Douglas Rodriguez

Blogs
June 4, 2013
With Help From His New Partners, Julian Wright Is Taking Over Mill Avenue: Revitalizing Robbie Fox, Re-Opening Canteen as El Hefe Super-Macho Taqueria and Opening a Tiny New Speakeasy Called Nickel
You really do have to wonder if Mill Avenue mogul Julian Wright (who owns La Bocca Urban Pizzeria, Canteen Modern Tequila and The Handlebar on that street) ever sleeps. The restaurateur and CEO of Fork & Dagger Restaurant Group just opened Gringo Star Street Bar (also on Mill) not much more than two ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2013
Friends of the James Beard Benefit Dinner Last Night in Scottsdale
If you've ever wondered why chefs do what they do, look no further than a kitchen on a night like last night to find the answer. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes an army of chefs to put on a James Beard-worthy meal -- and they have a whole lot fun doing it. See also: - ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2011
Anthony Redendo of Sofrita and Redendo's Pizzeria
Courtesy of Anthony Redendo For Anthony Redendo of Sofrita and Redendo's Pizzeria, having a successful restaurant of one's own is not enough. Redendo is a teacher and mentor to his culinary students at Phoenix College as well as his followers on Facebook. Is this guy really a ch ... More >>
Blogs
October 20, 2009
This Week: Crave Arizona Culinary Festival
The folks behind Crave Arizona set the bar really high with the event's debut last year (it was originally dubbed Eats3), but round two, set for October 22 to 24, promises to be an even bigger culinary blowout, featuring 50 high-profile Arizona chefs and a handful of celebrity guests who'll ... More >>
Blogs
April 14, 2009
Scottsdale Culinary Fest Comprises 12 Events This Week
The Scottsdale Culinary Festival sounds monolithic, but the granddaddy among the Valley's culinary festivals is surprisingly multifaceted -- a dozen different events at 16 different restaurants and venues around town, ranging from casual tastings to semi-formal sit-down occasions.
Best of Phoenix
September 18, 2003
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Deseo
Dining
March 20, 2003
A Restaurant Named Desire
Deseo delights discerning diners
Dining
January 2, 2003
Inn Sync
New resort restaurants set a tony table