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Chefs, What Would It Take to Sell Yourselves to a Major Corporation?

Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com.Since James Beard likened himself to a "gastronomic whore" after signing an ... More >>

New Online Wine Retailer Cuts Out the Middleman for Savings on Top-Notch Wine

The folks at Nakedwines.com, a British online wine retailer that recently launched in the United States, say they have some bad news for wine lovers. "When you spend $50 on a bottle of delicious Napa Cab, you are spending about $7 on wine," the website says. "And $43 on sales, marketing and other s ... More >>

Fiscal Cliff: The Up on the Sun Playlist for Your Financial Woes

If you're not a thumbsucking moron who only cares about which overzealous rapper impregnated which leg-spreading reality star, you might've heard of this thing called the "fiscal cliff." If not, lemme just clue you in via economist Paul Craig Roberts: "The fiscal cliff is automatic spending cuts an ... More >>

Chow Bella's Gift Guide for the Starving College Student

What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we've been making lists -- and checking them twice -- and we've got some suggestions for the nice people on your list. Today, Chow Bella's Gift Guide for the Starving College Student. There's no single word that universally descr ... More >>

VegCo Market, 100% Plant-Based Store Opening Early 2013

For a while now, we've been hearing about a 100% plant-based supermarket planning to open in early 2013 in a space just south of Central and McDowell. It's called VegCo and they already have a big social media following with over 1500 likes on their Facebook page. See also: - Now Open: Freeze- ... More >>

Wine Somm Dave Johnson Takes Managerial Position at Davanti Enoteca and Ponders the Demise of the Sommelier

See also: Chef Pete DeRuvo to Head Kitchen at New Davanti Enoteca Add another familiar name to the talented line-up who'll be working at Davanti Enoteca, slated to open in early August. Wine sommelier Dave Johnson -- best known for his stints at Atlas Bistro and the defunct Sol y Sombra -- will be ... More >>

Watch: Murderous Burger Chases Man, World's Largest McDonalds Built In a Minute

See Also: Hipster Foodie Mauled By Bear to '80s New Wave Soundtrack in Very Satisfying Video See Also: Video Mashup: Brad Pitt Eating. And Eating With all the talk about how bad fast food is for your health, it's not surprising that a team of French art students might create a vision of a world in ... More >>

Scottsdale Epicurean Expo: Generally Underwhelming, Better Luck Next Year?

Of the 30 or so stalls at the Epicurean Expo there were only two that were genuinely exciting, a handful that were cool, and many that made us ask,"What has that got to do with food?" The blurb for the Epicurean Expo -- held yesterday and today inside the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts a ... More >>

Popcorn and Chocolate: Some Wisdom Before You Start Scarfing It Down in the Name of Health

Why is the Swedish chef stuffing a Costco flat of popcorn into the microwave? Probably because he heard the findings announced by a researcher from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. In short: Air-popped popcorn is not only delicious but also contains high concentrations of a type of anti-o ... More >>

Safeway Pulls the Plug on "Pink Slime" Textured Beef

Ah, there's nothing like ammonia-treated meat. Lovingly called, "pink slime," it's been the recent subject of celebu-chef Jamie Oliver, fast food, school lunches, and of course, our nightmares. Apparently consumer pressure on this meat monstrosity -- specifically beef with the controversial filler ... More >>

Employee-Owned WinCo Set to Shake Up the Valley's Supermarket Scene

On the heels of the news that Sprouts Farmers Market will merge with competitor Sunflower Farmers Market, a new grocery store is preparing to further shake up the Valley's competitive supermarket scene. WinCo, the employee-owned, no-frills discount supermarket based in Boise, Idaho, has announced i ... More >>

Part Two of Our Interview With David Walker, Co-Founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

During Arizona Beer Week, we had the opportunity to sit down with David Walker, co-founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Part one of the interview premiered yesterday; read on for part two, when we talk about the state of the beer world, Firestone's blending process, and what new beers the brewery ... More >>

AndyTalk: New Year's Eve and the Simplicity of an Over-the-Top Cheese Platter

For abundance, eye appeal, and ease of preparation I suggest a bounty of simple foods that I call a cheese platter on steroids.

Susan Tully's Wassail Christmas

Christmas comes a little early to Chow Bella this year -- in the form of some darn good holiday storytelling. Today, Susan Tully shares a booze-filled tale of love and cheer. Claire Lawton​The first time I met my next-door neighbor, I was a guest at his annual Wassail party. His Wassail wa ... More >>

Tortilla Pudding and Churros at Ticoz

This week we headed to Ticoz Resto-Bar to see what yummy Latin fusion desserts they have to offer. Their Tortilla Pudding - a gooey, cinnamony cake - definitely did not disappoint our taste buds.

Hanna Gabrielsson's Summer Salmon Skewer

Hanna GabrielssonLemon, olive oil and pink pepper marinated salmon skewer with mango salsa and Greek salad.​This week we met Hanna Gabrielsson, the woman behind the cute and friendly Scandinavian bistro, Beaver Choice. She shared her life story, opera preferences, and today, a recipe for one of h ... More >>

Ten Phoenix Hot Dogs Worth Their Mustard

Dulce de Leche Churros from La Tolteca

Erica O'NeilAddictive dulce de leche churros from La Tolteca's panaderia. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Valley. This wee ... More >>

In Season: Eggplant

Whether you're a CSA devotee, a farmers' market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we'll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. This week's harvest: Eggplant Jennifer Woods​Eggplant is voluptuous, it feels good in your hands and tastes incredibly comforting - esp ... More >>

In Season: Winter Squash

Whether you're a CSA devotee, a farmers' market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we'll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. This week's harvest: Winter Squash. Jennifer WoodsClockwise from top left: buttercup, sweet dumpling, butternut, and spaghetti squash​ W ... More >>

Sew Obsessed: An Addiction to Fabric

Yichao Wang, What Are You Eating?

Yichao Wang​Yichao Wang The artistic director of CloPet Theatr can be seen performing with Jester'Z improv this December and January What'd you eat for dinner last night? I ate at Hong Kong Gormet Buffet in Ahwatukee. Delicious though a bit pricey--but lots of yummy seafood, and great sushi as w ... More >>

Cheese from Costco Likely Tied to E.Coli Cases, Officials Say

  ​This just in from the Arizona Department of Health Services: You might want to think twice before cutting the cheese. From a DHS news release sent out this afternoon: More than two dozen cases of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in five states are likely tied to cheese sold or tasted at ... More >>

Sara Oliver, What Are You Eating?

Sara Oliver​Sara Oliver The jeweler and artist has an art opening on Friday, November 5 at Sweets and Beats. Hanging on the walls will be about 120 drawings and mixed media pieces all under $20, plus there will be Tammie Coe cupcakes and a free show by Doctor Dinosaur from Tucson. Her jewelry lin ... More >>

Defeated Congressman Harry Mitchell: More Time for Grandchildren, Trips to Costco

Congressman Harry Mitchell​A crowd of Congressman Harry Mitchell's supporters gathered at Tempe Mission Palms, waiting for the defeated congressman to arrive. Mitchell, a Democrat who represented Congressional District 5 for two terms, lost his seat to Republican David Schweikert.It was not ... More >>

Blueberry Crisp to the Rescue from the Thrifty Cook

​ Every week, artist, writer and cook Cyndi Coon will bring you an idea for making the most of what you've already got in the pantry or the fridge. Ladies and gentlemen, we introduce the Thrifty Cook. How many times have you ventured into Costco for a single item and walked out with a cart fu ... More >>

DeepChocolate VitaTops Hit Costco

​I'll be the first person to admit, I've never heard of VitaTops. But a friend just sent me an excited message telling me, "Trust me, this is fucking breaking news! Usually you have to mail order these."Well alright, then. Turns out, these things are edible muffin tops. (I say edible, I suppo ... More >>

What Can I Do With My Crock Pot?

In honor of the question, "What on earth do I do with that Costco-impulse-buy Crock Pot sitting on the kitchen counter," I present: Crock Pot Cooking: Low and Slow is the way to go! (Part I) Vintage Avocado Green​Ah, the formerly avocado and mustard colored cooking wonders of the Seventies have ... More >>

January 11 In Blogs: No Pants Ride, Spoon, Culver's, and John McCain

​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: Federal Witnesses Against Joe Arpaio Still Fear MCSO; U.S. Attorney's Office Suggested Th ... More >>

Sarah Palin @ Costco

"Senator" Janet Napolitano? "President" Sarah Palin? No Thanks, Say Cronkite Poll Respondents

If we're lucky, she'll never come back... Sand Landers want former guv and now-DHS czar Janet Napolitano to keep polishing her chair in D.C. And not as a U.S. Senator. That's what a new Cronkite-Eight poll reveals. In a hypothetical 2010 head-to-head between Nappy and Senator John Mc ... More >>

Sarah Palin Book Tour Schedules Stop in Tempe

www.babble.com​Will Sarah Palin be coming to the Valley to promote her new book? You betchya! On December 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the former GOP vice-presidential candidate will be at the Costco in Tempe to promote her new tell-all, Going Rogue.  Palin began her book tour on Oprah y ... More >>

Shopping for Kitchen Supplies: Costco Business Center

Sloane BurwellThe mandoline - a serious savings on a powerful tool.​ Ask any chef or great cook and they'll tell you - it's all in the tools. Home cooks could spend the rest of their lives amassing their collection, and truth be told - they often do. But what if you're just starting out, on ... More >>

Battle of the Free Samples

Costco vs. Sam's Club The economy is rough these days and we could all use a free meal. If you head to your nearest bulk goods store on the weekend, you'll find a glut of free samples that would fill anyone. But which bulk store has the better samples going on, Costco or Sam's Club? We mooched off a ... More >>

There's a Winner in Town

Hint: It ain’t the D-Backs

Spooning: The Tao of Towels

You can find a kitchen towel just about everywhere nowadays. The cheap and obvious place to purchase is your local supermarket or Target store. Keep in mind, the local places are going to have cheap weave towels that usually have a tacky floral print or lame color scheme. You can also find expens ... More >>

Arty Girl: BogusArtFair.Info can help you

I'll be the first to admit that I've made some downright stupid decisions with money in my time. When I was 15, I saved up to buy a stereo. Now, this was circa 1996 so I shelled out for a fancy 3-disc changer that I bought from Costco, of all places.It had the slowest tray on the planet that tr ... More >>

I Gave Up Shopping at Target

Monday Night Martha: Almond Joy

For years, the hunt has been on for just the right sweet/salty/spicy nut mix recipe, to no avail. Either the recipe calls for something hard to find (an unusual spice), something not very appetizing (some of us just don't like rosemary or other plants in our nuts) or a step too tough to master (e.g ... More >>

Blaine Drake’s Curvilinear Scoville House Is Gone, and So Is a Little of Phoenix’s Architectural History

Boxing Match

Record companies get greedy with repackaging excess

Christmas Carumba

Owners can't spell, but man, can they cook

OK, Go Go

Paper Heart makes a Modest Proposal

Big Time Mallin'

Living, loving and loathing in the mini-cities of the Valley's malls

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Gaybangin'

Our night shift explores the rowdy gay gangsta hip-hop scene

The Last Straw

Iguana Mack's lacks flavor, flair

Chutney Swoop

DOGIE HOUSES

PLEASE, SIR, CAN I HAVE SONORAN?