Craig DeMarco

Postino Arcadia Now Offering Weekend Brunch

Arcadians looking for a new weekend brunch spot can now add Postino to the list. See also: - Postino Owners to Open Joyride Taco House in Gilbert in June - Mother's Day in Metro Phoenix: 12 Recommendations Based on Time, Budget, and Location The stylish little wine cafe at 3939 East Campbell Aven ... More >>

Federal Pizza: Empire-Building on Central Avenue

10 Best Things I Ate in October

Sharing my favorite eats of the month from new restaurants, reviewed restaurants, and places I've popped into just because. It's not a countdown, it's a collection. And I hope it inspires. Enjoy. Pork Stomach and Black Pepper Clay Pot at New Hong Kong "I can't believe I'm on my second bowl," rema ... More >>

Federal Pizza: Wood-Fired Fare, Corn Coins, and Growlers to Go

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

Federal Pizza Opening Monday, October 22, in Central Phoenix (And We've Got the Menu)

Commence drooling, pizza fans. Federal Pizza, the latest restaurant from restaurateur Craig DeMarco and his Upward Projects team, is set to open on Monday, October 22. See also: Tastemakers 2012 - Craig DeMarco Tastemakers 2012 - MJ Coe Located at 5210 North Central Avenue in Central Phoenix, in ... More >>

4: Cathy Hayes

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8: Bob McClendon

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14: Josh Hebert

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15: Jim Cerreta Sr.

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16: Bernie Kantak

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17: Bryan Dooley

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21: Peter DeRuvo

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24: Jeff Zimmerman

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26: Korina Adkins

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28: Clint Spotleson

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31: Tim Wilson

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Postino/Windsor Owners Announce Opening of New Pizzeria

See also: Postino, Windsor, and Churn Owners to Open Two More Concepts See also: Postino/Windsor Owners to Open New Phoenix Restaurant in Historic Digs A new pizza place in a historic bank building, wood-fired pizzas designed by master baker MJ Coe, small-batch craft beers, and custom growlers -- i ... More >>

33: Victoria Chavez

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34: Pamela Hamilton

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38: Charleen Badman

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Noca Re-Opens with New Look, New Breads and New Cocktail Program

See also: Noca Owner Eliot Wexler on Chef Claudio Urciuoli See also: Windsor and Churn: Behind the Design Scenes with Craig DeMarco, Lauren Baily and Daniel Germani What a difference a month makes! Owner Eliot Wexler closed Noca for summer hiatus the first of July. And today, he re-opens with a b ... More >>

41: Michael Perry

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43: Wendell Crow

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45: Marco Bianco

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48: Lisa Reinhardt

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54: Dave Andrea

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55: Farah Khalid

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63: Audrey Lasalle

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68: Cindy Gentry

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Postino, Windsor, and Churn Owners to Open Two More Concepts

Upward Projects, the group comprising Craig DeMarco, wife Kris DeMarco, and Lauren and Wyatt Bailey, hasn't officially released the information yet, but I've learned that the owners of Windsor and Churn and the three-restaurant mini-chain, Postino, are planning to open two additional concepts in the ... More >>

78: Eugenia Theodosopolous

Recently inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame as "Pastry Chef Extraordinaire," Eugenia Theodosopolous traces her culinary roots to her time studying and working at the Ecole Lenotre in Paris. At Essence Bakery Café in Tempe, Chef/owner Eugenia offers high-quality organic local food and P ... More >>

87: DJ Fernandes

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Postino Winecafé Set to Open in Gilbert -- Yes, Gilbert

Seriously ... Gilbert? That was my first thought when I learned Postino was extending its reach out there to the far East Valley (yeah, I'm a Central Phoenix guy). Despite my apprehension, I got outta the bubble and ventured way past the strip malls and tract homes of varying shades of beige to ch ... More >>

Windsor's Matty Helland Wins Devour Bartending Competition

It was mixologist mayhem this Wednesday night at The Vig Uptown, where, among a packed house of more than 150 spectators, 11 bartenders went head to head for prizes and bragging rights at the 3rd Annual Devoured Cocktail Competition. Matty Helland of Windsor, restaurateurs Craig DeMarco and Lauren ... More >>

Windsor to Debut Brunch Menu and Bloody Mary Bar

As if the stars were aligning to ensure at least one of my predictions for the Valley food scene actually comes true, Windsor, the cozy North Central neighborhood bar and restaurant from restaurateurs Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey, has announced it will debut its very own brunch menu -- which incl ... More >>

What's the Most Unusual Item That's Been Ripped Off From Your Restaurant?

Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where each week Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question or topic New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. ​Salt and pepper shakers, flatware, tea light ... More >>

Everybody's a Critic, But Some Are Better Than Others. And Yeah, That Smarts.

www.etsy.com/shop/DawnS​Typically, here at Chow Bella, we prefer to sit back and let the conversation happen. We break the news, make the pronouncement, share the opinion. Then it's your job, reader, to hash it all out -- and of course let us know when we're wrong. But after the downright ... More >>

Windsor's Menu Needs Some Buttoning Up

Windsor and Churn: A Design Tour

Claire Lawton ​When restauranteurs Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey went for a walk through the Windsor neighborhood in uptown Phoenix, they found a home for their third restaurant endeavor (they also run the Postinos in Arcadia and on Central Avenue). The building was old, even for Phoenix s ... More >>

The Windsor and Churn a Good Fit for "Rad" People

The folks at The Windsor and Churn really want you around.​Last month, a local blogger reported that a cheeky sign advertising "Wanted: Rad People" had gone up on the historic 1940 Windsor Court building at Central Ave. and Oregon set to house Postino founder Craig DeMarco's new culinar ... More >>

Windsor and Churn, DeMarco's Latest, to Open Next Week

​The guy who brought us Postino and La Grande Orange is at it again, with news today that two stylish-sounding eateries will open next week in Phoenix. This morning, azcentral.com reported that on April 25 Craig DeMarco is opening Windsor (a bar with light food) and Churn (ice cream) i ... More >>

Final Meditations on the Phoenix Food Scene from Michele Laudig

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 >>

Now Open: Radio Cafe

​Call it channel surfing. LGO Hospitality's Bob Lynn and Craig DeMarco didn't want to stick to an Italian menu anymore, so they rechristened Radio Milano as Radio Cafe. The restaurant reopens tonight after a three-week hiatus for renovations. Sushi's on the menu now, thanks to chef Takeshi H ... More >>

In the Former Lisa G Space, The Main Ingredient Ale House Spices Up the Coronado District with Craft Beer and Coneys

LGO Public House Coming to CityScape

​What a major, major coup for downtown Phoenix. Bob Lynn, the creator of La Grande Orange Grocery -- which brought new life to east Phoenix and spawned a busy hub of eateries at 40th Street and Campbell -- will be launching a new gastropub by the end of the year at downtown's CityScape deve ... More >>

Postino Owner Craig DeMarco Bringing New Concept to Central

​He's already hit a home run with Postino Central, the just-north-of-Camelback eatery that's a spinoff of his ultra-popular Arcadia wine bar. Now restaurateur Craig DeMarco has his sights on something practically across the street. DeMarco is excited about the circa 1940 building at Central ... More >>

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