Deborah Knight

West of Western Feeds Downtown

Power to the people

Get ready for West of Western

Kaleidoscope Cuisine

It's one from Country A, one from Country B on Mosaic menu

Last Chance to Vote for Local Heroes

My friend Pamela Hamilton, editor of Edible Phoenix, just sent an invitation to Chow Bella readers to vote online for this year's Local Hero Awards, the annual accolades given to hard-working people in the culinary community. Friday's the last day. If you're familiar with the mag, then you'll ... More >>

This Just In: Chef Line-Up for West of Western

Wasn't it just New Year's Eve? Weren't we just shivering in our sweaters and jackets? All of a sudden it's March, and it feels like summer's right around the corner. No complaints from me, buddy. I love this time of year, not only because of the balmy weather, but because there's so much to do ... More >>

West of Western Culinary Festival

Wasn't it just New Year's Eve? Weren't we just shivering in our sweaters and jackets? All of a sudden it's March, and it feels like summer's right around the corner. No complaints from me, buddy. I love this time of year, not only because of the balmy weather, but because there's so much to do ... More >>

Pieces of Ate

Putting together the missing pieces at Scottsdale’s Mosaic

Chef Talk: Deborah Knight, Mosaic

Lauren GilgerChef Deborah Knight in the entrance to Mosaic in North Scottsdale.Deborah Knight would simply not make it on Fox's Hell's Kitchen. It's not that she's not good enough. She's just too nice. She teaches rather than barking orders, which may be why her employees call her "Mom." And they ... More >>

July 21 In Blogs: Wavves, Source Victoria, Mosaic, and George Gascon

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: Up on the Sun: New Wavves Song Available on Sendspace Source Victoria to Play Rhythm Room Twice This Month, August ... More >>

Recipe: Vietnamese Pepper Pot from Mosaic

Lauren GilgerChef Deborah Knight in the kitchen of Mosaic.The travels of Deborah Knight are documented in her recipes. She's visited almost every continent (Australia and Antarctica seem to be the only two left off her list) and she's getting ready to head off again, when her restaurant, Mosaic cl ... More >>

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: Copper Star Coffee's Coconut Mocha Richardson's, RIP Chef Talk: Deb ... More >>

Chef Talk: Matt Taylor, Metro Brasserie

Lauren Gilger Executive Chef Matt Taylor in Metro Brasserie in Old Town Scottsdale.​A traditionalist and an up-and-comer at once, 25-year-old Matt Taylor is probably the youngest executive chef around, and he's one of the most well known. Taylor is a curious combination of discipline and e ... More >>

Metro's Matt Taylor Heading to Vegas

​After a few weeks of speculation that Metro Brasserie chef Matt Taylor was heading to glitzier pastures -- Vegas, baby -- word is out that he's given notice with restaurant owner Fred Unger and will soon be heading to Sin City to head the kitchen at Michael Mina at the Bellagio.Prior to opening M ... More >>

Charleen Badman of FnB

Chef Charleen Badman's interest in food stems from two unlikely sources: Her mom's less-than-stellar cooking and the teenage dream of owning a car. What started as a means to dream fulfillment - both edibility and mobility - grew into a passion for food that has Badman traversing continents and stak ... More >>