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Chris Bianco

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Lemon Marmalade at Pane Bianco

    In this town, the Bianco name is synonymous with amazing pizza. In fact, Food & Wine recently named Pizzeria Bianco as one of the 25 best spots for pizza in the United States. With Pane Bianco, Chris and his brother Marco brought us incredible sandwiches with focaccia bread baked on the premises (no ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    This Week's Tastiest Links!

    Message to co-workers: get your damn birthday cakes and homemade goodies out of my dieting face. - The Wall Street Journal To foie gras or not foie gras? Valley chefs, restaurateurs, and readers weigh in on the controversial issue. - Chow Bella Gene Simmons of KISS is going to open up a chain of r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Whole Foods to Open New Location in Town & Country Shopping Center

    A new Whole Foods Market, the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, is being built at The Shops at Town & Country, the shopping center (and home of Chris Bianco's newest venture, Italian Restaurant) on the corner of Camelback Road and 20th Street in Central Phoenix. Set to open in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    Chris Bianco's Tomatoes Land in Chicago Butcher Shop of James Beard Award-Winning Chef

    Fans of Bianco DiNapoli canned tomatoes, the organically grown plum-shaped beauties in yellow containers from taste maker Chris Bianco and California cannery expert Rob DiNapoli, already know the goodness they bring to foods like marinara sauce and salsa. Now, it seems as if folks in Chicago are d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    Blood, Bones and Butter Author Gabrielle Hamilton Chats with Chow Bella Book Club

    We got a chance this weekend to chat by phone with chef and author Blood, Bones and Butter. She'd just touched down in Louisville, Kentucky, in the middle of both the country and her book tour for the recently released paperback version of the book. This Thursday she'll be in Tempe at Changing Han ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2012

    Chris Bianco's New Italian Restaurant (Called Italian Restaurant) Opens Today

    Last October, rumors were flying, then confirmed, that legendary pizza master Chris Bianco was planning to open a up a trattoria in CenPho. Now, it appears the launch date is set -- TODAY. Monday, January 16, Bianco is opening his much-buzzed about new restaurant, called Italian Restaurant, in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2011

    Laura Hahnefeld's Year in Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    ​In addition to food trucks making the scene in a big way in 2011 (see the article here), the year in food for the Valley was chock-full of other newsworthy goodies as well -- even chef Payton Curry managed to slip in a last-minute announcement. Here are a few of Laura's favorites:10. Chefs o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Serious Eats Gives Some Serious Shout-Outs to Valley Favorites in New Book

    Ed Levine and the Serious Eats team.​This week, Serious Eats, the website and blog created by food critic and author Ed Levine and winner of two James Beard awards, released its first publication entitled, "Serious Eats: A Comprehensive Guide to Making and Eating Delicious Food Wherever You Ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    Chef Peter DeRuvo Leaves Prado

    ​After less than nine months at Prado, the Andalusian-inspired fine-dining spot at Paradise Valley's InterContinental Montelucia, chef de cuisine Peter DeRuvo has left. DeRuvo, who started at Prado in January a few months after leaving Sassi, the award-winning Italian restaurant at the foot o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Crescent Ballroom's Menu to be Overseen by Chris Bianco and Doug Robson

    ​In case you haven't been paying attention, Phoenix is getting a new music venue called the Crescent Ballroom (you can read about it here). Phoenix music fans are pretty excited for the venue's October 3rd opening and it looks like Phoenix foodies have something to look forward to, as well.&nb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    Chris Bianco's New Custom Aprons from The Willows Now for Sale

    The WillowsChris Bianco is one of our favorite tastemakers in town -- and we're not just talking about his pizzas and sandwiches. His aesthetic is spot-on -- or, at the very least, he's got good taste in the folks he surrounds himself with. Either way, just peek inside Pizzeria Bianco, Bar Bia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Georganne Bryant's Perfect Food Day

    Jamie Peachey​Georganne Bryant is the owner of Frances, Smeeks and the new Frances Studio, all in Medlock Plaza on the northwest corner of Camelback and Central. If you've seen those Love Phoenix or Leave Phoenix t-shirts and bumper stickers around town, we have her to thank. She has enviable tas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    Seven Places We're Dining At Before The Rapture

    Benjamin LeathermanDurant's is where we'll be once Jesus comes calling.Not to be gloomy or gauche, but it might be time to start thinking about your last meal.  As those obnoxious billboards scattered around town are warning, The Rapture is prophesized to be happening two days from now. Mu ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 24, 2011

    Final Meditations on the Phoenix Food Scene from Michele Laudig

    Benjamin LeathermanDurant's is where we'll be once Jesus comes calling.Not to be gloomy or gauche, but it might be time to start thinking about your last meal.  As those obnoxious billboards scattered around town are warning, The Rapture is prophesized to be happening two days from now. Mu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Peter DeRuvo Hired as Chef at Prado

    Chef Peter DeRuvo was invited to cook at New York's James Beard House while he was chef at Sassi. ​The off-the-record buzz about chef Peter DeRuvo taking over the chef de cuisine position at Prado is now confirmed news. He officially starts the job on Monday. DeRuvo seems lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    Chris Bianco Buys Out Business Partner in Pizzeria Bianco

    Pizzeria Bianco co-owner Susan Pool has parted ways with the restaurant.​After a 16-year business partnership, James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco is parting ways with Susan Pool, who's been a front-of-the-house fixture at the popular downtown eatery. "I'm taking over the ownership ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Vatra Grillhouse to Become Kitchen 56

    Vatra Grillhouse is now called Kitchen 56.​Will the third time be the charm for the restaurant at the southeast corner of Indian School and 56th Street? The recently renovated building, which used to be a garage, opened in August as Vatra Grillhouse, and, after getting a lukewarm response fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Dining

    September 9, 2010

    Nobuo at Teeter House Proves Izakaya Dreams Really Can Come True in Downtown Phoenix

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    35: Antipasto Platter at Pizzeria Bianco

    ​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 orderLeave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section.Visit o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    Chef Nobuo Fukuda Set to Open New Spot Next Week

    ​Chef Nobuo Fukuda's new restaurant, Nobuo at Teeter House, is undoubtedly the most anticipated opening of the past year. When his last eatery, Sea Saw, went out with a bang and a whole lot of hamachi last June, fans of the James Beard Award winner's stunning modern Japanese cuisi ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 27, 2010

    Rito's Mexican Food: You Can't Fix What Isn't Broken

    ​Chef Nobuo Fukuda's new restaurant, Nobuo at Teeter House, is undoubtedly the most anticipated opening of the past year. When his last eatery, Sea Saw, went out with a bang and a whole lot of hamachi last June, fans of the James Beard Award winner's stunning modern Japanese cuisi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    Rito's Mexican Food: Celebrating Over 30 Years of Super-Secret Success, But Why?

    ​Nothing. No flashing "open" neon sign, no guideposts, no outdoor banners screaming, "Curt Schilling Loves Our Green Chile Burro!" or "Guy Fieri Got the Brush-Off Here!" For over 30 years, Rito's Mexican Food has been hidden in an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood in Central Phoenix, with only in-t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Chef Talk: Charles Stotts of Avalon (part two)

    ​Yesterday we sat down with Charles Stotts of Avalon in south Scottsdale. Lucky for you, there's a part two! Want to hear about Stotts recent foodgasm? Read on ... What's the best tool in your kitchen drawer? A spoon. I am against tongs; they're something else you won't find in my kitchen. Tongs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    Pizzeria Bianco: Is it Worth the Wait?

    A little wine, a little cheese, and good company makes the wait for a seat at Pizzeria Bianco more than bearable. ​It's purely coincidental that I ended up at Pizzeria Bianco the day after news leaked out about Every Day With Rachael Ray's new March issue, which declares Chris Bianco's pizz ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    The Wonders of Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta

    A little wine, a little cheese, and good company makes the wait for a seat at Pizzeria Bianco more than bearable. ​It's purely coincidental that I ended up at Pizzeria Bianco the day after news leaked out about Every Day With Rachael Ray's new March issue, which declares Chris Bianco's pizz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    Pimping the Obvious in Phoenix

    A friend just sent me a link to today's dining post in Tasting Table, a sort of Daily Candy-style food newsletter with New York, Los Angeles, and "Everywhere" editions. Phoenix got the "Everywhere" love, except Tasting Table's four dining picks for this city were so predictable. I wish they would'v ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2009

    Big Feature on Chris Bianco in Martha Stewart Living

    Got a craving for Pizzeria Bianco lately? Better get yourself down there asap -- like, probably tonight -- before too many people start cracking open their brand-new copies of Martha Stewart Living. The place is notorious for its wait, but I'm betting it will soon be even longer. Phoenix's cele ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2009

    April 14 In Blogs: Bright Eyes, Chris Bianco, Red Hot Robots and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Violent Fugitive on the Loose in West Valley, Says DPS Angry Bus Dri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2009

    Calexico Classy at Heritage Square Concert

    Luke HolwerdaCalexico's Joey Burns sings at the band's show Saturday at Heritage Square. See more shots in our Calexico slide show.There's one word that describes the Calexico concert at Heritage Square last night: Classy. From the tastefully-appointed stage, to the home-made tamales and high-end be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    Art Burn: More than Tummies Growling at Cibo

    Some of the worst restaurant art is found (unsurprisingly) in the restrooms. I can understand the urge to tuck away a bland floral print purchased on clearance at Ross or an ugly oil painting done by the owner's nephew and thus forced to be on display somewhere. But when a hip, "urban chic meets vin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Miniature Tigers Yucca Gig a Nice Send-Off for Big Tour

    With their star swiftly rising thanks to a slate of dates opening for Ben Folds and a showcase at SxSW, a lot of us showing up at Miniature Tigers' show at Yucca Tap Room last night kind of thought this could be one the last times we'd see the band for free. If that's the case, we got a great show t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2008

    Phoenix Phoodies: Rancho Pinot's Chrysa Makes Mozzarella

    With their star swiftly rising thanks to a slate of dates opening for Ben Folds and a showcase at SxSW, a lot of us showing up at Miniature Tigers' show at Yucca Tap Room last night kind of thought this could be one the last times we'd see the band for free. If that's the case, we got a great show t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2008

    Love Phoenix or Leave Phoenix

    With their star swiftly rising thanks to a slate of dates opening for Ben Folds and a showcase at SxSW, a lot of us showing up at Miniature Tigers' show at Yucca Tap Room last night kind of thought this could be one the last times we'd see the band for free. If that's the case, we got a great show t ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 6, 2008

    Food PHX

    With their star swiftly rising thanks to a slate of dates opening for Ben Folds and a showcase at SxSW, a lot of us showing up at Miniature Tigers' show at Yucca Tap Room last night kind of thought this could be one the last times we'd see the band for free. If that's the case, we got a great show t ... More >>

  • News

    May 3, 2007

    The Big Chill

    One Valley gelateria has the competition licked

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2006

    Sittin' in the Waiting Room

    One Valley gelateria has the competition licked

  • News

    November 30, 2006

    Matt's Big Hassle

    Three years ago, Mayor-elect Phil Gordon promised to make it easier for small businesses to renovate old buildings. But the problems faced by one indie restaurateur show that, if anything, it's harder than ever

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 28, 2006

    Morning Ritual

    Three years ago, Mayor-elect Phil Gordon promised to make it easier for small businesses to renovate old buildings. But the problems faced by one indie restaurateur show that, if anything, it's harder than ever

  • Dining

    August 17, 2006

    Dance Flavor

    Can't spin these platters

  • News

    April 6, 2006

    Single-File, Please!

    No more Mr. Nice Gardeners: The feathered fiend on Mayor Phil's idiot stammerings after the big undocumented-workers' march

  • Dining

    August 8, 2002

    Take It to the Bianco

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    April 6, 2000

    Pantry Raid

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    January 20, 2000

    Field of Greens

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    November 4, 1999

    Second Helpings

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    October 21, 1999

    Second Helpings

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    December 26, 1996

    Little Pig Man

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    October 17, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    June 6, 1996

    Menu for a Small Planet

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

  • Dining

    August 24, 1995

    SECOND HELPINGS

    Glorified prison food never sounded so good

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