James Beard

Searsucker Scottsdale's Steven "Chops" Smith Headed to James Beard Awards: Here's What's on the Menu

Following in the contrail of Crudo chef Cullen Campbell, another Phoenix chef is headed to New York City for some James Beard culinary fun: Steven "Chops" Smith of Searsucker Scottsdale. See also: - Kevin Binkley, Searsucker, and Short Leash Hot Dogs Among Winners of the 2013 Foodist Awards - The 2 ... More >>

Chef Kevin Binkley a Finalist for James Beard Award

Today, the James Beard Foundation Awards, also known as the Oscars of the culinary world, culled its huge February listing of restaurant and chef semifinalists into a short selection of finalists for this year's awards, which will be announced on Monday, May 6, at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall ... More >>

Crudo Chef Cullen Campbell Invited to Cook at the James Beard House

With the Oscars right around the corner, it seems fitting that chef Cullen Campbell of Crudo, his home of expertly crafted modern Italian fare in Phoenix, would be called upon by a foundation whose awards are known as the Oscars of the food world. See also: - Best Move 2012 - Crudo - Cullen Campbel ... More >>

Chefs, What Would It Take to Sell Yourselves to a Major Corporation?

Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com.Since James Beard likened himself to a "gastronomic whore" after signing an ... More >>

29-Year-Old Chef to Head Up Sam Fox's Newest Culinary Dropout at "The Yard" in North Central Phoenix

Since first reported last January, the buzz has died down a bit surrounding restaurateur Sam Fox's latest restaurant concept, dubbed "The Yard." Currently under construction at a former motorcycle garage and dealership near the intersection of Seventh Street and Montebello in North Central Phoenix, ... More >>

Anatomy of a Scone with Candy Lesher of Baci d'Amore

See also: How to Make Unforgettable Scones See also: Scone for the Holidays: AndyTalk's Recipe for Being a Good House Guest When you're cooking, it's all about a dash of this and a splash of that. But baking is another matter, an exact science. In this series, we're going behind the bakery case and ... More >>

Eating 16th Street: Let's Begin at Pollo Sabroso

See also: Calle 16: A Mural Project Hey readers, get ready. We're putting new meaning into the term "street food." For Chow Bella's latest mission -- "Eating 16th Street" -- we've employed a young woman who's literally eaten her way around the world. Alex Rodriguez has eaten borscht in Moscow, stea ... More >>

Eat This And That

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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.

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 venue​AMC 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 >>

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 >>

"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 >>

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.

The Scottsdale Culinary Festival "Hit List"

Scottsdale Culinary Festival​Last 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 >>

Matt Carter of The Mission and Zinc Bistro

Keyon Fareghi​For 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Arizona Republic Buyouts: 28 experienced edit staffers agree to quit

This just in: Chef Matt McLinn heads to Pointe in Tyme

Scottdale Culinary Fest starts today

Roy Yamaguchi comes to Scottsdale tomorrow

Top Chef: Jack Strong

The dish on dish: a food experience

Congrats to Sea Saw's Chef Nobuo Fukuda!

Reality Check

Better be good

Cafe Roulette

Fine food and casinos rarely mix well in the Valley

Pie vs. Pie

Digging out of the Valley's pizza rut

Best French Restaurant

Christopher's Fermier Brasserie

A Meal of Living Dangerously

The Valley of the Sun gets a heaping helping of "cuisine de sol"

Hooter Nanny

It seems gourmets go for sports-bar grub, too

Going for Brokers

Which restaurants are up for sale? We hazard a few guesses

Fork Medicine

Friends pitch in when chef falls ill

Artificial Hip

This is "Scottsdale's newest fine dining" experience?

Grill Power

The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe

My Left Fete

Second Helpings

Flashes

Farm Follows Function

Second Helpings

Second Helpings