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Christopher Gross

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    Christopher Gross Makes Pig Feet You'd Walk a Mile For

    The Chef: Christopher Gross The Restaurant: Christopher's Restaurant The Animal: Pig The Dish: Pied de cochon Chef Christopher Gross can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear -- or a pig trotter for that matter. And he does it often, featuring pied de cochon (the pretty French word for pig feet) on ... More >>

  • News

    March 22, 2012

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

    The Chef: Christopher Gross The Restaurant: Christopher's Restaurant The Animal: Pig The Dish: Pied de cochon Chef Christopher Gross can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear -- or a pig trotter for that matter. And he does it often, featuring pied de cochon (the pretty French word for pig feet) on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2012

    Valley Chefs Demonstrate How Not to Saber a Champagne Bottle

    Looks as if a few notable Valley chefs may have benefited from our post last week on sabrage, the name given to the practice of opening a champagne bottle with a sword. Last month, during a benefit dinner at the home of Jamie Hormel (owner of the Wrigley Mansion, heir to the Hormel meat-packing emp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2011

    Chef Christopher Gross Cooks for Martha Stewart (It's a Good Thing)

    ​Last night, while the rest of us were watching Modern Family and putting the finishing touches on our Transformers costume for Halloween, Christopher Gross, the James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Christopher's and Crush Lounge in Central Phoenix, was busy with his own evening activit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    Chef Christopher Gross to Host Wine Dinner at Christopher's and Crush Lounge

    ​Looks like some busy days ahead for Christopher Gross, chef and owner of Christopher's and Crush Lounge in Central Phoenix. In addition to his ongoing participation in helping to overhaul the Wrigley Mansion and participating in Arizona Restaurant Week, the James Beard Award-winner is also h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Christopher Gross' Perfect Food Day

    Christopher Gross​ We've known and loved Chef Christopher Gross' French-inspired cuisine for so many years -- we guess you could say we have a "crush" on him - sorry, couldn't resist. For a little fun, Chef Gross likes to fly across the pond and jump on his bike to give it a spin. This is him at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Christopher Gross Helping to Overhaul the Wrigley Mansion

    ​Chef Christopher Gross​In a case of one Valley legend aiding another, Christopher Gross, the James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Christopher's and Crush Lounge in Central Phoenix, is helping to overhaul the Wrigley Mansion, the 1930s-vintage manse that overlooks the area surroun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Flavors of Phoenix 2011 and Chicken Pizza in Today's Eater's Digest

    bunsinmyoven.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Flavors of Phoenix 2011Get your wallets out for this event. The 20th Annual Flavors of Phoenix is happening this Thursday. Thirty of the Valley's top chefs, including Aaron May, Beau Mac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Christopher Gross' Scallops with Green Tea

    Courtesy of Christopher Gross​ Yesterday we wrapped up our conversation with Chef Christopher Gross of Christopher's and Crush Lounge about his time spent in Japan during the Tohoku earthquake. Today he will show us how to make a scallop dish inspired by the Orient. Just as you might expect of Jap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Christopher Gross in Japan, Part Two

    ​Yesterday we started our conversation with Christopher Gross of Christopher's and Crush Lounge about his recent time spent in Japan. Today we continue. Drinking tea may never be the same for Gross. The Tohoku earthquake struck while he was disrobing to be dressed in his kimono for a tea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    Christopher Gross Recalls Vacationing in Japan during the Tohoku Earthquake

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  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    Local Restaurant Peeps' Predictions for 2011

    What cuts of meat will you be eating in 2011?​Helen Yung, Sweet Republic co-ownerI think it'll be the year of gourmet food trucks. It started this year but will make a huge jump in 2011, with well-regarded restaurants joining the game.Craig DeMarco, Postino ownerMy short list: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2010

    Christopher's Serves Limited-Edition Andy Warhol Dom Perignon

    Forget about New Kids on the Block. My obsession as an eighth grader was Andy Warhol. His art, the fashionable people in his world, Nico, Edie, the Velvets, Interview Magazine . . . it was all impossibly glamorous to little me, an image of New York City life and the art scene that shaped my m ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 28, 2010

    Chef Christopher Gross' Kitchen Secrets

    Forget about New Kids on the Block. My obsession as an eighth grader was Andy Warhol. His art, the fashionable people in his world, Nico, Edie, the Velvets, Interview Magazine . . . it was all impossibly glamorous to little me, an image of New York City life and the art scene that shaped my m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    Christopher Gross of Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge

    Chef Christopher Gross of Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge understandably asks journalist to call him Chef Christopher rather than Chef Gross: "I guess it's not the best last name for a chef," he says. Today he tells us about how he dodged the bullet of school lunch, the ensuing panic after ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Petite Maison Hosts Chef Matt Carter Tonight

    ​Petite Maison created plenty of buzz when it launched its late-night "Staff Meal" (offered from 10 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Saturday) and now the cozy French country spot in Old Town is mixing things up by welcoming guest chefs into chef James Porter's kitchen. Tonight, chef M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Second Anniversary Party at Christopher's/Crush Tonight

    ​A lot can happen in two years. Tonight, chef Christopher Gross and his staff will welcome guests with special treats in honor of 730 days in business at Christopher's/Crush Lounge. Show up to the lounge between 6 and 10 p.m., and enjoy complimentary appetizers and extended happy hour sp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Chef Christopher Gross Expects Another Foie Protest

    ​There are quite a few restaurants serving foie gras in the Valley, but for some reason, Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge have become a favorite target of protesters who consider the production of foie to be animal cruelty. Chef-owner Christopher Gross says he's had protesters show ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 15, 2010

    Ocean Prime Is All Washed Up

    ​There are quite a few restaurants serving foie gras in the Valley, but for some reason, Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge have become a favorite target of protesters who consider the production of foie to be animal cruelty. Chef-owner Christopher Gross says he's had protesters show ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    Cafe: Ocean Prime

    ​It can be hard to find good sea food in the desert. Unfortunately, the restaurant featured in this week's cafe column won't exactly help your search. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Ocean Prime: Given his background working for Christopher Gross and Eddie Matney, and the sophisticated food he ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Downtown Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery & Wine Bar Grand Opening

    ​It can be hard to find good sea food in the desert. Unfortunately, the restaurant featured in this week's cafe column won't exactly help your search. Food Critic Michele Laudig on Ocean Prime: Given his background working for Christopher Gross and Eddie Matney, and the sophisticated food he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    Phoenix Public Market Celebrates Grand Opening of Urban Grocery

    ​It's been a long time coming. Tuesday marks the first official day for the new Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery & Wine Bar, after non-profit Community Food Connections' extensive fundraising efforts, planning, and renovation of the vintage red brick building that's now its perm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    Foie Gras Protest Tomorrow at Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge

    Foie gras is on menus at some of the best restaurants in the Valley. But tomorrow, a group of protesters will do their best to shed a different light on the culinary delicacy -- and they'll do it in front of a well-respected Phoenix restaurant, James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross' Chri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 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: Caffiend: Cartel Coffee Lab's Iced Toddy Open Casting in PHX for Next Food Net ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    Christopher Gross' Chef's Tour: A Recap

    Sloane BurwellJames Porter gets Aaron May's autograph. After this weekend, it's time to replace "party like a rockstar" with "drink like a chef." Friday night is a bit of a blur for most (if not all) of the participants in a Chef's Tour of central downtown Phoenix restaurants (yes, and bars) dreamed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    June 23 In Blogs: Handguns, Queen YoNasDa, Christopher Gross, and the Arizona Republic

    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: Feathered Bastard: Mad Max Rules: The Arizona Legislature's Mandatory Handgun Ownership Laws Up on the Sun: Queen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    Christopher Gross Takes on Chowhound Regular

    I can't resist the drama, so I've reposted a current Chowhound thread in case the moderators possibly pull the entires. In a nutshell, Eric Schaefer -- a local foodie who goes by ejs1492 on Chowhound, and whose blog, Eric Eats Out, is one of my faves -- has been accused by chef Christopher Gros ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2009

    April 7 In Blogs: Andrew Thomas, Al Sharpton, Ghostbusters 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: County Attorney Andrew Thomas Smears Judge Timothy Ryan -- Again PUMA ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2009

    Christopher Gross Brings Flavor Tripping Trend to AZ

    Listening to chef Christopher Gross explain the mind- and palate-expanding sensation of eating "miracle fruit," I can't help but think of Willy Wonka waxing poetic about Everlasting Gobstoppers. "You can eat a lemon wedge, and it tastes just like a piece of candy!" he tells me. It's called fla ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 31, 2008

    Celebrity chefs Eddie Matney and Christopher Gross stake their names on new restaurants

    Listening to chef Christopher Gross explain the mind- and palate-expanding sensation of eating "miracle fruit," I can't help but think of Willy Wonka waxing poetic about Everlasting Gobstoppers. "You can eat a lemon wedge, and it tastes just like a piece of candy!" he tells me. It's called fla ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 1, 2005

    Oh, Fenix Fair

    Standards done well

  • News

    July 14, 2005

    Letters

    Letters from the issue of Thursday, July 14, 2005

  • Dining

    June 30, 2005

    Reality Check

    Better be good

  • Dining

    October 17, 2002

    The 411

    Party 'zine makes culinary scene

  • Dining

    April 11, 2002

    Hey, Butter Butter

    French fare lightens up, Roaring Fork packs up

  • Dining

    December 28, 2000

    Hangover and Out

    Tips for getting rid of the blahs

  • Dining

    October 12, 2000

    Animal House

    ZooFari nothing to be wild about this year

  • Dining

    June 1, 2000

    Nibbles 'n' Bits

    ZooFari nothing to be wild about this year

  • Dining

    March 9, 2000

    Ego System

    ZooFari nothing to be wild about this year

  • News

    July 8, 1999

    The Cook, the Pastry Chef, the Gossip Columnist and the Fax

    Untimely death of Valley baker heats up angry campaign against acclaimed restaurateur

  • Dining

    May 20, 1999

    Second Helpings

    Untimely death of Valley baker heats up angry campaign against acclaimed restaurateur

  • Dining

    April 8, 1999

    Second Helpings

    Untimely death of Valley baker heats up angry campaign against acclaimed restaurateur

  • Dining

    July 23, 1998

    Meet the Christopherians

    Untimely death of Valley baker heats up angry campaign against acclaimed restaurateur

  • News

    January 1, 1998

    Gross Out

    Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners

  • Dining

    December 11, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners

  • Dining

    November 20, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners

  • Dining

    June 19, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners

  • Dining

    June 27, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners

  • Dining

    June 8, 1995

    SECOND HELPINGS

    Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners

  • Dining

    April 6, 1994

    SECOND HELPINGS

    Christopher's restaurant shakeup leads to breakup of longtime partners

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