James Beard

Congrats to Sea Saw's Chef Nobuo Fukuda!

The dish on dish: a food experience

Roy Yamaguchi comes to Scottsdale tomorrow

Scottdale Culinary Fest starts today

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

Arizona Republic Buyouts: 28 experienced edit staffers agree to quit

EPICured

Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Reinventing the Meal

Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Second Helpings

Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Second Helpings

Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Flashes

Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Tarbell for Two

Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Second Helpings

Has Todd Hall, the chef boy wonder, grown up?

Fork Medicine

Friends pitch in when chef falls ill

Going for Brokers

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

Hooter Nanny

It seems gourmets go for sports-bar grub, too

Best French Restaurant

Christopher's Fermier Brasserie

Food

Christopher's Fermier Brasserie

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 >>

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'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 >>

Top Chef: Jack Strong

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 >>

Expense Account

Truffles no trifle

Reality Check

Better be good

Embarrassment of Riches

Scottsdale 'hood gets another creative supper spot

Cafe Roulette

Fine food and casinos rarely mix well in the Valley

Pie vs. Pie

Digging out of the Valley's pizza rut

A Meal of Living Dangerously

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

Artificial Hip

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

Grill Power

The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe

My Left Fete

The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe

Diff'rent Toques

The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe

There's Something About Mary Elaine's

The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe

Farm Follows Function

The Sonoran Grill with Mad Coyote Joe

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 >>

Chef Christopher Gross on the Benefits of Winning a James Beard Award

Winning a James Beard Award is the holy grail of culinary achievement. (Yes, despite what you might think, having your own Food Network show is not quite as important as the Beard Awards.) Last week, when the nominees for this year's awards were announced, it got me thinking about how life migh ... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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.

"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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Tempe Bistro's Brett Vibber, Part Two

Maya Dukmasova Brett Vibber in the kitchen at Center Bistro​Ysterday, Chef Brett Vibber of Center Bistro shared his stories of travel in Italy. Today he dishes more about his childhood in Tempe as the son of two local teachers and working his way up from pizza to fine dining. When did you ... 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 >>

Chef Peter Deruvo of Cuoco Pazzo, Part 2

Cuoco Pazzo ​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 show ... More >>