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Italian Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Windy City Favorite Mia Francesca Now Open at DC Ranch

    On the heels of the news that Portillo's is bringing its Chicago hot dogs, Italian Beef, and drool-worthy cake shakes to the Valley (woo-hoo!), another Windy City favorite has announced its foray into Arizona, as well. Known as the pioneer of the neighborhood trattoria and a Chicago institution for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Vintage 95 Wine Lounge: Happy Hour Report Card

    ​The Spot: Vintage 95 Wine Lounge, 95 W. Boston St., Chandler, (480) 855-9463. www.vintage95.com The Hours: 4 to 6 p.m. every day, 4 p.m. to close Wednesdays The Details: Just down the block from Urban Tea Loft and The Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, Vintage 95 offers different daily specials s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Chef Peter Deruvo of Cuoco Pazzo

    Cuoco Pazzo ​Cuoco Pazzo may translate to "crazy chef," but the only crazy thing we noticed about Chef Peter Deruvo is his crazy humility and true passion for providing his guests with great food.   We sat down with Chef Deruvo in this week's Chef Talk to hear how he's handling his two ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 5, 2012

    Timo Fires Up Bread and Much More in Sunnyslope

    Cuoco Pazzo ​Cuoco Pazzo may translate to "crazy chef," but the only crazy thing we noticed about Chef Peter Deruvo is his crazy humility and true passion for providing his guests with great food.   We sat down with Chef Deruvo in this week's Chef Talk to hear how he's handling his two ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 22, 2011

    32 Shea: Coziness, Comfort, Coffee, and Killer Cocktails

    Cuoco Pazzo ​Cuoco Pazzo may translate to "crazy chef," but the only crazy thing we noticed about Chef Peter Deruvo is his crazy humility and true passion for providing his guests with great food.   We sat down with Chef Deruvo in this week's Chef Talk to hear how he's handling his two ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Ask the Critic: Where Should I Go For My Anniversary Dinner?

    Heather HochLife is beautiful: Atlas Bistro's exquisite fare is worth sharing with the love of your life.​Lovebirds have been coming out of the woodwork! Two different pals recently asked me for recommendations on where to take their darling spouses to celebrate their anniversaries. My gut sa ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 4, 2010

    Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana: Rustic Pie Based on a Pizza Standard? We'll Bite

    Heather HochLife is beautiful: Atlas Bistro's exquisite fare is worth sharing with the love of your life.​Lovebirds have been coming out of the woodwork! Two different pals recently asked me for recommendations on where to take their darling spouses to celebrate their anniversaries. My gut sa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Marcellino Launches All-Day Pizza Bar

    Marcellino and Sima Verzino want to feed you more than just pasta. Now pizza's on the menu. Just a month after Marcellino Ristorante Italiano started offering lunch service -- and with it, chef Marcellino Verzino's wood-fired pizzas -- the high-style SouthBridge spot is expanding its offering ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Marcellino's Now Serves Lunch and Pizza

    ​It sounds like things are going really well for Sima and Marcellino Verzino at their stylish new SouthBridge location of Marcellino Ristorante Italiano. The couple recently returned from a trip to Italy and are "thriving" after five months in business, they tell me. This week, they're ampi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Coming Soon to Gilbert: Amarone Ristorante Italiano

    ​East Valley fans of Italian cuisine are about to get their taste of Amarone Ristorante Italiano, but that doesn't mean that the new Gilbert location will be a clone of its older sibling in North Scottsdale. Set to open this week (perhaps as soon as Friday) at 832 S. Greenfield (southwest co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Bruschetta From Postino

    Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order.   Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. &nbs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    Savory Cupcakes? Check Out Tuck Shop's New Menu

    ​Last night was the unveiling of Tuck Shop's new summer menu, which I'm eager to try.Beer-battered cheese curds, watermelon salad with ricotta salata and basil, and pork t-bone with summer squash gnocchi, grilled green beans, and peach salsa all sound delicious, but the most intriguing new items a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Calabria Italian Kitchen Reopens in New CenPho Location

    ​Calabria Italian Grocer & Deli was one of the original occupants of the renovated, historic Gold Spot building at Roosevelt and 3rd Avenue, so it was gloomy news when the casual neighborhood eatery closed up shop last September. Daniel Wayne's second location of Lola Coffee soon too ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    Groupon: Unintentional Comedy?

    How can you not love Groupon? I sure do. It's a daily deal delivered to your inbox, and some of the offers from local businesses are incredible. And it's free to join.But have you ever actually read some of these descriptions? Somebody is getting really creative in writing their copy. I actually loo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2010

    Postino Central : Lunch $10 and Under

    ​We wanted a lunch that would transport us a little. A mid-day leisurely escape and Postino Central did the trick. The Postino Central location at Central and Colter opened just over a year ago, in March 2009.  A favorite ten-dollar lunch option is the bruschetta. At $12.75, it's p ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 25, 2010

    Fred's at Scottsdale Fashion Square Hits the Spot for Those Seeking Eats During Retail Therapy

    ​We wanted a lunch that would transport us a little. A mid-day leisurely escape and Postino Central did the trick. The Postino Central location at Central and Colter opened just over a year ago, in March 2009.  A favorite ten-dollar lunch option is the bruschetta. At $12.75, it's p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2010

    Puro Gelato Launched By Roka Akor and Former Pure Sushi Owners

    ​I know it's officially spring because I've just gotten the first announcement of the year for a brand-new gelato shop. Puro Gelato just opened at Paradise Valley Mall, the creative collaboration of Hyun Wook Lee, former owner of Pure Sushi in Scottsdale, and JNK Concepts Restaurant ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Cielo Debuts Today at Mondrian Scottsdale

    ​It's official. Cielo, the brand-new Italian restaurant at Mondrian Scottsdale, opens tonight at 6 p.m. It replaces three-year-old Asia de Cuba, which served its last dinner there on Saturday. Executive chef Donald Lemperle remains in charge in the kitchen, and as it turns out, Italian food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2010

    Battle of the Bruschetta

    For a starter that appears on practically every restaurant menu, from Olive Garden to Postino, bruschetta (broo-SKETTA) is a remarkably appealing -- and mispronounced -- dish. The concept is simple: toast a slice of crusty bread and top it with pretty much whatever sounds fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Arlecchino Gelateria Becoming Grateful Spoon Gelato

    Jordan Lynn will be using Moreno Spangaro's recipes at newly renamed Grateful Spoon Gelato.​Gelato master Moreno Spangaro, whom I profiled in a 2007 cover story, sold his business as of January 1 -- something he once considered unthinkable. After years of being solicited for his ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    Recipe: Linguine con Vongole (White Clams Sauce)

    The coastal spirit of Italy is alive at Phoenix restaurant Michelina's Ristorante Costa Compagnia, where the menu is full of seafood-centric dishes. One classic meal is Linguine con Vongole, a dish that may seem simple but is easy to taint with wine or cream sauce, says chef/owner Michelina DiSibio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    Chef Talk: Michelina DiSibio, Michelina's

    Back when Michelina DiSibio was 11 years old and living in Gesualdo, Italy, she wasn't too happy when her father pulled her out of school and had her work at home. She wanted to be a doctor, but thankfully for local diners, that was the start of her life as a chef and owner of Michelina's Ristorante ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 19, 2009

    Tomaso’s Spin-Off Tommy V’s Dishes Up Italian on Camelback and 32nd Street

    Back when Michelina DiSibio was 11 years old and living in Gesualdo, Italy, she wasn't too happy when her father pulled her out of school and had her work at home. She wanted to be a doctor, but thankfully for local diners, that was the start of her life as a chef and owner of Michelina's Ristorante ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Cafe: Tommy V's Osteria Pizzeria

    ​When out-of-state friends come to visit, they're surprised and amazed when we take them out for Pizza. "Pizza?" they say, "In the desert?" Absolutely. Everyone knows Bianco's has great pizza, but this week's cafe column has us jonesin' for a new spin on pizza pie. Food Critic Michele Laudig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    Monday Night Martha: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

    ​Asparagus is no longer in season but that doesn't stop the Gutel household from gobbling it by the pound. Simply put, we adore asparagus and the best way to cook it is to roast it in the oven and then wrap each stalk in a thin slice of prosciutto. There's something about the combination of the cr ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 27, 2009

    The Parlor Has Transformed a Mid-Century Beauty Parlor into a Popular Pizzeria

    ​Asparagus is no longer in season but that doesn't stop the Gutel household from gobbling it by the pound. Simply put, we adore asparagus and the best way to cook it is to roast it in the oven and then wrap each stalk in a thin slice of prosciutto. There's something about the combination of the cr ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 9, 2009

    Avalon Tantalizes Heat-Stricken Foodies with Coastal Cuisine

    ​Asparagus is no longer in season but that doesn't stop the Gutel household from gobbling it by the pound. Simply put, we adore asparagus and the best way to cook it is to roast it in the oven and then wrap each stalk in a thin slice of prosciutto. There's something about the combination of the cr ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 18, 2009

    Amano Bistro Serves Italian Delicacies to Those Who Leave the Beaten Path

    ​Asparagus is no longer in season but that doesn't stop the Gutel household from gobbling it by the pound. Simply put, we adore asparagus and the best way to cook it is to roast it in the oven and then wrap each stalk in a thin slice of prosciutto. There's something about the combination of the cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    The Gelato Maker Opens in Scottsdale

    It's going to hit 90 in the next couple of days; doesn't some gelato sound good right about now? That's what Yaron Cohen is hoping. The Israeli native and his Argentinian relative, Leo Faria, just opened their new shop, The Gelato Maker, last weekend. The two trained in a gelato shop in Barcelo ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 12, 2009

    Chef Wade Moises, Owner of PastaBar, Hopes His Italian Eatery Will Help Put the Corner of First and Pierce on the Map

    It's going to hit 90 in the next couple of days; doesn't some gelato sound good right about now? That's what Yaron Cohen is hoping. The Israeli native and his Argentinian relative, Leo Faria, just opened their new shop, The Gelato Maker, last weekend. The two trained in a gelato shop in Barcelo ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 12, 2009

    Terroir Wine Pub and Bomberos Café Prove Not All Wine Bars Are Created Equal

    It's going to hit 90 in the next couple of days; doesn't some gelato sound good right about now? That's what Yaron Cohen is hoping. The Israeli native and his Argentinian relative, Leo Faria, just opened their new shop, The Gelato Maker, last weekend. The two trained in a gelato shop in Barcelo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2009

    Budget Beat: Fine's Cellar and Wine Bistro

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2008

    Picnic-worthy: PLT at Cibo

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2008

    This Sunday: Sassi Goes Hog Wild With Festa di Maiale

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 18, 2008

    Cafepino makes grabbing pizza and a movie easy on Cine Capri patrons

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 11, 2008

    La Piccola Cucina brings quick and tasty Mediterranean cuisine to central Phoenix

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 17, 2008

    Like La Bocca Urban Pizzeria's crust, the pizza competition in Phoenix is stiff

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2008

    A fine time to open a gelato shop

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 19, 2008

    Pizza A Metro offers up tasty Italian and wood-fired pizza by the meter

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 1, 2008

    Fine’s Cellar pairs well with the Scottsdale dining scene

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 20, 2008

    Crust to crave and palatable pizza at Humble Pie

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 7, 2008

    Every Valley neighborhood should be so lucky as to have an eatery like Aiello's Fine Italian Dining

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2008

    The Great 2008 Boom: Talavera, Estate House, Bourbon Steak and more...

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    Aiello's opens in old Panino spot

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 28, 2007

    Now That's Italian!

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2007

    End of an era: Michael's at the Citadel closes

    Fine's bruschetta with house-smoked mozzarella: Wow.Happy New Year, Budget Beaters! It ain't a news flash when I say that times are tight as we enter the new year. After the missus and I put pencil to paper on New Year's Day to add up all the money we blew in '08, we decided that even the Budg ... More >>

  • News

    May 3, 2007

    The Big Chill

    One Valley gelateria has the competition licked

  • Dining

    March 1, 2007

    Family Style

    Escargot there

  • Dining

    August 25, 2005

    Tower of Pizza

    Live and let pie

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