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    March 12, 2013

    15 St. Patrick's Day Food Fails

    Not even the luck of the Irish can save these tragedies of the culinary world. See also: - St. Patrick's Day Guide 2013 - Superbowl Eats: 16 Most Awesome/Disgusting Food Stadiums From shamrock pizza to green mashed potatoes and "Leprechaun Legs," here are 15 St. Patrick's Day food fails that sho ... More >>

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    October 12, 2012

    Five Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend

    Cobbler on Quack at Cowboy Ciao There's no better dessert (not even pumpkin pie) to put you in the mood for fall. Country Velador, pastry chef at Cowboy Ciao, came up with this genius pairing: traditional apple cobbler with duck fat ice cream. Based on taste alone, you'd never guess that duck fat i ... More >>

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    June 11, 2012

    Five Tasty Father's Day Gifts for Your Chef-Dad

    It's that time of year again. On June 17, you could do the usual and offer Dad a Hallmark card and whatever random item you may or may not have just remembered to pick up on the way to brunch. Because he really needs another coffee mug, or a tie he'll never wear. Or you could really make his eyes po ... More >>

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    March 28, 2012

    Popcorn and Chocolate: Some Wisdom Before You Start Scarfing It Down in the Name of Health

    Why is the Swedish chef stuffing a Costco flat of popcorn into the microwave? Probably because he heard the findings announced by a researcher from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. In short: Air-popped popcorn is not only delicious but also contains high concentrations of a type of anti-o ... More >>

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    March 22, 2012

    Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos: Crazy-Good or Just Plain Loco?

    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 valley. This week: Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell ¿Como se dice?: A taco shell made ou ... More >>

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    March 16, 2012

    Top 10 Worst Mexican Restaurants in Metro Phoenix

    In the Valley there's amazing Mexican food from the mom 'n' pop hole-in-the-wall to blow-your-mind haute cuisine, Mexican-style. You would think that with such a wealth of delicious and accessible Mexican food on every corner, there would be no need for a "Worst Of..." list. You would be wrong. Wh ... More >>

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    February 7, 2012

    Five Favorite Sonoran Dogs in the Valley

    Flickr- Accidental HedonistSonoran dogs, bacon-wrapped and piled high with goodness.​A good Sonoran hot dog is the sum of all its parts, from the bacon down to the bun. And honestly, we could care less whether or not Arizona was the first to bacon-wrap a hot dog. So long as we get to benefit f ... More >>

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    January 24, 2012

    Citizen's Tequila Cocktail Dinner and A Cooking Contest Just for Kids

    ​They're back! Richie Moe, Kris Korf, and Chef Bernie from Citizen Public House are bringing back their popular cocktail dinners and they're starting with our favorite agave booze, tequila!  Join CPH and crew Tuesday, January 31st for the "Southern of the Border" dinner featuring handcrafted ... More >>

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    September 26, 2011

    10 Tempe Restaurants Offering Specials to ASU Gammage Patrons

    Zkellyq on Flickr​Taking your honey to the theater and dinner is so chic and cosmopolitan -- and just got easier to do. ASU Gammage and Mill Avenue District got together to give your pocketbook a break with a "Dinner and A Show" package. This is the third year that Arizona theater patrons ar ... More >>

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    September 23, 2011

    Oaxaca Black Mole Chicken from La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop

    Erica O'Neil The mole chicken taco platter from La Condesa. Chocolate and chicken? You better believe it.​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 ... More >>

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    August 11, 2011

    Empanadas Flor de Calabaza from Oaxaca Restaurant

    Wikimedia Commons One empanada flor de calabaza filled with Oaxaca cheese and pretty wilted blossoms. ​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 Mex ... More >>

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    July 7, 2011

    Carne Adovada from Los Dos Molinos

    Flickr- azgalarneauCarne adovada tacos, packed with red chile marinaded pork. ​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 Valley. This ... More >>

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    July 6, 2011

    Georganne Bryant's Perfect Food Day

    Jamie Peachey​Georganne Bryant is the owner of Frances, Smeeks and the new Frances Studio, all in Medlock Plaza on the northwest corner of Camelback and Central. If you've seen those Love Phoenix or Leave Phoenix t-shirts and bumper stickers around town, we have her to thank. She has enviable tas ... More >>

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    June 30, 2011

    Dulce de Leche Churros from La Tolteca

    Erica O'NeilAddictive dulce de leche churros from La Tolteca's panaderia. ​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 Valley. This wee ... More >>

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    June 9, 2011

    Erik "The Red" Denmark Takes on Big Dogs at Nathan's Challenge in Tempe This Weekend

    Major League EatingErik "The Red" Denmark ​Erik "the Red" Denmark isn't one to back down from a challenge -- any challenge. A former golfer on Seattle's amateur circuit, Denmark turned his attention towards a less conventional sport in 2005 when he downed a boatload of chicken in a San Francisco w ... More >>

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    June 8, 2011

    Lobster Tomalley and Roe at Market Price

    Flickr- daves cupboardOne cooked lobster will yield a ton of tomalley goodness.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that ... More >>

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    June 6, 2011

    Lunch at Pizzeria Bianco: Same Great Pizza, Much Shorter Wait

    VisitPhoenix via Flickr  It's the biggest Phoenix food news since the invention of the chimichanga: Chris Bianco opened his famed pizzeria for lunch. Twitter and Facebook lit up, and so did our faces when we realized that finally, after years of avoiding the famed Three Hour Wait, we cou ... More >>

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    June 1, 2011

    This Weekend: Shepherd's Pie Contest is a Good Excuse to Drink More Guinness

    ​Not that you ever need an excuse to imbibe more thick, frothy Guinness (the real Irish breakfast), but this weekend, the The Caledonian Society of Arizona is offering up a pretty good one: A shepherd's pie contest.You might think the beef or lamb pie is a pretty straightforward recipe, with meat ... More >>

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    May 31, 2011

    June Cupcake Crawl Offers a Sweet Sneak Preview of the Cupcake Love-In

    Timur Guseynov Red velvet cupcakes from last year's Love-In.​Event founders Kelly Garcia of Butter & Me and Tracy Dempsey of Tracy Dempsey Originals, and their crew, are trying to get locals excited about this year's Cupcake Love-In at Scottsdale's Hotel Valley Ho. Not that they n ... More >>

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    May 25, 2011

    Cretons: Pork Scrap Breakfast Spread

    Erica O'NeilToast, mustard and a tub of cretons makes for a hearty breakfast.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that do ... More >>

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    May 4, 2011

    Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table, Part Two

    David Moore​Yesterday, we heard from Chef Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table on growing up vegetarian, culinary school, and a thoughtful but disastrous chicken soup incident. Today, Beckett dishes on the continuing bacon trend and what he does in his free time (when there actually is any). Wh ... More >>

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    April 21, 2011

    Pork Chile Verde from Casa Reynoso

    Erica O'Neil The Gollo Burro, stuffed and smothered in pork chile verde, from Casa Reynoso.​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 ... More >>

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    April 15, 2011

    The Secret Password to Bombay Spice's Fan Appreciation Weekend

    vortistic/Flickr Get some free dough from Bombay Spice this weekend. We love it when local restaurants take advantage of the benefits of social media while also clueing us in on their goings-on. Because really, we don't need to hear about your new marketing plan or your kids' birt ... More >>

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    April 14, 2011

    Vampiros: Tacos Scared Stiff from La Frontera Comida Mexicana

    Erica O'NeilLa Frontera's vampiro, piled high with succulent carne asada. ​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 Valley. This we ... More >>

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    April 8, 2011

    Payton Curry Breaks from Butchering Tradition With Vegan Easter Dinner

    jaqian/Flickr​Chef Payton Curry, infamously known for his adventurous Christmas reindeer and Easter rabbit dinners, is doing a total one-eighty this year. Miffed that Caffe Boa is continuing his tradition of butchering Bugs, Curry is opting to serve a Vegan Easter Dinner on Sunday, April 24 at Wel ... More >>

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    April 6, 2011

    Spicy Pig Ears from China Magic Noodle House

    Erica O'Neil A pile of wafer-thin spicy pig ears, with bits of skin, meat, and cartilage from the China Magic Noodle House.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounc ... More >>

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    March 30, 2011

    Burgers on the Grill... What Wine Do I Serve?

    With spring in the air and the near-perfect weather in Phoenix, it's time to fire up the grill and make some burgers. We asked Pavle Milic, FnB co-owner and wine director, to pair up Martha's best burgers with wines that make them shine.

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    March 23, 2011

    Pork Heart: Phnom Penh Noodle Soup from Sekong By Night

    Erica O'Neil Thin-sliced strips of pork heart afloat in a steaming bowl of Phnom Pehn Noodle Soup from Sekong By Night.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced a ... More >>

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    March 9, 2011

    Crispy Pig Tails: Pork Tail Meat from Big Earl's BBQ

    Flickr- TheGiantVermin Tap your inner carnivore, like this guy here, with crispy fried pig tails.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all ... More >>

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    March 2, 2011

    Fried Chicken Livers: Durant's Steakhouse

    Erica O'Neil A humble pile of deep-fried chicken livers from Durant's. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that d ... More >>

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    January 27, 2011

    Salmon Skin Roll: Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant

    Flickr- Island Vittles A mound of crispy, fried salmon skin that would put bacon to shame.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those t ... More >>

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    December 22, 2010

    The Jew's Christmas Dining Guide

    Call it jealousy over decorated pine trees or disappointment at the lack of a Jewish equivalent of that creepy Elf on the Shelf, but over the decades Jews have created their own non-commercial, non-religious tradition of dining out in the spirit of A Christmas Story. Becaus ... More >>

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    December 21, 2010

    Chef Bernie Kantak's Mocktails Make Sober Holidays (Almost) Tolerable

    Photo by Dana Moos via Flickr.​Wild holiday parties are great, unless you're the one sober person watching everyone else prance around with gift wrap bows on their heads, slurring mangled X-rated versions of "Jingle Bells." Sucks for you! The least we can do to ease your pain is ... More >>

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    November 17, 2010

    What's the Proper Etiquette When Serving Wine?

    UNCORK THE ISSUE: How should I serve wine? What's the proper pouring etiquette? SPILL THE JUICE: The Sassy Sommelier Lizbeth Congiusti gives us her step-by-step table tips on serving wine: Cut the foil, smell the glass, serve the ladies first, and never EVER pour too much. Just call her Emily Post, ... More >>

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    October 27, 2010

    Omasum Salad: Tripe from Phoenix Palace

    Erica O'Neil Omasum (beef stomach) salad from Phoenix Palace. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don't make ... More >>

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    October 18, 2010

    Andre Extra Dry Champagne

    Erica O'Neil A splash of Andre to accompany all the breakfast fixings in the background. ​Anyone who has searched the couch cushions for a handful of change knows that boozing on an extreme budget can be a risky proposition. To help you decide how to spend that meager pile of pennies, we'v ... More >>

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    October 14, 2010

    Chrysa Robertson's Grilled Butternut-Kale Salad

    ​Chef Chrysa Robertson of Rancho Pinot says she's dying to use Tuscan kale in her dishes this autumn. Lucky for us, she's willing to share. Today, Robertson tells us how to make a fall-appropriate Grilled Butternut-Kale Salad, so you know what to do with all that kale once it starts showing up at ... More >>

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    October 6, 2010

    Liverwurst: Stan's Metro Deli

    Erica O'NeilThe liverwurst sandwich piled high at Stan's Metro Deli. ​ Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don't mak ... More >>

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    September 27, 2010

    The Big Kahuna

    Erica O'Neil The Big Kahuna, ready to hang ten on your palate. ​Anyone that has searched the couch cushions for a handful of change knows that boozing on an extreme budget can be a risky proposition. To help you decide how to spend that meager pile of pennies, we've scraped the Bottom of th ... More >>

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    September 14, 2010

    Chiles and Chocolate Spice Things Up at the Desert Botanical Garden Nov. 12-14

    Spicy, sweet and floral. No, it's not the latest fragrance release; it's the Chiles and Chocolate Festival coming to the Desert Botanical Garden 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12-14, promising samples of "zesty salsas" and "indulgent gourmet chocolates" as well as moles and other concoctions that combine th ... More >>

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    September 10, 2010

    Are Food Paparazzi a Pain in the Ass?

    ​You know you've seen them. Heck, maybe you're one of them (like me): People who obsessively document their meals, whipping out camera phones or even serious, professional quality photog equipment to get shots of food to share online, whether for a blog or for social media. Sure, they're hung ... More >>

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    September 8, 2010

    Pig Stomach: Tacos de Buche at La Salsita

    Erica O'Neil Tacos de buche (pig guts) from La Salsita.​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don't make the cu ... More >>

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    August 25, 2010

    Valley Chefs Reveal What Was in Their School Lunches

    What do you feed your little aspiring chef? Check out what these Valley chefs ate as kids that made them what they are today... or rather what they became in spite of what they ate.

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    July 27, 2010

    Neo-Nazi J.T. Ready and the U.S. Border Patrol Collaborate on Drug Bust?

    Ready, with what appears to be a U.S. Border Patrol vehicleThe latest round of photographs from neo-Nazi J.T. Ready's patrols in the Arizona desert shows the Mesa storm trooper getting chummy with the U.S. Border Patrol, even leaning on a Border Patrol vehicle at one point.There's a photo ... More >>

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    July 7, 2010

    Liver (and Onions): TEXAZ Grill

    Erica O'NeilCan you spot the liver smothered by bacon and onions at TEXAZ Grill?​ Despite what the supermarket aisles may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped Styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles th ... More >>

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    June 11, 2010

    The Seven Deadliest Foods

    With obesity responsible for 100,000-400,000 annual deaths in America, it's no shock that food kills. At least fast food. But greasy fries and fattening ribs aren't the only foods that can harm. Behold seven deadly foods which have the potential to kill you if misused or served improperl ... More >>

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    February 10, 2010

    Tainted Powdered Milk in China and The World's Largest Gummy Bear in Today's Eater's Digest

    An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ A disturbing turn of events regarding an older issue: China has seen the melamine tainted powered milk resurface. The tainted product was supposed to be destroyed back in 2008 but was apparently repackaged for reta ... More >>

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    November 5, 2009

    Free Holiday Cooking Classes at Williams-Sonoma

    While taking pre-holiday cooking classes is an option, a lot of folks don't have the cash to throw down for them -- especially if you're the one saddled with the Turkey Day grocery bill. Good thing the seasonal food technique classes at Williams-Sonoma are FREE

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    August 12, 2009

    Shock and Oz: Australia's Trent Oeltjen Helps D-Backs Level the Mets, 6-2

    Flickr via allysdad's photostream Trent Oeltjen's outstanding offensive efforts for the D-Backs over the past week have put the Australia-born ballplayer in a field of his own.​ If nothing else, the Arizona Diamondbacks' disastrous 2009 season will be remembered for the number of breakout s ... More >>

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    March 17, 2009

    5 Geeky Activities to Do This Week

    Woo-hoo! Today is St. Patrick's Day -- one of the best excuses to wear green, go out and drink lots of (green) beer, get hammered (and feel green). Or, if you're a geek, stay home and feed your current WOW: Wrath of the Lich King addiction while noshing a green store-bought cupcake and drinking your ... More >>

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