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Blogs
May 15, 2012
This is Either the Most Awesome Lamb Ever Served, or the Most Pretentious
Alinea is one of those restaurants with a webpage that doesn't make it immediately clear if they serve food or design furniture for Ikea. The type of restaurant that counts a derivatives trader as part of their creative team and partnered with a science equipment manufacturer to create a "Anti-Gridd ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2012
Kevin Binkley Stiffed at James Beard Awards
This just in: Valley chef Kevin Binkley -- the guy pretty much everyone agrees owns the best restaurant in Arizona -- did not win the 2012 James Beard Best Chef Southwest award this year. Instead, the honors went to Paul Qui, executive chef of Uchiko in Austin, Texas. Last year, the category tied. ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2012
A Friends of James Beard Dinner in Our Own Backyard Last Night
Is a trip to NYC and a dinner at the famed James Beard House on your "bucket list"? Note to self, a taste of the experience and access to James Beard award winning chefs from across the nation is right in your backyard. Well, it was last night, anyway. While the James Beard Foundation celebrates ... More >>
Blogs
April 10, 2012
Nobuo Will Offer Omakase-Style Bento Brunch!
Chef Nobuo Fukuda, the James Beard winning proprietor of Nobuo at Teeter House, is poised to serve what will probably be the classiest bento boxes the Valley has ever seen. An email sent last week promises a $50 Sunday brunch, starting April 15, featuring "Omakase-style bento boxes" and a compliment ... More >>
Blogs
March 19, 2012
2012 James Beard Awards Finalists Announced: Only One Valley Nominee Moves On to the Finals
Last month, the James Beard Foundation announced its semifinalists for the 2012 JBF Restaurant and Chefs Awards -- and the Valley got loved on -- hard. Silvana Salcido Esparza, owner and chef of Barrio Cafe and Barrio Queen, and chef Kevin Binkley of Binkley's Restaurant and Café Bink were both n ... More >>
Blogs
March 12, 2012
Sweet Potato Cream Biscuits with Cinnamon Honey Butter and Scrambled Tofu
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 sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Blogs
January 10, 2012
Chef Peter Deruvo of Cuoco Pazzo, Part 2
Today we have the second part of our interview with Cuoco Pazzo chef and owner, Peter Deruvo. Deruvo and business partner Mario Rana, also owner of Mad Chef Gastro Pub, bring the decadence of a Roman feast to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale with a menu they hope showcases Deruvo's uni ... More >>
Blogs
October 12, 2011
Stephanie Izard's Goat Tour: Scottsdale Tickets Still Available
Huge Galdones (http://galdonesphotography.com/)Hey Phoenix, are you excited that quasi-local majorly-talented national celeb chef Stephanie Izard is coming to town this weekend? We are. We bet her parents are, too -- they live in Scottsdale. Izard's been absolutely rockin' the the foodosphe ... More >>
Blogs
July 1, 2011
Lobsters Scream When You Boil Them and 100 Other Myths About Cooking and Food
My first thought when I saw the title of Lobsters Scream When You Boil Them was please, spare me from another irreverent take on serious kitchen happenings. Relief came when I spotted the authors names. Team Bruce Weinstein (chef) and Mark Scarbrough (food writer) have collected culinary notc ... More >>
Blogs
May 13, 2011
James Beard Award Food Blog Nominees On Twitter
It's that time again. We've compiled a small but meaningful list of great Twitter accounts for any Phoenix foodie to follow. This week, we wanted to highlight the 2011 James Beard Foundation Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards finalists in the "individual food blog" category. Naturally, these bl ... More >>
Blogs
May 12, 2011
Changes at The Esplanade, Whiskey Tastings and A Foodie Photog
A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. amctheaters.com Fork & Screen, AMC's in-theather dining venueAMC at the Esplanade has temporarily shut its doors and will be reopening in August 2011 with new in-theater dining called Fork & Screen. Then the restaurant directly ... More >>
Blogs
May 11, 2011
What's Cooking at Sky Harbor's Terminal 4?
Sky Harbor AirportBig changes are in store for Terminal 4.Changes are happening over at Sky Harbor International Airport, and we're not just talking about the otherworldly metal arches that recently went up at 44th Street and Washington in preparation for the PHX Sky Train. The grub offered insid ... More >>
Blogs
April 18, 2011
"My Sweet Mexico" -- A Guide to Making Mexican Desserts
Following in the footsteps of Diana Kennedy, known as the Julia Child of Mexican cuisine, and Rick Bayless, celebrity chef and restaurateur, New York City-based chef Fany Gerson brings together history and culture and in her collection of authentic Mexican dulces recipes in My Sweet Mexic ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2011
Nikki Buchanan Leaves Up Agency for Aaron May
PhoenixBites.com The new loaded dogs at Chase Field A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Nikki Buchanan blogged on The Wild Lavender that she has left her spot at Up Agency for a job as Aaron May's new in-house publicist.
Blogs
April 6, 2011
The Scottsdale Culinary Festival "Hit List"
Scottsdale Culinary FestivalLast night, the 33rd Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival kicked off with a glam opening bash at Shade at the W Scottsdale.The six-day food fest includes over a dozen events, from upscale chef dinners and a Friends of James Beard event to the weekend's more accessible a ... More >>
Blogs
February 8, 2011
Matt Carter of The Mission and Zinc Bistro
Keyon FareghiFor Chef Matt Carter, a trip across Scottsdale means a journey from France to Spain -- and back again. Now, that's a worldly guy. The Mission in Old Town Scottsdale offers margaritas and twinkly lights alongside the Spanish cuisine, while Kierland Comm ... More >>
Blogs
March 25, 2010
Chef Greg LaPrad Invited to Cook at James Beard House in NYC
Nobody from Arizona made the cut for the James Beard Awards' finalists lists earlier this week, but one local chef is getting an incredible chance for exposure to the culinary community at large. Quiessence chef-owner Greg LaPrad just confirmed he will be a guest chef at the James Bea ... More >>
Blogs
August 6, 2009
Local Chef Believes His Own Hype on Twitter
Everybody's a freakin' genius celebrity chef in this town. Right? I just happened to look at the Twitter profile of a local chef who's apparently been fed a steady diet of baloney about his alleged greatness, and now seems high on the fumes of his own b.s. Said chef pompously re ... More >>
Blogs
May 29, 2009
Sea Saw's Nobuo Fukuda Teams Up With NOCA
Sea Saw chef Nobuo Fukuda's cutting-edge sashimi creations and luxurious omakase dinners have earned him not only legions of devotees, but a prestigious James Beard "Best Chef: Southwest" award. And since the opening of NOCA last August, chef Chris Curtiss has gained a cult following for h ... More >>
Blogs
March 19, 2009
Happy Hour Deal: The Lounge at Vincent's on Camelback
Seems like lots of restaurants pick weird nights of the week to offer any freebies. But chef Vincent Guerithault -- a semifinalist for a James Beard award this year! -- knows that we really like to hit the town on Fridays and Saturdays, so he's giving us extra incentive to swing by hi ... More >>
Blogs
March 2, 2009
Chow Bella Road Trip: Raku
The tiny counter at RakuI don't get people who hate Las Vegas. What's not to love about a city devoted to modern-day Roman-style excess, with interesting restaurants at every turn? I just got back from a long weekend there, and I can't think of any better destination to take you far ... More >>
Blogs
February 10, 2009
Sea Saw: End of an Era?
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Culture
November 6, 2008
Food
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Blogs
September 9, 2008
Arizona Republic Buyouts: 28 experienced edit staffers agree to quit
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Blogs
June 5, 2008
This just in: Chef Matt McLinn heads to Pointe in Tyme
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Blogs
April 8, 2008
Scottdale Culinary Fest starts today
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Blogs
February 27, 2008
Roy Yamaguchi comes to Scottsdale tomorrow
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Best of Phoenix
September 27, 2007
Top Chef: Jack Strong
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Blogs
August 6, 2007
The dish on dish: a food experience
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Blogs
May 8, 2007
Congrats to Sea Saw's Chef Nobuo Fukuda!
In a thriving economy, we'd call Scottsdale restaurateur Peter Kasperski's grand plans to expand one of his eateries (Sea Saw) and open three brand-new ones (Mexican Standoff, Shell Shock, Confection) "ambitious." Reeeally ambitious. These days, as the SouthBridge spaces for his unopened busine ... More >>
Dining
December 21, 2006
Expense Account
Truffles no trifle
Dining
June 30, 2005
Reality Check
Better be good
Dining
October 2, 2003
Cafe Roulette
Fine food and casinos rarely mix well in the Valley
Dining
April 10, 2003
Pie vs. Pie
Digging out of the Valley's pizza rut
Best of Phoenix
September 26, 2002
Best French Restaurant
Christopher's Fermier Brasserie
Dining
January 31, 2002
A Meal of Living Dangerously
The Valley of the Sun gets a heaping helping of "cuisine de sol"
Dining
October 11, 2001
Hooter Nanny
It seems gourmets go for sports-bar grub, too
Dining
August 30, 2001
Going for Brokers
Which restaurants are up for sale? We hazard a few guesses
Dining
June 28, 2001
Fork Medicine
Friends pitch in when chef falls ill
Dining
August 24, 2000
Artificial Hip
This is "Scottsdale's newest fine dining" experience?
Calendar
May 11, 2000
Grill Power
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
March 16, 2000
My Left Fete
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
November 25, 1999
There's Something About Mary Elaine's
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
July 1, 1999
Second Helpings
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
June 17, 1999
Tarbell for Two
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
News
February 25, 1999
Flashes
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
January 21, 1999
Farm Follows Function
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
April 23, 1998
Second Helpings
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
March 26, 1998
Second Helpings
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
Dining
January 8, 1998
Reinventing the Meal
The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe
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