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Chinese Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    China Magic Noodle House Named One of 50 Best Chinese Restaurants in the U.S.

    Where to go when you're looking for the most authentic Chinese food in America? According to Clarissa Wei, a freelance journalist for CNNGo, a travel and lifestyle website independent of the 24-hour cable news channel, if you're in Arizona, you go to China Magic Noodle House in Chandler. Based on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Phoenix Celebrates Chinese New Year 2012: A Chow Bella Guide

    Courtesy PhoenixChineseWeek.org​ Monday the 23rd of January kicks off an entire week of festivities for Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese lunar calender, this year is 4710 and the auspicious Year of the Dragon. How auspicious? According to Phoenix Chinese Week, Chinese wedding planners we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Karen Bayless Feldman's First Jewish Christmas

    Claire Lawton​Christmas comes a little early to Chow Bella this year -- in the form of some darn good holiday storytelling. Today, Karen Bayless Feldman shares the story of her first Jewish Christmas, spent (where else?) in a Chinese restaurant. When the police officer apologized for my C ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 1, 2011

    Food Network

    Claire Lawton​Christmas comes a little early to Chow Bella this year -- in the form of some darn good holiday storytelling. Today, Karen Bayless Feldman shares the story of her first Jewish Christmas, spent (where else?) in a Chinese restaurant. When the police officer apologized for my C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    $10 Lunch at Ginger China Bistro

    Hannah Hayes ​Ginger China Bistro in north Glendale is a solid choice for a (sort of) quick, (sort of) inexpensive meal. From refreshing starters like Hong Kong Won Ton Noodle Soup ($5.95) to exclusive dishes like Ginger Sesame Noodles and Tofu Puffs ($8.95), most everything on the menu is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Label Signs Deal With Def Jam

    ​Kanye West's label G.O.O.D. Music has signed a "longterm worldwide label agreement" with Island Def Jam, according to MTV News.G.O.O.D. Music is now officially a subsidiary of Def Jam. Many future G.O.O.D. Music releases will see release under Def Jam's name, including Big Sean's F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Chicken Chow Mein from Desert Jade

    ​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.  87: Chicken C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2011

    Cafe: Jimmy Woo's and Sunshine Moon Peking Pub

    ​There are several joints for a little chinese food in this town. To stand out, you need to stand out; you need to prove you're better than the rest. That's why we're taking on the two restaurants in this week's cafe column. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Jimmy Woo's and Sunshine Moon Peking P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Phoenix Eaterati Dish on Their Fave Foods of 2010

    Joe Johnston Restaurateur Joe Johnston's perfect sandwich of 2010.​ What was the best thing you ate in 2010? I asked around with a handful of Phoenix food lovers, and they were split down the middle. For some, the answer was easy and obvious, a singular work of gastronomic perfec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Thousand-Year-Old Egg: Preserved Duck Eggs from Gourmet House of Hong Kong

    Erica O'NeilWhite and yolk from a preserved duck egg, congee-style from the Gourmet House of Hong Kong. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    New in Tempe: Tasty Thai

    ​With spots like Lemongrass Thai, Thai Rama, Thai Basil, and Thai Elephant, Tempe is already jam-packed with a lot of Thai dining options, but hey -- wouldn't you just say, "The more, the merrier" if the food is good? Oh, yeah. So welcome Tasty Thai, another place to get your fill of exoti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    New in Mesa: Mekong Palace

    ​The dining mix at Mekong Plaza, the huge two-year-old Asian restaurant and grocery store complex at Dobson and Main Street in Mesa, is primarily Vietnamese, but now there's also a new full-service Chinese restaurant serving daily dim sum as well as a sprawling menu of Cantonese cuisine.Mekong Pal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2010

    Chicken Feet: Phoenix Claws from Phoenix Palace

    Erica O'Neil Chicken feet (Phoenix Claws!) on the dim sum menu at Phoenix Palace.​Despite what the supermarket aisles may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    75: Char Siu Bao at Phoenix Palace

    ​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 order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our siste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2010

    93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong

    ​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 order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Spicy Fish Filet at Lao Ching Hing

    ​The more unusual Chinese dishes are on the dinner menu, but that didn't stop me from swinging by Lao Ching Hing for a decent lunch that ran me a little more than ten bucks, including a pot of hot tea.

  • Dining

    May 20, 2010

    Jack in the Box's 3 for $3 and the Battle for Economical Satisfaction

    ​The more unusual Chinese dishes are on the dinner menu, but that didn't stop me from swinging by Lao Ching Hing for a decent lunch that ran me a little more than ten bucks, including a pot of hot tea.

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Cindy Dach on Pupu Platters and Mom's Sweet and Sour Meatballs

      Cindy and Sharon Dach Cindy Dach is the general manager of Changing Hands Bookstore, co-founder of MADE art boutique, eye lounge gallery, Sixth Street Studios and a Board Member of Roosevelt Row, CDC.  ​ ​What is the best dish your mother ever made? Sweet and sour meatb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    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: Dive Bar Dinner Club: Chino Bandido Takee Outee Sets the Dive Bar High Phoenix ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2008

    Budget Beat: Tipps 88 Thai Cuisine

    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: Dive Bar Dinner Club: Chino Bandido Takee Outee Sets the Dive Bar High Phoenix ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2008

    Gross Out: A Roach at Golden Buddha

    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: Dive Bar Dinner Club: Chino Bandido Takee Outee Sets the Dive Bar High Phoenix ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2008

    The Skinny: 75 Thai Taste

    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: Dive Bar Dinner Club: Chino Bandido Takee Outee Sets the Dive Bar High Phoenix ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 14, 2006

    Memoirs of an Eggplant

    A tastefully spicy sequel

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004
  • Dining

    August 26, 2004

    Saigon in Scottsdale

    Pho sure: Vietnamese eats hit the spot

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003

    BEST UPSCALE BAR FOOD

    Eddie Matney's

  • Dining

    April 11, 2002

    Fit to Be Thai'd

    Thai one on at the West Valley's fiery Touch of Thai.

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Venue For Local Acts

    Lucky Dragon Restaurant

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Dim Sum

    C-Fu Gourmet

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Appetizers

    Eddie Matney's Restaurant

  • Dining

    April 26, 2001

    Chop Screwy

    House of Rice dishes up classes for the culinarily clueless

  • Dining

    July 20, 2000

    King Kong

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    February 24, 2000

    Thai Score

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    November 18, 1999

    The Ho Chi Menu Trail

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    December 10, 1998

    Buffet the Appetite Slayer

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    June 25, 1998

    Asia Vu

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    December 25, 1997

    Gorgeous Gorge

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    August 21, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    May 1, 1997

    A Mother Time, a Mother Place

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    September 12, 1996

    West by Southeast Asia

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    May 9, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    July 7, 1994

    NICE THAI

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    April 13, 1994

    ASIA MAJOR

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    February 2, 1994

    PADDY MELD

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    September 16, 1992

    FIT TO BE TIDE

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    January 17, 1990

    In Charm's Way

    Annie's Steak & Pasta Company, Pearl's

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