Dana Mule

What Will Get Someone Blacklisted From a Restaurant?

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. Miss a question? Go here.Gentle laughter, clinking glasses, soft music -- ... More >>

Why Don't Some Restaurants Take Reservations?

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. Miss a question? Go here.When it comes to dining out, some of us need a re ... More >>

Hula's Modern Tiki Opens Twirl Frozen Yogurt in Cool New Digs

Those who enjoy an island-style eat or rum-filled tropical cocktail at Hula's Modern Tiki, the restaurant just a few city blocks from the light-rail stop at Central Avenue and Camelback Road, now have a new way to get cool besides striking a pose on Hula's inviting patio. Twirl Frozen Yogurt, the n ... More >>

Should Guests Tip for To-Go Orders?

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. Miss a question? Go here.In his book, Keep the Change: A Clueless Tipper's ... More >>

Is the Foie Gras Controversy Justified?

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. Miss a question? Go here.Anthony Bourdain supports it, Wolfgang Puck's aga ... More >>

Tonight: Mahalo Mondays Debut at Hula's Modern Tiki

​It's hard enough to come by restaurants in CenPho that are open on Mondays, let alone ones doing special events. Hula's Modern Tiki was, until recently, one of those places that was usually dark at the start of the week, but now it's back open on Mondays, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. And as of ... More >>

Hula’s Modern Tiki Is a Tropic Blunder

More Action on Central: Hula's Modern Tiki

It's no secret that I'm a sucker for neat old buildings -- especially ones that house restaurants -- so imagine my delight when I discovered that somebody leased that far-out building in the middle of the Haus/Movies On Central/soon-to-be Lola Coffee strip (4700 N. Central). You know, the one ... More >>