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May 25, 2012
88: Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung
From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>
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May 22, 2012
Fava Beans at Rancho Pinot and FnB -- Hurry, They're Almost Gone
Fava beans -- quite possibly the spookiest legumes of all time. Remember Hannibal Lecter, who scared the bejeezus out of Clarice (and the rest of us) when he deadpanned, "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti"? And then that little slurpy noise he made after? Seriously creepy. The ... More >>
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May 18, 2012
Six Spots to Get Fresh Local Produce All Summer Long
You might be under the assumption that when the summer heat arrives, the farmers markets shut down. You'd only be partially right. Some crazy folks keep the veggies coming all summer long. Lucky us. Here are six spots in the Valley. Know of others? Please leave word in the comments section.
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May 16, 2012
95: Eric Schaefer
From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>
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May 15, 2012
Round Two with Lori Hashimoto of Hana Japanese Eatery
Lori Hashimoto Hana Japanese Eatery 5524 N. Seventh Avenue 602-973-1238 www.hanajapaneseeatery.com This is part two of my interview with Lori Hashimoto, co-owner and sushi chef at Hana Japanese Eatery. In case you missed it, part one ran yesterday. Favorite Metro Phoenix restaurants other than yo ... More >>
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May 11, 2012
Pavle Milic's Quest to Make Wine: A Quixotic Exploit?
Earlier this spring, we launched Vine Geeks -- in which AZ Wine Merchants' Brian Reeder and Pavle Milic share advice, news and a little levity from the world of wine. Today, we bring you Romancing the Grape. In this occasional series, Milic will spill about his current mission to learn how wine is ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Three Ignite Phoenix Videos That Rocked Our World
The presentations from the first Ignite Food are now online for your viewing pleasure. There are 18 in total; we've pulled three of our favorites. Ignite Phoenix is like our own hometown TED talks. A diverse range of speakers are given five minutes to make an "elevator pitch" for something they ar ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Where to Eat and Drink Near Scottsdale Stadium
San Franciso Giants: Scottsdale Stadium Seeing a game at Scottsdale Stadium? Lucky you. Not only is it a beautiful little stadium (not the newest, not the biggest, but a sentimental favorite), you are without a doubt in the best ballpark 'hood when it comes to drinking and dining options. We could ... More >>
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February 28, 2012
Baratin: Casual Complement to FnB and Simply Stellar Locally Focused Food
When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions. Share a few photos, some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few items, and satisfyi ... More >>
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February 20, 2012
Chefs Charleen Badman, Justin Beckett, and More to Present at Ignite Food
After over a month's worth of submissions, Ignite Food, founder Jeff Moriarty's spinoff idea of Ignite Phoenix, has announced its lineup of presenters -- each of whom will have five minutes to speak on a food- or drink-related topic. Headed up by customer relationship management consultant and food ... More >>
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February 15, 2012
Pavle Milic & Charleen Badman Offering Exclusive Island Brunch For a Good Cause
Like their three new concepts under one roof -- Baratin, Bodega, and AZ Wine Merchants, which opened earlier this month -- it goes without saying that when FnB co-owners Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman set out to do something, they do it with style. The two have recently announced an amazing ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
Blood, Bones and Butter Signing at Changing Hands Bookstore Last Night with Gabrielle Hamilton
For those of you who couldn't make it to Changing Hands Bookstore last night for Gabrielle Hamilton's packed house -- the very last stop of her paperback tour -- here's what you missed: We found out that Hamilton's marriage has, in fact, ended and that she has returned to Italy, though only ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
They're Here: Baratin, Bodega, and AZ Wine Merchants -- from the FnB Folks. Get excited!
We told you it was coming. Pavle Milic and Charleen Badman, the masterminds behind FnB, have been busy working on their latest Old Town Scottsdale venture (or three) -- Baratin, Bodega, and AZ Wine Merchants -- and tonight we'll be able to snag our first look at the new digs.&nbs ... More >>
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February 1, 2012
Erin Forney's Perfect Food Day
Photo courtesy Erin ForneyErin Forney grew up the daughter of a butcher in Michigan. She's been in Phoenix since 2005 and has been "a food lover since birth." She documents her food adventures on her blog Food Tramp Diaries. While she does have the hereditary love of food and writes about ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
(Another) New Wine Bar and Bistro To Open in Old Town Scottsdale
Here comes another one. On the heels of the announcement that the potent pair behind FnB -- front-of-the-house pro Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman -- are planning to launch their three-concept experience, one of which is a wine bar, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Craftsman Court (in the Kiv ... More >>
Culture
January 19, 2012
The Valley's Dining Scene Has Plenty to Love
Here comes another one. On the heels of the announcement that the potent pair behind FnB -- front-of-the-house pro Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman -- are planning to launch their three-concept experience, one of which is a wine bar, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Craftsman Court (in the Kiv ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
FnB's Pavle Milic & Charleen Badman Plan to Launch New Project By End of January
Almost ready.It's getting closer. The potent pair behind FnB -- front-of-the-house pro Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman -- are planning to launch their three-concept dining, wine, and grocery experience at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Craftsman Court (in the Kiva Center) in Scottsdale ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
Foodiebear Reviews Tien Wong Hot Pot, FnB Restaurant's Color Run Challenge and Sandwich Porn at Sammiches
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Foodiebear's blog makes you feel warm and fuzzy with the stellar snaps and well-written reviews of local restaurants. This week Foodiebear takes us to Tien Wong Hot Pot in Chandler. Head over for helpful hints on how to enjoy a hotpot with p ... More >>
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September 6, 2011
FnB Back with New Late Summer Menu
They're baaaaaaack! FnB, the Scottsdale eatery of eclectic American comfort food courtesy of front-of-the-house pro Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman, is back from summer break and will be open for business tomorrow -- Wednesday, September 7 -- with a new menu to share. Think manti, ... More >>
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July 29, 2011
Caffe Boa Owner Jay Wisniewski Says, "You Don't Need a Big-Name Chef to Have a Great Restaurant"
Owners Jay and Christine Wisniewski of Caffe BoaUpdate: After this piece was published, Wisniewski called to clarify that Payton Curry wasn't overpaid, but was getting expensive. Charleen Badman, Bernie Kantak, Silvana Salcido Esparza -- who needs 'em? Jay Wisniewski, owner of Caffe Boa, th ... More >>
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July 29, 2011
Charleen Badman at Maya's Farm for Special Event Hosted by Outstanding in the Field
Bob Coscarelli There are farmers, there are chefs, and there are diners. While all are a part of eating out, it's rare the three groups come together all at once -- at least, not like this. Chef Charleen BadmanOutstanding in the Field, a "restaurant without walls," organizes seasonal ... More >>
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July 28, 2011
FnB: "Late Night Love" This Sunday Will Be Last Chance to Dine Before Summer Break
FnBIf you've been thinking about a visit to FnB lately, better start making reservations in a hurry. The Scottsdale eatery of eclectic American comfort food courtesy of front-of-the-house pro Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman, will close on Monday, August 1, for a monthlong staff sabbatic ... More >>
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June 27, 2011
FnB Goes BYOB For the Summer: Whoops!
Wine Inquirer Pavle Milic, co-owner of FnB, asks guests to please BYOB until September.Does FnB still mean food and beverage? Not for now. This summer, FnB stands for food and BYOB. Curiously, after I attempted to contact FnB owner Pavle Milic this morning in regards to a rumor I'd h ... More >>
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June 1, 2011
Spicy Grilled Broccoli from FnB
courtesy of FnB 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. ... More >>
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May 11, 2011
Pavle Milic's Perfect Food Day
Pavle MilicHospitality is his middle name. The consumate gentleman, Pavle Milic of FnB describes himself as "the lucky partner to one of the best cooks in the town -- Charleen Badman." He loves to eat. He loves the process of cooking and the act of sharing and breaking bread with ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Pavle Milic, Ty Largo and Other PHX Foodies Fight Fat
girlgetstrong.com Dieting -- much like pimpin' -- ain't easy. When you make the decision to cut back on, say, cheeseburgers, it seems like that's all you see. Every commercial on TV features the glorious sizzle of a patty mid-grill; every billboard tempts you with glistening lettuce and tom ... More >>
Dining
March 24, 2011
Final Meditations on the Phoenix Food Scene from Michele Laudig
girlgetstrong.com Dieting -- much like pimpin' -- ain't easy. When you make the decision to cut back on, say, cheeseburgers, it seems like that's all you see. Every commercial on TV features the glorious sizzle of a patty mid-grill; every billboard tempts you with glistening lettuce and tom ... More >>
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February 24, 2011
Saturday Night: FnB Supports TinyFabKidney Fund
Organ donor Amy Donohue (left) connected with recipient Anu Dwivedi through Facebook.Social media can help you make friends, get a job, keep up on the news, or find a deal at a local restaurant. It's all fun and frivolous and quite addicting.But to illustrate just how much more epic its power can ... More >>
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February 21, 2011
Phoenix Knife House Goes on a Media Blitz
Just kidding about that headline. Eytan Zias, owner of Phoenix Knife House, is actually really low key when it comes to self-promotion -- he hasn't tweeted in months, doesn't do email newsletters or press releases, and doesn't use Facebook to constantly pimp his business, either. I suspec ... More >>
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February 20, 2011
Chef Payton Curry Says Farewell to Caffe Boa
Jamie PeacheyChef Payton Curry was the talk of the town with his Christmas "reindeer menu."After nearly a year and a half as executive chef at Tempe's Caffe Boa and Mesa's Caffe Boa Bistro, chef Payton Curry is leaving to launch his own restaurant."I want to do what Charleen Badman's doing, and w ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
FnB's Charleen Badman Gears Up to Feed 550 Students
Chef Charleen Badman hopes more chefs try to make a difference in their communities. FnB chef Charleen Badman has nothing against mac 'n cheese. In fact, she claims to make a pretty killer version herself. But when she found out that the gooey comfort food was often the lone "vegetarian" opt ... More >>
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January 17, 2011
Follow FnB, and You Might Feast For Free
FnB's Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman want to feed you for following them on Twitter.It's fascinating to see how things play out on Twitter, and this past weekend, one restaurant owner's whim generated a surprising amount of excitement in a very short amount of time.Yesterday afternoon, FnB' ... More >>
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December 30, 2010
2010 Redux: Culinary Happenings
Crudo dished up beautiful plates of fish at the Devoured culinary fest.In the spirit of tying up loose ends, we're recapping some of our favorite food-related finds of the year. We've already looked back on the Best Books, Battle of the Dishes, Just Offal, the Best R ... More >>
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November 15, 2010
FnB Gets Food Wine's "Best of the Year" Honor
FnB's leeks have more momentum than any dish in Phoenix. Even a summer hiatus, when they weren't in season, wasn't enough to stop them. "Humble braised leeks became something luxurious under a melted layer of buttery, handmade mozzarella, mustard breadcrumbs, and velvety yolk oozing from a ... More >>
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November 11, 2010
Nov. 11 In Blogs: Neo-Nazis, SeeSaw, Zoe Beokbinder, Tempeh, and Prop 203
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:
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November 9, 2010
Nov. 9 In Blogs: Terry Goddard, ASU Art Museum, Girl Talk, FnB, and ICE
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:
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October 5, 2010
Fun New Book: The Geometry of Pasta
Ever wondered why Italians have come up with so many quirky shapes for pasta, or why they've given them so many whimsical names? This clever, cute, and geeky book has all the answers you need, along with recipes on how to make them all. I've never made homemade pasta before, but ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
Charleen Badman at FnB
Charleen Badman The kitchen at FnB restaurant (7133 E. Stetson Dr., 480-254-9463) isn't where it should be. Rather than safely hidden behind closed doors in a back room, the Scottsdale eatery's pots, pans, grills and blenders are out in the open, smack in the middle of the Technic ... More >>
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September 29, 2010
1: Braised Leeks With Mozzarella at FnB
We've spent all summer making ourselves drool over Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- presented in no particular order, mind you -- all in anticipation of our blockbuster Best of Phoenix issue, out tomorrow. From burgers to bourekas to banana cream pie, there's ... More >>
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September 15, 2010
Tomorrow: FnB Does an Early Bird Special
fnbrestaurant.com Let these people fuss all over you: FnB's Pavle Milic and Charleen Badman.I've been one of those lucky night owls who've enjoyed FnB's late-night specials too many times to count. Starting at 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the happening Old Town restaurant does ... More >>
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May 11, 2010
FnB Starts Its Own YouTube Channel
What will they do next?As if they don't have enough going on (like that big blind tasting of AZ wines coming up), those creative folks over at FnB have just launched their own YouTube channel: FnB TV.The project started serendipitously when Dave Babb of Enclave Productions was dining at the res ... More >>
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April 16, 2010
FnB Brings Wine World Heavyweights for Arizona Judgement 2010
In Italy or in Napa Valley, drinking the local wine is a given. But in Arizona, where the wine industry has waged an uphill battle to improve its image, local wines are still a novelty at most restaurants -- so much so, in fact, that when FnB owner Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman commi ... More >>
News
March 18, 2010
Kitchen Ink: A Photo Essay That Shows Off the Tattoos of the Valley's Rock-Star Chefs
In Italy or in Napa Valley, drinking the local wine is a given. But in Arizona, where the wine industry has waged an uphill battle to improve its image, local wines are still a novelty at most restaurants -- so much so, in fact, that when FnB owner Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman commi ... More >>
Dining
February 25, 2010
FnB Makes You Feel at Home with Chef Charleen Badman's Take on Contemporary American Cuisine
In Italy or in Napa Valley, drinking the local wine is a given. But in Arizona, where the wine industry has waged an uphill battle to improve its image, local wines are still a novelty at most restaurants -- so much so, in fact, that when FnB owner Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman commi ... More >>
Blogs
February 10, 2010
FnB Gets Attention from New York Times, Food Wine
Could any restaurant in the Valley possibly be generating more excitement right now than tiny FnB, the cozy, convivial spot that ever-gracious front-of-the-house multitasker Pavle Milic opened late last year with chef Charleen Badman? Not in my book. Local food fanatics are raving abo ... More >>
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January 8, 2010
FnB Updates Menu and Adds All AZ Wine List
There was already plenty of excitement about the opening of FnB, a collaboration between Pavle Milic, Peter Kasperski, and chef Charleen Badman, since it opened in Scottsdale a little over a month ago. Now, they're keeping up the momentum with a revised menu and an attention-getting wi ... More >>
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November 12, 2009
More on Pavle Milic's FnB, Opening Soon
The moment Pavle Milic has been waiting for is almost here. If all goes as planned, he'll finally be opening his own restaurant, called FnB, sometime around the 23rd of this month. That's not even two weeks away, and Milic couldn't be more excited.
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October 27, 2009
FnB in the Works for Former Digestif/Sea Saw Space
Effin' A, they're calling it FnB. Restaurateur Peter Kasperski has teamed up former Digestif GM Pavle Milic -- who just gave notice at Prado -- and chef Charleen Badman of Rancho Pinot to open another gastropub in the Stetson Drive space that was the longtime home of Sea Saw, and until last ... More >>

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