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Ethnic and Regional Cuisines

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    November 28, 2011

    Wrapped Goodness: The Twelve Tamales of Christmas from Los Sombreros

    Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 17, 2011

    El Hefe: Tabletop Taps and Mexican Food with a Twist in Scottsdale

    Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen in Chandler

    It's tough to find a restaurant that's 100% vegetarian, but when in doubt, look for a place that serves authentic Indian food. Why? India has the highest population of vegetarians worldwide. For a spicy vegetarian fix, look no further than Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen in Chandler, AZ.

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    Murg Makhani, or Butter Chicken to You and Me

    Ando Muneno​ ​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Murg Makhani from India Oven (1315 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa) The Basics: Mur ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 10, 2011

    Pete's Thai Cuisine: Bold Flavors and More from a Longtime Valley Thai Chef

    Ando Muneno​ ​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Murg Makhani from India Oven (1315 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa) The Basics: Mur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Roasted Vegetable and Bean Tostada with a Fried Egg

    Jennifer Woods​Lately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using butternut squash and green beans.

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Lunch for $10 at Nobuo at Teeter House

    Courtesy of Justin Eats​A common misconception seems to be that delcious -- as in, James Beard-award winning delicious -- food will never  be reasonably priced. Not true, and we've got proof! For this week's $10 lunch, we enjoyed the charming digs of the Teeter House at Heritage S ... More >>

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    November 3, 2011

    Lunch for $10 at Republic Ramen and Noodle Bar

    Lauren Saria​Ramen (when it doesn't come in noodle-brick form out of a package from the grocery store) is a Japanese dish made of wheat noodles served in a flavored broth. The dish has been a part of both Chinese and Japanese cultures for decades and thanks to Nissin Foods, in the early 60s it mad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    The Posidon Adventure: Latest Dare to Dine Challenge

    Labeled "Greek" but advertising discount pizzas, the exterior of Posidon Greek Restaurant & Market does not inspire confidence. ​Every town has a handful of sketchy restaurants. Often it's the joints that look the most questionable that hold the secrets of culinary enlightenment. Then ag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    Beef Stew Review: Tilted Kilt vs. Seamus McCaffrey's

    Lauren SariaIrish Beef Stew from Tilted Kilt ​Open since 1992, Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub and Restaurant has become a downtown Phoenix landmark serving cold brews and traditional eats for years. They've got an impressive selection of drinks and serve food early and late. So when "Irish pub" chai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Lunch under $10 at The Siamese Cat Thai Restaurant

    ​Located just up the strip mall from the Department of Economic Security office, The Siamese Cat Thai Restaurant doesn't exactly scream, "Great food, here!" But take a step inside (no really...hurry on in, no need to dally in the parking lot) and you'll find some delicious food at great ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Chop PHX: Banh Xeo

    ​​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Banh Xeo The Basics: Authentic Vietnamese restaurants tend to have menus that can best be desc ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 6, 2011

    Poblano May Have Difficulty Competing with Neighborhood Staples

    ​​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Banh Xeo The Basics: Authentic Vietnamese restaurants tend to have menus that can best be desc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2011

    Vitamin T Breakfast Starts Today: Buenos Días, Señor Ham & Egg Torta

    Sara Dalton​Wake up, downtown Phoenix, your Mexican breakfast is ready. Vitamin T, celebu-chef Aaron May's home of tacos, tortas, and tequila in the Cityscape building, officially opens for breakfast today and my does it look tasty. Think smoked ham and oven-roasted chicken tortas, a breakfa ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 15, 2011

    Huauchinango's Poblano Cuisine Will Leave You Saying "Holy Mole"

    Sara Dalton​Wake up, downtown Phoenix, your Mexican breakfast is ready. Vitamin T, celebu-chef Aaron May's home of tacos, tortas, and tequila in the Cityscape building, officially opens for breakfast today and my does it look tasty. Think smoked ham and oven-roasted chicken tortas, a breakfa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Hibiscus Quesadillas from Los Sombreros

    Wikimedia Commons- Thelmadatter A bright and beautiful pile of dried hibiscus flowers, ready to become jamaica or quesadillas.​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 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    Pho Ga from Da Vang

    Ando Muneno Da Vang's Pho Ga. ​ ​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburbian-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Pho Ga (Vietnamese Rice Noodle Chicken Soup) from D ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 18, 2011

    Curry Corner Spices Up Tempe with Indo-Pakistani Cuisine

    Ando Muneno Da Vang's Pho Ga. ​ ​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburbian-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Pho Ga (Vietnamese Rice Noodle Chicken Soup) from D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Chef Vincent of Vincent on Camelback, Part Two

    Hayes Button Vincent Guerithault​Yesterday we brought you the first part of our conversation with Chef Vincent Guerithault of Vincent on Camelback. Today our talk continues. What was the new life like for you when you came to America?It was a lot of work. I didn't speak a word of English s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    Five Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix

    America's Taco Shop -- mmm. ​Talk about a tough choice. There's no way to offer up the whole enchilada in one post when it comes to Valley Mexican restaurants -- but here's a start. What's your fave? Tell us in the comments. Here are five of ours. 1. America's Taco ShopWe've sampled nearl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    A Guide to Fresh Mexican Cheese and the Dishes to Top with It

    Wikimedia Commons Fresh queso fresco, ready to use in a variety of Mexican dishes.​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 va ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Sapporo Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card

    Nicole Smith Sapporo's Cocunut Water Martini and Passion-Mango Martini induce a high that's worth their high price.​The Spot: Sapporo, 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd., North Scottsdale, 480-607-1114www.sapporoscottsdale.comThe Hours: 11 a.m. - close, Monday through Friday, and 3 p.m. - close, Satur ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 28, 2011

    Sa Bai Modern Thai Turns an Old Wendy's on Its Ear

    Nicole Smith Sapporo's Cocunut Water Martini and Passion-Mango Martini induce a high that's worth their high price.​The Spot: Sapporo, 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd., North Scottsdale, 480-607-1114www.sapporoscottsdale.comThe Hours: 11 a.m. - close, Monday through Friday, and 3 p.m. - close, Satur ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 21, 2011

    Wahsun Restaurant's Mouthwatering Chinese Food Doesn't Bother with Being Fancy

    Nicole Smith Sapporo's Cocunut Water Martini and Passion-Mango Martini induce a high that's worth their high price.​The Spot: Sapporo, 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd., North Scottsdale, 480-607-1114www.sapporoscottsdale.comThe Hours: 11 a.m. - close, Monday through Friday, and 3 p.m. - close, Satur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    The Elote Cafe Cookbook

    ​ Although he describes himself as an introvert, Jeff Smedstad has always been at ease when sharing his garnered wisdom of Mexican cuisine. At the original strip mall location of Los Sombreros in Scottsdale, a diner's question about ingredients could easily coax him out of the kitchen, and if a cu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Bastille Day Specials in Phoenix

    www.tampabay.comThe Eiffel Tower explodes with fireworks once every year on July 14th.​For those of you who feel like one patriotic holiday in July isn't nearly enough, we've got good news. Thursday, July 14, aka Bastille Day, is upon us -- time to swap your hot dog for a filet mignon and party li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Jean-Georges Vongerichten, World-Renowned Chef, In New PBS Series on Korean Food

    ​Three-star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's culinary empire includes restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Paris, and Shanghai, as well as his flagship eatery Jean Georges in New York. But when it comes to Korean food, Vongerichten needs a little help. That's when he calls on an expert ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Now Open: Kokoro Sushi & Noodle Bar

    ​Hooray -- a quick and casual place to get sushi downtown! Kokoro Sushi & Noodle Bar opened last week in the Arizona Center, two doors down form the trendy Brick Pizza and just east of the movie theater.    The cozy space is casual with high top tables and a little sushi bar ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 16, 2011

    Vitamin T: A Sign of Life in Downtown

    ​Hooray -- a quick and casual place to get sushi downtown! Kokoro Sushi & Noodle Bar opened last week in the Arizona Center, two doors down form the trendy Brick Pizza and just east of the movie theater.    The cozy space is casual with high top tables and a little sushi bar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac, Part 2

    Maya Dukmasova Dan Maldonado and Pablo Lopez, co-owners of Tacos Atoyac​Yesterday Chef Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac dished about why his restaurant isn't your run of the mill taco shop. Today he shares more of his own story, how he and Pablo Lopez came together, and what their future holds ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Roka Akor: Happy Hour Report Card

    House infused Shochu with hand cut ice cubes are half priced during Happy Hour at Roka Akor.​The Spot: Roka Akor, 7299 N. Scottsdale, Rd., Scottsdale, 480-306-8800 www.rokaakor.com The Hours: 5-7pm, daily. The Details: Happy Hour pricing is available in the lounge and bar areas onl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    The Dragon Roll from Stingray Sushi

    Erica O'Neil​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com 82: Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Now Open: ShinBay

    ​Sushi lovers rejoice, Scottsdale has a brand new sushi joint open just in time for summer. Shinji Kurita, sushi chef and former owner of the now-closed Awhatukee sushi spot, ShinBay, quietly opened the doors of his latest project last Wednesday. Once again named ShinBay, the traditional-styl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Lunch Under $10 at Pho Thanh

    ​It's not a side dish. It's not a soup dish. It's pho -- a main course, a noodle dish. In Vietnam, it's the people's food. Street food. And at Pho Thanh, it's delicious. It should be -- it's the house specialty. Think all bowls of pho are the same? Think again. What makes the pho at this west ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 5, 2011

    Your Guide to Partying on Cinco De Mayo 2011

    ​It's not a side dish. It's not a soup dish. It's pho -- a main course, a noodle dish. In Vietnam, it's the people's food. Street food. And at Pho Thanh, it's delicious. It should be -- it's the house specialty. Think all bowls of pho are the same? Think again. What makes the pho at this west ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 5, 2011

    Sekong by Night Brings Cambodian Cuisine to Phoenix

    ​It's not a side dish. It's not a soup dish. It's pho -- a main course, a noodle dish. In Vietnam, it's the people's food. Street food. And at Pho Thanh, it's delicious. It should be -- it's the house specialty. Think all bowls of pho are the same? Think again. What makes the pho at this west ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Sweet Corn Elote Tamales from Molly's Tamales

    Erica O'Neil Sweet corn elote tamales with cheese and nopalitos from Molly's Tamales.​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 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    Breakfast Enchilada Throwdown: Dick's Hideaway vs. Serrano's Mexican Food Restaurant

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/482196578_1ac4ee7a35.jpg ​We've all hadat least one experience with a to-die-for chicken enchilada, right? Maybe even a chicken enchilada so good, you wanted to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Hot damn. Well there's an idea; a breakfast enchilad ... More >>

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    April 28, 2011

    Creole Glory

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/482196578_1ac4ee7a35.jpg ​We've all hadat least one experience with a to-die-for chicken enchilada, right? Maybe even a chicken enchilada so good, you wanted to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Hot damn. Well there's an idea; a breakfast enchilad ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 28, 2011

    When Did Tempe's Mucho Gusto Get Boring?

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/482196578_1ac4ee7a35.jpg ​We've all hadat least one experience with a to-die-for chicken enchilada, right? Maybe even a chicken enchilada so good, you wanted to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Hot damn. Well there's an idea; a breakfast enchilad ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 28, 2011

    Your Guide to Partying on Cinco de Mayo 2011

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/482196578_1ac4ee7a35.jpg ​We've all hadat least one experience with a to-die-for chicken enchilada, right? Maybe even a chicken enchilada so good, you wanted to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Hot damn. Well there's an idea; a breakfast enchilad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    Indian Taco Tussle: The Fry Bread House Vs. Sacred Hogan

      Associated Press​Is "frybread-ulous" a word? If not, it should be. Frybread (or fry bread), a notable Native American food and the official "state bread" of South Dakota (What? They got a state bread?), is a flat dough fried in oil and typically served at home and tribal gathe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2011

    $10 Lunch at Los Taquitos

    Megan Dobransky The exterior of Los Taquitos Grill in Ahwatukee.​Los Taquitos Grill's claim to fame is its appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," although you wouldn't know it by walking into the Mexican restaurant. The only nod to the fame is in the form of co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2011

    Asian Festival at Mekong Plaza: Stick to the Nearby Restaurants for the Really Good Authentic Food

    Christen Bejar​The Arizona Asian Festival is in Mesa this weekend at the Mekong Plaza and on our visit yesterday we found all sorts of things to do -- but if you are planning to eat, we advise you stick to the restaurant fare and avoid the festival offerings. There are really just three ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Lunch Under $10 at The Nile Cafe

    Megan DobranskyHummus sampler featuring roasted red pepper, artichoke and regular hummus. ​The decor at The Nile Cafe in Scottsdale's Papago Plaza is not surprising --  the cozy cafe is Egyptian-themed, complete with big gold sarcophagus models and hieroglyphics-print table cov ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Sushi 102: Roll a Fat One with The Virgin

    ​After last week's tragic experiment with burning cooking sushi rice, The Virgin was tempted to give up on the whole sushi making experience. But armed with a few helpful tips, I mastered the rice technique and moved on to the main event. If you're looking to feed picky eaters or ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2011

    Sushi 101: The Virgin Gets Burned by Sticky Rice

    Uh-oh. That is not soy sauce.​Most American restaurant foods are easy to replicate at home: grilled cheese, burgers, the classic BLT. Japanese and hybrid-Asian foods are another matter. It might seem simple to toss together some rice, crab, seaweed and avocado to make a basic Californi ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 17, 2011

    Your Guide to Partying on St. Patrick's Day

    Uh-oh. That is not soy sauce.​Most American restaurant foods are easy to replicate at home: grilled cheese, burgers, the classic BLT. Japanese and hybrid-Asian foods are another matter. It might seem simple to toss together some rice, crab, seaweed and avocado to make a basic Californi ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 10, 2011

    Taberna Mexicana Gives Phoenix's Mexican Food Competition a Run For Its Masa

    Uh-oh. That is not soy sauce.​Most American restaurant foods are easy to replicate at home: grilled cheese, burgers, the classic BLT. Japanese and hybrid-Asian foods are another matter. It might seem simple to toss together some rice, crab, seaweed and avocado to make a basic Californi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Cafe: Taberna Mexicana

    ​It takes some serious huevos to open a restaurant specializing in Mexican food in the Valley. Every variation on this, the most delicious of ethnic cuisines, must be present already, right? Think again muchacho. This week's Cafe column argues that there's a new restaurant giving the Mexican ... More >>

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