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February 1, 2011
Lunch $10 and Under at Chompie's
The egg salad sammie, a New York deli classic.I walked in the door of Chompie's in Tempe the week I first arrived in Phoenix. I'd driven cross-country from New York in a giant moving van, and frankly after a week of eating greasy truck stop food and seeing nothing but dead g ... More >>
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February 8, 2011
Lunch $10 and Under at Coach & Willie's
Located a baseball's throw from Chase Field, Coach & Willie's is one of the only joints around with its own parking lot -- which makes it a prime destination for locals who don't have time to fiddle with parking meters on their dwindling lunch hours. There's not much directly around ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
Lisa Reinhart: Wei of Chocolate
Carol Blonder cacao pod In the eighteenth century, Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist credited for the naming and classification system used to distinguish plants and species found in Europe and the New World, named the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, "food of the gods". Cacao had a long-es ... More >>
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February 17, 2011
Where Can I Find Blood Sausage in Phoenix?
Wiki-Emmanuel Boutet black pudding A few weeks ago we wrote about Hungarian paprika, and a reader left a question: "Where can I find gurkha also known as blood sausage? I live in Phoenix area." While blood sausage is found in every cuisine from Asia to America, we could not find a nam ... More >>
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February 21, 2011
Spaghetti Squash with Zucchini Ribbons, Chunky Tomato Sauce and Toasted Chickpeas
Carol Blonder spaghetti squash with tomato concasse, zucchini ribbons and toasted garbanzo beansSpaghetti squash as an alternative to pasta is great when the mood hits for a light dish. A usual preparation is to serve it pasta style with a rich meaty tomato sauce. In this recipe it serves ... More >>
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February 22, 2011
Suzanne Garcia's Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies
Carol BlonderSuzanne Garcia and her cookie counter Yesterday, Suzanne Garcia president of Chocolate Star Bakery shared the lessons she brought from a successful fashion and business background to her cookie bakery. The San Francisco native likes to keep her recipes simple but isn't afraid to gla ... More >>
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February 23, 2011
Got a Favorite Burger? Add Its Meaty Ass to BurgerMap!
No beatin' around the burger bush here, BurgerMap claims to be exactly what the slogan says it is: The World's Best Burgers. On a map. But wait, not yet. BurgerMap can't do it alone. The map's success depends on people's patty input, and lots of it. According to the website, when enough fol ... More >>
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February 23, 2011
Thymus Glands: Fried Sweetbreads from Big Earl's BBQ
Erica O'NeilA basket of deep fried thymus glands-- sweetbreads from Big Earl's BBQ.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 t ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
Melissa Barth's Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse and Banana Dessert
Carol Blonderchocolate-peanut butter mousse and sauted banana cake with creme fraiche ice cream Posh pastry chef Melissa Barth followed her older brother into a culinary program in high school, hit the pastry station, and found her niche. After completing the pastry and baking program at the Cu ... More >>
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March 3, 2011
Homemade Corn Tortillas: Los Reyes de la Torta
Erica O'Neil A thick homemade corn tortilla, wrapped around some serious tinga from Los Reyes de la Torta.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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March 8, 2011
Closed for Business: Chaka Chaka
I hope you're not hungry for a jerk chicken sandwich with seasoned mayo, hunks of meat, shredded cabbage, basil, and scallions. That's the signature dish at Chaka Chaka, a tiny eatery on 7th Street, south of Chase Field, that just closed its doors. Owner Charlie Blonkenfeld says he si ... More >>
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March 8, 2011
Lunch $10 and Under at Romanelli's
Enter Romanelli's on the northwest side of Phoenix, and you'll instantly feel as though you've been transported to Little Italy in New York City. Heck, you feel like you're in Italy. Or at least like you're from Italy, There are so many little Italian themed signs, shirts and other tri ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
Chicken Livers: Country Pate Platter from Beckett's Table
Erica O'Neil The colorful and rustic country pate platter from Beckett's Table. 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 edibl ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
Sam Fox Shoots but Doesn't Score with The Arrogant Butcher
Erica O'Neil The colorful and rustic country pate platter from Beckett's Table. 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 edibl ... More >>
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April 11, 2011
Susan Russo's The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches Is Worth a Bite or Two
Allow us to posit a theory. You're a fan of sandwiches. No, we're not clairvoyant. What we are is intimately aware of the delicious potential inherit in placing various fillings between two pieces of bread. So too is Susan Russo, a writer for NPR's Kitchen Window, food blogger, and author o ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
The Life of Pie at Rock Springs Cafe
Allow us to posit a theory. You're a fan of sandwiches. No, we're not clairvoyant. What we are is intimately aware of the delicious potential inherit in placing various fillings between two pieces of bread. So too is Susan Russo, a writer for NPR's Kitchen Window, food blogger, and author o ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Easter Holiday Brunch Happenings Part 1
Viking Don't want to cook on Easter but haven't got a clue where to go? We're here to help. We have rounded up over a dozen restaurants and resorts that would be delighted to spend Easter with you. All you have to do is call and RSVP then let the experts handle the rest. Scottsdale's trendy ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
A Quick Guide to Grains
Carol Blonder grains and seeds One of our tips for cooking meatless is to prepare a pot of grain over the weekend, mostly brown rice, and have it on hand to add to soups, stocks, and casseroles or to make a fresh grain and vegetable salad during the week. Going meatless one day a week is m ... More >>
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April 20, 2011
Starbucks Oatmeal At Home
Illustration By Cyndi Coon The convenience of a drive-thru is good and options for eating healthy are good but saving money in this economy is really good. So when Starbucks came out with instant oatmeal with toppings in cup we wondered, how much more would we pay for that convenience ove ... More >>
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April 20, 2011
Dos Ranchitos Pork Cracklins: Fried Backfat
Erica O'Neil A crispy mound of Dos Ranchitos pork cracklins. 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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April 21, 2011
Last Minute Easter Brunch Roundup
We don't want to rain on anyone's parade or anything, but Easter is like on Sunday. That's in about two days. If you're planning on getting your brunch on you had better book your table quick or else you will be stuck in a champagne-less kitchen attempting to make your own version of brunch which ... More >>
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May 2, 2011
Build a Meatless Sandwich
Carol Blonder What comes to mind first when you think of making a sandwich? A basic combination of meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo or mustard slapped between two pieces of bread. The April issue of Saveur magazine is filled with sandwich specials from around the world and got us thi ... More >>
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May 9, 2011
Quick Guide to Cooking Beans
Carol Blonder adzuki Middle Eastern Hummus, Italian Pasta e Fagioli, New Orleans Red Beans and Rice, even Hannibal Lecter's Fava beans and Chianti transform the modest bean to a stellar ingredient. All beans are seeds that stem from the plant family leguminous. More importantly, beans deli ... More >>
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May 11, 2011
Ribbon Tripe: Pho Tai Sach Bo Vien from Khai Hoan
Erica O'Neil Ribbons of omasum tripe afloat in a bowl of pho tai sach bo vienDespite 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 ... More >>
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May 24, 2011
Now Open: Wedge & Bottle
Since the demise of Phoenix's lone cheese shop, Petit Fromage, Valley cheese lovers have been patiently waiting for the cheese gods to again bless us with a new place to pick up chunks of Gouda, Asiago and Brie. Good news -- the wait is over. Wedge & Bottle, the Valley's newest chees ... 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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June 2, 2011
Summer Guide: Ice Cream
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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June 6, 2011
Taking a Bite Outta Guy Fieri's Hot Wieners
The Virgin gets hands on with her wiener.In honor of Guy Fieri's visit this Tuesday, June 7, with his Guy Fieri Road Show, I dug through the Food Network Top 100 Guy Fieri recipes and found a gem from Guy's Big Bite: Hot Wieners Rhode Island Style. Now, to us non-Rhode Islanders (or would ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
BLD Does Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner -- But Gets None of Them Quite Right
The Virgin gets hands on with her wiener.In honor of Guy Fieri's visit this Tuesday, June 7, with his Guy Fieri Road Show, I dug through the Food Network Top 100 Guy Fieri recipes and found a gem from Guy's Big Bite: Hot Wieners Rhode Island Style. Now, to us non-Rhode Islanders (or would ... More >>
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June 23, 2011
Bernie Kantak's Citizen Public House Is Your New Favorite Restaurant
The Virgin gets hands on with her wiener.In honor of Guy Fieri's visit this Tuesday, June 7, with his Guy Fieri Road Show, I dug through the Food Network Top 100 Guy Fieri recipes and found a gem from Guy's Big Bite: Hot Wieners Rhode Island Style. Now, to us non-Rhode Islanders (or would ... More >>
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June 27, 2011
Our 10 Favorite Hot Dogs in Phoenix
The snap of the casing, the juicy mystery meat, the seasonings -- thankfully, the mighty hot dog makes its home not just in ball parks and backyard barbecues, but at plenty of wiener stands across the Valley. With so many places to choose from and always a new hot dog to try, we at Chow Bell ... More >>
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June 29, 2011
Lebanese Chicken from Middle Eastern Bakery and Deli
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. 67: Lebanese Chick ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Ten Phoenix Hot Dogs Worth Their Mustard
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. 67: Lebanese Chick ... More >>
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July 1, 2011
Arizona Biltmore's Dinner and a Movie Series Starts Today
Arizona BiltmoreSummertime in the Valley may be a scorcher, but the Arizona Biltmore, one of Phoenix's first resorts built in 1929 with the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright serving as the consulting architect, is playing it Hollywood cool. As part of their Hollywood & Wine summer-long series fea ... More >>
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July 6, 2011
Meatball Sandwich from DeFalco's Italian Grocery & Deli
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. 63: Meatball Sandw ... More >>
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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 >>
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August 8, 2011
Build a Better Veggie "Burger"
holycowvegan There are two reasons veggie burgers get a bad rap. The first is the name. After all, a good burger is typically defined as meaty, juicy and smoky. A good veggie burder doesn't need to be any of that. Then there is the frozen variety of garden-veggie burgers; the cooked contents ne ... More >>
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August 17, 2011
Baguette Vending Machine Installed in -- Where Else? -- France
Only in France will you find the public's demand for a freshly baked baguette be so fierce that one of the 33,000 bakeries took advantage of the annual August holiday, where most will close up shop, to install a baguette vending machine. Jean-Louis Hecht's wife was worried that they would never get ... More >>
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September 15, 2011
Huauchinango's Poblano Cuisine Will Leave You Saying "Holy Mole"
Only in France will you find the public's demand for a freshly baked baguette be so fierce that one of the 33,000 bakeries took advantage of the annual August holiday, where most will close up shop, to install a baguette vending machine. Jean-Louis Hecht's wife was worried that they would never get ... More >>
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September 16, 2011
Breakfast Enchiladas from Perk Eatery
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. 10: Breakfast Ench ... More >>
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October 6, 2011
Poblano May Have Difficulty Competing with Neighborhood Staples
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. 10: Breakfast Ench ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
MXSW Takes Ads and Eric Eats Out Considers Taking a Break
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. In the same week, two popular Phoenix food blogs are headed in two different directions. Jess Harter of Mouth by Southwest announces that he's going pro in his East Valley dedicated food blog by bringing on advertisers for the first time. ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
In Season: Pizza-Oven-Style Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Topped with Arugula Salad
Jennifer WoodsLately, 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 making a fresh pizza sauce with a tomato and topping it with dressed arugula.
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November 15, 2011
In Season: Green Chile Cheeseburgers with Tomato
Jennifer WoodsWhy, yes, there are sweet potato chips on that plate. Dinner took me forever because of them, but it was tasty.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 ... More >>
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December 6, 2011
Top 10 Bread Bakeries in Greater Phoenix
Bread, often equivalent to the word "food," is an indispensable staple in many parts of the world. Throughout history -- in religion, magic, and custom -- this deceptively simple foodstuff has ensured a seat at our table of survival. Where to find some of the best of it in the Valley? Here ar ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
Shannon's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies
Tedd Roundy Shannon's lemon cookies.Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: 11. Shannon Armour's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies. I don't make coo ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Claire's Chocolate Chip, Fool Proof, and Better Than They Look (Really) Cookies
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today, we bring you Claire's Chocolate Chip, Better Than They Look (Really) Cookies. I am not a baker -- a tough fact I thought I could hide un ... More >>
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February 7, 2012
Chloe's Corner at CityScape: Lunch Under $10
Shelby Moore The hot-pressed Albacore Tuna melt incorporates tomato and cheddar cheese, served on cranberry walnut bread. There's a Gosling's Ginger Beer to sip on.Chloe's Corner earned its stripes serving straightforward diner fare -- panini-pressed meat and cheese sandwiches, salads, and ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
14 Ways to Get Your Phoenix Valentine's Day Chocolate Fix
Chocolate and Valentine's Day go together like eggs and bacon, or cookie and milk, or cookies and bacon, or bacon and bacon .....mmmmm bacon. Oh wait, we were talking about chocolate. Anyhow, chocolate and Valentine's Day go hand in hand. A Valentine's Day without chocolate would just be a ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
Good Bagels in Unlikely Places: Hot Bagels & Deli
Garlic bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese.Many East Coast transplants in the Valley might argue that getting a decent bagel in Phoenix is difficult, if not impossible, to find. Then there are others who say Hot Bagels & Deli comes pretty damn close. Hot Bagels & Deli, the little breakfast a ... More >>
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