More Over the Weekend

Wait! Before you check out all the content from our weekend coverage, grab a big cup of coffee and relax. It was a big weekend and as such, there's a lot here. Take it in and enjoy it.  Tempe Music Fest 2009 This weekend Tempe Music Fest 2009 united us once again from scattered Valley citizenry t ... More >>

All-American Rejects Jam During Super Secret Practice in Tempe

Kelly WilsonThe All-American Rejects get their rock on Friday during a super secret jam session in Tempe. The All-American Rejects held a super secret show Friday in a warehouse on the northeast corner of McClintock and Broadway. OK, it wasn't a show as much as a jam session in preparation of Sat ... More >>

Fun With Fluids

The revolution will be televised — and plenty addictive, too

Fisherman's Boos

Throw this one back

Hat Trick

About as Moroccan as Mo Rocca

Mediocre Mangia

Sauce lacks sass

New Laughing Matter

Comedy club goes for cheap laughs

Permanent Recess

Teenagers are the worst drivers on the road. So why do schools encourage them to speed recklessly at lunchtime?

Yuck Fin

Satisfying seafood in Scottsdale? Not at these prices.

Duh Press

Fear and self-loathing at the Minority Report junket

Gulp and Go

Fast service, cheap prices, casual ambiance and terrific eats

Rocking Maniac

Where there's a Willis, there's a schizophrenic cult icon who can whup all of rock's mad geniuses

Open to All

Black Eyed Peas hope they're luckier in 2001 than they were last year

Church of the Poison Mind

Junkeez for Life

It's do-or-die time for Joe "Soulman" Valiente and the most infamous band in the Valley

Letters

Night of the Unabunnie (and Other Dark Tales)

Doin' Time at the Blue Mist

Prison-adjacent motel is Florence's funkiest, bar none

MOUTH OF THE BORDER

SOMETHING OLD, NEW, BROILED AND BLEU

CURIOUS GORGE