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Canal Unveils New Dinner Menu

Don't worry, Canal still has its 30 Dollar Sandwich, comically priced at 29.99. The SouthBridge restaurant continues to dish up crispy parmesan fries, and you dirty-minded people can still have ahi three ways, too. But there are plenty of new dishes to check out on executive chef Justin Beckett's ne ... More >>

Scottsdale's new Canal restaurant is all about the glitz and glamour — oh, and the 30 Dollar Sandwich

Don't worry, Canal still has its 30 Dollar Sandwich, comically priced at 29.99. The SouthBridge restaurant continues to dish up crispy parmesan fries, and you dirty-minded people can still have ahi three ways, too. But there are plenty of new dishes to check out on executive chef Justin Beckett's ne ... More >>

Walking Tall

CATS members enjoy the high life

Mom's The Word

Scottsdale eatery offers a mother of a deal

Frozen Dinner is Served

Scottsdale’s CANAL makes camp a main course

Chef Justin Beckett Prepares to Open a New Phoenix Eatery

​Former Canal chef Justin Beckett has kept himself busy since the SouthBridge restaurant closed last summer -- he's been blogging about his home cooking escapades on Facebook (Beckett's Kitchen Table), Tweeting about his research, and working on two new concepts, Beckett's Food for the Neighborhoo ... More >>

Beckett's Table Coming to Arcadia

​Those little birds I heard from last week didn't lie. Official word is out that former Canal chef Justin Beckett is teaming up on a new contemporary American restaurant with his wife, Michelle, and their good friends Scott and Katie Stephens. Together, they'll open Beckett's Table in ... More >>

Saturday: Laudig Heads Into the Soup

Heidi Lee​After a couple of guest spots on Into the Soup, host Heidi Lee's fun, food-centric Saturday afternoon radio show, I'm going to start making regular appearances a couple times a month. Lee and I get along so darn well that apparently she'sforgiven me for accidentally saying "sh ... More >>

Chef Justin Beckett Opening Beckett's Table Next Week

Social media-savvy chef Justin Beckett has had his work cut out for him in the renovation of Arcadia's old That's Italiano building, whose progress over the past several months he's frequently photographed, Tweeted, and posted on Facebook. Just from the pictures alone, it's apparent th ... More >>

Pie Social News: Beckett's Table and Coloring Contest Winners

​This just in: Justin Beckett from brand-spanking-new Beckett's Table in Arcadia is our last-minute entry in the celebrity pie baking contest at this weekend's Pie Social. The other celebrity chefs are listed above. News about coloring contest winners after the jump.

Pie Social: Winners of the Celebrity Chef Contest

​It's true. Pie is love. At least, it's true that people in Phoenix love pie. You turned out in droves for the first-ever Pie Social, this past Saturday, co-sponsored by Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row, to raise funds for after-school programs. We loved seeing you, and tasting your pies! An e ... More >>

Pie Social Recipe Cards Make a Sweet Holiday Gift

​Visions of sugar pies dancing in your head, ever since our Pie Social last month? Us, too. We're still reeling over the fact that hundreds came to taste, bringing more than 200 community pies. And 10 professional bakers/chefs competed for top pie honors.  In the sugary hubub you ... More >>

Beckett's Table Is Playing It Safe

​Visions of sugar pies dancing in your head, ever since our Pie Social last month? Us, too. We're still reeling over the fact that hundreds came to taste, bringing more than 200 community pies. And 10 professional bakers/chefs competed for top pie honors.  In the sugary hubub you ... More >>

Chef Payton Curry Says Farewell to Caffe Boa

Jamie PeacheyChef Payton Curry was the talk of the town with his Christmas "reindeer menu."​After nearly a year and a half as executive chef at Tempe's Caffe Boa and Mesa's Caffe Boa Bistro, chef Payton Curry is leaving to launch his own restaurant."I want to do what Charleen Badman's doing, and w ... More >>

This Weekend: Devoured Phx Culinary Classic

Last year, Kai's table at Devoured was the most beautiful display of all.​Over the last few years, the Valley of the Sun has become the Valley of the Culinary Festivals. A handful of must-visit food- and wine-tasting events is now a sprawling season of eating, from East Valley to West. ... More >>

Sunday at Devoured: Payton Curry, Bite Me Brownies and the Latest Pop-Up

Erica O'NeilPayton Curry, former head chef of Caffe Boa, chats with current head chef Matt Smith during the sausage grinding demonstration at Devoured. ​Devoured is history for another year -- and we're full.We got started early Sunday morning. We highly recommend this method as a solid way to go ... More >>

Follow Friday: Three Phoenix Chefs You Need to Follow on Twitter

briansolis.com​Have you ever walked into a restaurant, eaten a completely fantastic meal (or a really lousy one, for that matter) and wondered what kind of person made it?  What kind of chef are they? Do they have a sense of humor, would they give you cooking tips, or is that person a ... More >>

Beckett's Table Celebrates Half-Year Birthday With Half-Off Specials All Week Long

​The recession. Soaring food prices. In these troubled times, getting a restaurant up and running -- and keeping it that way -- is harder than ever. So when chef Justin Beckett's seasonal American eating establishment, Beckett's Table, hit the six-month mark, he decided it was time to ce ... More >>

Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table

David Moore Chef Justin Beckett has a reputation for being a culinary badass that stems from his relentless drive and lifelong passion for food. Beckett started working in kitchens around the age of 14, went to culinary school four days after graduating high school, and was the young ... More >>

Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table, Part Two

David Moore​Yesterday, we heard from Chef Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table on growing up vegetarian, culinary school, and a thoughtful but disastrous chicken soup incident. Today, Beckett dishes on the continuing bacon trend and what he does in his free time (when there actually is any). Wh ... More >>

Justin Beckett's Oven-Roasted Beets

Chef Justin Beckett/Beckett's Table​Yesterday, we spoke with Chef Justin Beckett of Beckett's Table in East Phoenix. Raised a macrobiotic vegetarian, Beckett admits he now goes whole hog for bacon. But that doesn't mean he's neglected nature's most bountiful vitamin source. Today, the hardworking ... More >>

Beckett's Original Grilled Cheese from Beckett's Table

Erica O'NeilLast 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 amy.silverman@newtimes.com. 100: Becket ... More >>

Summer Guide: Ice Cream

Erica O'NeilLast 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 amy.silverman@newtimes.com. 100: Becket ... More >>

Grown Up's Table at Beckett's Table

Carol Blonder Beckett's Table​ Right down to the name, Chef Justin Beckett has centered his Arcadia neighborhood restaurant concept, Beckett's Table, around a stunning, reclaimed black walnut community table. Last night he took it up a notch with a new concept, the Grown Up's Tab ... More >>

Beckett's Table Rosé Wine List Out to Break Stereotypes

Nicole Whittington​Rosé gives a perception of sweetness, but its cotton candy color can be deceiving. Beckett's Table just added an additional section to their wine list featuring all rosé wines, most of which are Provençal in style. This dryer style, characteristic of the Southern Franc ... More >>

Pie Social 2011: Who's in the Final Celebrity Baker Line-Up?

​Hey Phoenix, are you ready for pie? Roosevelt Row and Chow Bella are pleased to announce the line-up for this year's celebrity pie contest -- part of 2011's Pie Social, Saturday, November 12 on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. If you don't bake in a commercial kitchen (and even if you d ... More >>

Chef Justin Beckett to Speak at TEDxPhoenix

David Moore​At an event where speakers "share their life's work, passions, and concepts," selecting Justin Beckett, owner and chef of Beckett's Table, one of the first restaurants to bring seasonal American cooking to the Valley, to participate at this year's TEDxPhoenix event seems like a no- ... More >>

Barbecue Competition at Rock Springs Café This Saturday: Chef Justin Beckett to Assist in Judging

Rock Springs Café​Looking for a little 'que with your boo? Chef Justin Beckett​Starting at noon this Saturday, October 29, over 45 barbecue teams from across the nation will compete for smoked glory (and $10,000 in prizes) at the Roctober BBQ Boo Bash and Halloween Fest at Rock Springs ... More >>

Last Year's Pie Social Champ Justin Beckett on Messy Sandwiches and Energy Drinks

Beckett's Table We're counting down the days to Pie Social 2011 -- 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 at 408 E. Roosevelt in downtown Phoenix. Don't forget, you can get in on the action yourself. Here are details for community bakers. And don't forget about our celebrity bakers -- every day we'l ... More >>

Pie Social 2011 Winners Announced

​Don't know about you, but we're still on a sugar high after the second annual Chow Bella/Roosevelt Row Pie Social. And with good cause. Hundreds of pies were consumed Saturday afternoon in downtown Phoenix, as some of the best chefs in town squared off in an extraordinary display ... More >>

What Chef Would You Most Want to Cook For?

Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where each week Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question or topic New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here.​They're masters at thei ... More >>

Signature Goodies From Beckett's Table

​Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star idea ... More >>

Seven Food Predictions for the Valley in 2012

​It's no secret that the Valley food scene is slow to hop aboard the gastronomical trend train, but that doesn't mean it can't surprise us every once in a while. And when it comes to food predictions for Arizona eaters in 2012, I'm certainly no fortuneteller, but given high food prices continu ... More >>

Thoughts and Predictions for the 2012 Food Scene

​It's no secret that the Valley food scene is slow to hop aboard the gastronomical trend train, but that doesn't mean it can't surprise us every once in a while. And when it comes to food predictions for Arizona eaters in 2012, I'm certainly no fortuneteller, but given high food prices continu ... More >>