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  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Check, Please! Arizona Now Accepting Statewide Restaurant Picks and Hosting a Tasting Tour (Dare to Dream, Yuma!)

    In an announcement that must have caused a collective gasp from restaurants in Arizona cities like Yuma, Show Low, and Flagstaff, Check, Please! Arizona, PBS's popular restaurant review series where Arizonans share dining-out experiences roundtable-style with James Beard Award-winning chef and host ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    El Chorro Lodge's Pisco Sour

    Yesterday we discussed Pisco (the Peruvian and Chilean liquor made from distilled grape juice) in the general, and Pisco Porton (the most recent addition to the range of Piscos available in Arizona) in the specific. Today we show you the best possible use for Pisco Porton -- the Pisco Sour. The mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    Pisco Porton: The Other Grape Drink

    It would seem from looking around the shelves of bars or liquor stores that Europe holds a monopoly on the production of spirits made with grapes. France gives us Cognac and Armagnac; Spain produces a fair amount of brandy; Italy has its grappa. But drinkers do themselves a disservice if they ignore ... More >>

  • News

    March 22, 2012

    How the Valley's Legendary Restaurants Keep Up With the Times

    It would seem from looking around the shelves of bars or liquor stores that Europe holds a monopoly on the production of spirits made with grapes. France gives us Cognac and Armagnac; Spain produces a fair amount of brandy; Italy has its grappa. But drinkers do themselves a disservice if they ignore ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2012

    Easter Brunch Roundup

    Whether or not you celebrate Easter, it's definitely one of the best Sundays of the year to indulge in a lavish brunch. The holiday falls on April 8 this year, and while you might be thinking that gives you plenty of time to make plans, it's never too early to book a table and secure your very own r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Fry Bread House Nabs James Beard Award

    Today, the James Beard Foundation, the New York-based national nonprofit organization and undisputed standard of excellence when it comes to giving props to the culinary world, announced Fry Bread House as one of five winners of its 2012 America's Classics award, which honors legendary family-owned ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    Russell Pearce's Lobbyist Pal Greg Patterson and the Ties That Bind

    espressopundit.comLobbyist Patterson: Licking Pearce's boots clean is just the price of doin' business...The first thing you need to know about Greg Patterson of the right-wing Espresso Pundit blog is that he is a lobbyist. According to the Arizona Secretary of State's website, he has been a re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Father's Day Dining 2011 Roundup

    www.someecards.com​ Father's Day is closer then right around the corner -- it's Sunday. This Sunday. If you haven't made plans, now's the time. To make things easier for you, we put together one of our sweet dining round ups. Enjoy!  Monti's La Casa Vieja in Tempe is offering a 12 ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 12, 2011

    There's a Lot Going for El Chorro Lodge; Pity the Food Isn't

    www.someecards.com​ Father's Day is closer then right around the corner -- it's Sunday. This Sunday. If you haven't made plans, now's the time. To make things easier for you, we put together one of our sweet dining round ups. Enjoy!  Monti's La Casa Vieja in Tempe is offering a 12 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    Cafe: El Chorro Lodge

    ​It's hard to live in the Valley and not hear mention of El Chorro Lodge. If you listen to NPR, you've no doubt heard an announcer remind you not to forget the sticky buns should you take a trip to the well-known eatery. The thing is, this week's cafe column has us wondering if there's more to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Ryan Soranson at El Chorro Lodge

    ​Ryan Soranson was pouring drinks before he could even legally drink them -- Cartwright's in Cave Creek called him up to the big leagues behind the bar at the tender age of 20. The young 'un quickly proved that age is just a number, however, moving into a management position at the ranch hous ... 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 9, 2011

    Paso Robles Grand Wine Tasting and Red Lentil Soup in Today's Eater's Digest

    Michelle Minnaar, Greedygourmet.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Paso Robles Grand TastingWine week events continue tonight as the El Chorro Lodge and the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance host the Grand Tasting. Sample wine from over 30 d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Wine, Winemakers and Winos: What You Missed at the Paso Robles Winemaker Dinner

    Where there is wine and winemakers, you can be damn sure there will be winos, which is why we hit the trifecta at the Paso Robles winemaker dinner at Petite Maison this Monday. The winemakers of Paso Robles showcased their signature Rhône varietal blends with a five-course meal Chef James Porter s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Patrick Boll Named Exec Chef at New Spotted Donkey Cantina II

    Chef Patrick Boll has taken the executive chef job at Spotted Donkey Cantina II. Patrick Boll's plans weren't under wraps for long. After finishing his six-month-long stint as chef de cuisine at El Chorro Lodge just a few days ago, he couldn't immediately go on the record about his new job. B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Chef Patrick Boll Departs El Chorro Lodge

    Sticky buns might be El Chorro Lodge's biggest asset right now.​After local philanthropist Jacquie Dorrance bought El Chorro Lodge and sank millions of dollars into a gorgeous renovation, the legendary restaurant opened this past February with new operating partners, Tim and Kristy Moore (for ... More >>

  • News

    May 6, 2010

    Happy Hours: Your Guide to Valley Spots Worthy of Your Drink Money

    Sticky buns might be El Chorro Lodge's biggest asset right now.​After local philanthropist Jacquie Dorrance bought El Chorro Lodge and sank millions of dollars into a gorgeous renovation, the legendary restaurant opened this past February with new operating partners, Tim and Kristy Moore (for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2010

    Behind the Bar: The El Chorro Sunrise at El Chorro Lodge

    ​ Yesterday, Steve Losey from El Chorro Lodge talked about the light, crisp taste of their signature drink, the El Chorro Sunrise. Sipping it while relaxing at El Chorro's indoor/outdoor bar will make you think you're sitting under a palm tree in the middle of the Caribbean -- it's that ref ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    Behind the Bar: Steve Losey at El Chorro Lodge

    ​ For Steve Losey, the best part of being a bartender is interacting with the guests. And with 20 years in the hospitality industry, he knows how to make sure their needs are met. Losey, who came to the Valley 15 years ago from Michigan, has been working at El Chorro Lodge since it reopened ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    Donna Vallone: Behind the Design of El Chorro

    Donna Vallone, an Arizona native and ASU alumnus, says she wanted to get escape her hometown when she was younger, but now can't imagine herself leaving.She's been in the design industry for more than 30 years; her residential and commercial projects are sprinkled throughout the Valley. Last year ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    El Chorro Lodge: Looking Back on a Landmark

    Courtesy of El Chorro Lodge​ ​The iconic El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley reopened today at 11 a.m., ushering in a new era for one of the Valley's oldest and most beloved restaurants. Considering how easily the Cine Capri was erased and how many other local landmark ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Economy Hitting National Brands, Local Restaurants Alike

     When brands go bust, local franchises suffer. In 2008 alone, seven of America's best-known brands in the food industry have filed for bankruptcy in reaction to the slowing economy -- leaving their local franchises fighting to stay afloat. In a new report from CNN, the pattern is clear. F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2009

    Recent Restaurant Closures

    The Valley's lost some favorites lately. A few high-profile restaurants closed for business just within the last week or two -- Tapino, Fine's Cellar, and the historic El Chorro Lodge.   Mesa's Grill El Quetzal, a Guatemalan joint in the strip mall across from Mekong Plaza, is gone. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    El Chorro Lodge Set to Close

    Gather ye stickybuns while ye may! Tomorrow, May 27, is the last day in business for El Chorro Lodge, the Paradise Valley eatery where a scenic mountain view, killer eats (everything from eggs benedict to steaks) and old-school cool have earned it many Best of Phoenix awards over the years. Ac ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 28, 2006

    Old-School Eats

    A good place to stick your buns

  • Articles

    November 25, 2004

    Club Directory

    A good place to stick your buns

  • Music

    May 20, 2004

    Club Directory

    A good place to stick your buns

  • Music

    February 19, 2004

    Club Directory

    A good place to stick your buns

  • Music

    April 10, 2003

    Club Directory

    A good place to stick your buns

  • News

    October 4, 2001

    Shtick Happens

    Food writer dishes up leftovers to Republic readers

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Eggs Benedict

    El Chorro Lodge

  • News

    February 18, 1999

    Lost Brunch

    El Chorro Lodge fans find discontinued Sunday tradition hard to digest

  • Dining

    April 17, 1997

    Butcher Bloc

    El Chorro Lodge fans find discontinued Sunday tradition hard to digest

  • Dining

    December 7, 1995

    Second Helpings

    El Chorro Lodge fans find discontinued Sunday tradition hard to digest

  • Dining

    October 26, 1995

    Second Helpings

    El Chorro Lodge fans find discontinued Sunday tradition hard to digest

  • Dining

    September 21, 1995

    UNTYING THE APRON STRINGSSO WHERE DOES THE OWNER OF VINCENT'S EAT ON HIS NIGHTS OFF?

    El Chorro Lodge fans find discontinued Sunday tradition hard to digest

  • Dining

    February 9, 1994

    EAT YOUR HEART OUT

    El Chorro Lodge fans find discontinued Sunday tradition hard to digest

  • News

    July 8, 1992

    BALLAD OF THE SAD CAFE OWNER

    SHOT DOWN BY THE FEDS, TOMMY MAGGIORE REFLECTS ON AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY SPAGHETTI WESTERN

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