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May 17, 2012
Mr. Show, Chalkboard Paint, and the Perils of Owning a Bar with Crudo's Micah Olson
Last time we talked with Micah Olson, he was mixing drinks and running the wine program at Jade Bar, Sanctuary on Camelback's acclaimed cocktail lounge. He's now part-owner of the new Italian eatery Crudo. What's different about this place? Well, I'm the owner, so there's that. Compared to Sanctua ... More >>
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May 16, 2012
Do You Have Any Cooking Superstitions?
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. Miss a question? Go here.Black cats, the evil eye, knocking on wood -- mos ... More >>
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May 16, 2012
Does Arizona Really Need A Second Restaurant Week?
Arizona Spring Restaurant Week begins on Saturday, May 19 and ends the following Sunday, May 27, and my response to that allegedly good news is a great big whoop-de-do. If memory serves, we had another Restaurant Week back in September. Do we really need two of these blowout tent sales in a single ... More >>
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May 9, 2012
What's the Best Cooking Advice You Got from Your Mom?
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. Miss a question? Go here.Maybe they gave us some great recipes, showed us ... More >>
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May 2, 2012
What's Your Guilty Pleasure Food?
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. Miss a question? Go here.When it comes to food, everyone has their vices. ... More >>
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April 23, 2012
Award Winners at The "Pretty Good" Great Arizona Picnic
We heeded Laura Hahnefeld's advise and mapped our route through the Scottsdale Culinary Festival's Great Arizona Picnic on Sunday. With close to 50 food vendors, a plan was needed for stomach and pocketbook capacity. Food vendors who offered a choice of a single taste at $2 to $3 or a multi-course p ... More >>
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April 19, 2012
Circle H Barbecue Fills a Neighborhood Void But Neglects Some Key Details
The neighborhood around Camelback and Seventh Avenue has another restaurant to enjoy courtesy of Arizona native Bill Sandweg. Sandweg first moved into the area with Copper Star Coffee and recently ventured into full-on food with Circle H Barbecue. Circle H serves up a variety of meat: pork, beef b ... More >>
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April 18, 2012
What's Been Your Most Epic Fail in the Kitchen?
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. Miss a question? Go here.Spills, the occasional fire -- wait, there's no b ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
What's Your Favorite Cookbook?
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. Miss a question? Go here.Inspiration, information, mouth-watering photogra ... More >>
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April 9, 2012
The Seven Oddest Restaurant Bathrooms in Greater Phoenix
Our little band of Chow Bella writers is a diverse group, but we do have a few things in common. We all put our pants on one leg at a time, and we all gotta go. And we've all been to a lot of bathrooms in a lot of restaurants. Some, to put it mildy, offer a better experience than others. We don't wa ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
"Nostalgia of Baseball" at Pink Pony
Last week, Laura Hahnefeld highlighted three restaurants in "How the Valley's Legendary Restaurants Keep Up With the Times," which covers everything from Phoenix's culinary history to what it takes to keep a restaurant in business for over half a century. One small mention and tantalizing photo dese ... More >>
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March 29, 2012
What's the Most Expensive Ingredient You've Used?
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. Miss a question? Go here.It's no secret that top-notch chefs and restauran ... More >>
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March 21, 2012
Should Guests Tip for To-Go Orders?
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. Miss a question? Go here.In his book, Keep the Change: A Clueless Tipper's ... More >>
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March 14, 2012
Is the Foie Gras Controversy Justified?
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. Miss a question? Go here.Anthony Bourdain supports it, Wolfgang Puck's aga ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
What Food Trends Do You See for the Valley in 2012?
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. Miss a question? Go here.From predicted national trends in cuisine like Sc ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
If Arizona Had a State Food, What Would It Be?
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. Miss a question? Go here.A few weeks ago, we were alerted to the fact that ... More >>
Culture
January 19, 2012
Resolution Guide 2012
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. Miss a question? Go here.A few weeks ago, we were alerted to the fact that ... More >>
Dining
January 12, 2012
Thoughts and Predictions for the 2012 Food Scene
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. Miss a question? Go here.A few weeks ago, we were alerted to the fact that ... More >>
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December 30, 2011
New Year's 2011 in Metro Phoenix: One-Stop Guide to Where to Dine, What to Drink and Year-End Musings
Looks like we made it. 2012 is just about here.If you're a last-minute planner, you're in luck. Here's Shannon Armour's guide to New Year's Eve dining (we're sure there are still reservations available somewhere) and Benjamin Leatherman's comprehensive list of where to party. Erica O'Neil fo ... More >>
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December 26, 2011
Joe Arpaio in Bacon, Rainbow Pancakes, Oreo Cameos: Six Ways People Played with Their Food in 2011
Along with her fine food writing skills, Phoenix New Times cafe critic Laura Hahnefeld has a knack for finding the oddest -- and most entertaining -- stories. From gruesome bread to sugary meat treats, thanks to her we saw it all in 2011. Here are some of her favorite finds from the past year (no ... More >>
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December 23, 2011
Chow Bella's One-Stop Holiday Guide: Eat, Drink, Cook, Shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeyropeIt's the home stretch, folks! Tonight marks the mid-point of Hanukkah and, of course, tomorrow night the stockings get stuffed and so do you -- if you aren't already. We've had fun, this holiday season, gathering suggestions of where to dine, what to drink, ... More >>
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December 14, 2011
Where's the Last Great Restaurant You Dined?
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. Miss a question? Go here.Sure we have our favorites, but when it co ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
Should Restaurants Be Required to Post Health Letter Grades?
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. Miss a question? Go here.A recent Zagat survey revealed 81 percent of dine ... More >>
Dining
November 24, 2011
Misfit Thanksgiving: Four New Times Writers Recall Their Most Memorable Turkey Days
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. Miss a question? Go here.A recent Zagat survey revealed 81 percent of dine ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
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 >>
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November 9, 2011
Does Culinary School Matter?
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. With the rise of celeb ... More >>
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November 2, 2011
What's the Most Unusual Item That's Been Ripped Off From Your Restaurant?
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. Salt and pepper shakers, flatware, tea light ... More >>
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October 26, 2011
Should Tipping Be Mandatory?
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. Last week, the Internet food community nearly po ... More >>
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October 19, 2011
New Times Food Critic Laura Hahnefeld Featured in Best Food Writing 2011
Our former Fry Girl, and now full-time food critic, Laura Hahnefeld, has some good news. She and another award-winning Village Voice Media writer, Jonathan Kauffman of SF Weekly, have had their work selected for this year's annual anthology, 2011 Best Food Writing, published by Da Capo.
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October 13, 2011
Rainbow Chocolate Bacon Pecan Caramel Corn: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way tomorrow, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will ch ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Cheesecake Choco-Berries: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will choose ... More >>
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October 11, 2011
Triple Bacon Corn Monstrosities: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld w ... More >>
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October 10, 2011
Lemon-Thyme & Blackberry Snow Cones: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will choo ... More >>
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September 23, 2011
Everybody's a Critic, But Some Are Better Than Others. And Yeah, That Smarts.
www.etsy.com/shop/DawnSTypically, here at Chow Bella, we prefer to sit back and let the conversation happen. We break the news, make the pronouncement, share the opinion. Then it's your job, reader, to hash it all out -- and of course let us know when we're wrong. But after the downright ... More >>
Dining
September 8, 2011
Flame On: 10 Spicy Dishes in the Valley That Really Bring the Heat
www.etsy.com/shop/DawnSTypically, here at Chow Bella, we prefer to sit back and let the conversation happen. We break the news, make the pronouncement, share the opinion. Then it's your job, reader, to hash it all out -- and of course let us know when we're wrong. But after the downright ... More >>
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August 12, 2011
Follow Friday: Breakfast On the Brain
Royal Coffee It's that time again. We've compiled a small but meaningful list of great Twitter accounts for any Phoenix foodie to follow. If you're like us, you love breakfast at all times of the day. If you're looking for the latest scoop from some of the best breakfast spots in the Valley ... More >>
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July 28, 2011
Horchata from Tacos Atoyac
Flickr- KernJustin Creamy horchata surrounded by its defining spices, like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusu ... More >>
Culture
June 2, 2011
New Times Summer Guide 2011
Flickr- KernJustin Creamy horchata surrounded by its defining spices, like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusu ... More >>
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September 29, 2010
Tri-Winning Trivets and Why Your Oven Doesn't Work, in This Week's Guess That Gadget
See if you can guess today's gadget and check back next week for the answer, and to see if you've won a most-awesome prize. No cheatin', playa haters! Here are a few shots at this week's trickster, add yours to the comment box below: - Wizard's Club - Why Your Oven Doesn't Work - Why The Aliens ... More >>
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May 14, 2010
Cheap Thrills, The Ramones, Roller Girl Tryouts, and More
Been missing your weekly dose "dancing and debauchery" via Jared Alan and Sean Watson's weekly Cheap Thrills party? The DJ duo has some fantastic news. Not only will the event be landing at a new home this fall, it's also making a brief return this weekend for a special one-off. I spoke with ... More >>
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April 2, 2010
FoodLab 2010: The End(?) and Letters of Complaint (2 of 2) to the French at Cuisine Innovation
Roll credits. FoodLab 2010: Hard Cooking with a Vengeance. FoodLab 2010: Revenge of the French. FoodLab 2010: Molecular Gastrology Boogaloo, whatever you want to call it, this flick is finally finished, or is it? Plot summary: Beautiful, young, innocent girl (hey, it's my movie), struggles thro ... More >>
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April 1, 2010
Freak Fests, Filthy Thursdays, Strange Family Circus, White Mice, and More
Stephen Strange will go to the great beyond and back this weekend.R.I.P. Stephen Strange, 1976-2010. The ribald and renowned local performance artist is apparently going to "die" sometime tomorrow night, probably in some profound and profane fashion that will likely involve one of his wacky stun ... More >>
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March 11, 2010
Fast Food Fish Sandwiches in Fry Girl's Debut Column
Look, up in the sky! Er, make that behind the wheel of that car over there. It's neither bird nor plane, and it's certainly not that sappy-faced, beef-slinging Wendy character. No, it's Fry Girl! A new column in Phoenix New Times' print edition, where each week we'll bring you revie ... More >>
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December 11, 2009
10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: X-Rated Santas, Modified's Farewell, and Free Shows
The Minibosses are scheduled to perfom on Saturday at Modified Arts. 'Tis the season for saving some scrilla, whether that means camping out in the cold to nab some doorbusters, or bring stingy when it comes to spending your entertainment dollar. Discount distractions and cheap thrills abound fro ... More >>
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May 22, 2009
Budget Beat: Cheese 'N Stuff
All hail Cheese 'N Stuff. If you live anywhere near the corner of Camelback and Central, you owe it to yourself to check out this charming, old-school sandwich shoppe. Heck, even if you reside farther afield, Cheese 'N Stuff may be worth the drive -- while you're in the 'hood, do some browsing at Me ... More >>
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September 25, 2008
Budget Beat: Lil' Mama's Soul Café
All hail Cheese 'N Stuff. If you live anywhere near the corner of Camelback and Central, you owe it to yourself to check out this charming, old-school sandwich shoppe. Heck, even if you reside farther afield, Cheese 'N Stuff may be worth the drive -- while you're in the 'hood, do some browsing at Me ... More >>
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July 31, 2008
Budget Beat: Paisley Violin
All hail Cheese 'N Stuff. If you live anywhere near the corner of Camelback and Central, you owe it to yourself to check out this charming, old-school sandwich shoppe. Heck, even if you reside farther afield, Cheese 'N Stuff may be worth the drive -- while you're in the 'hood, do some browsing at Me ... More >>
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July 24, 2008
Budget Beat: Thai Basil
All hail Cheese 'N Stuff. If you live anywhere near the corner of Camelback and Central, you owe it to yourself to check out this charming, old-school sandwich shoppe. Heck, even if you reside farther afield, Cheese 'N Stuff may be worth the drive -- while you're in the 'hood, do some browsing at Me ... More >>
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July 3, 2008
Budget Beat: Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe
All hail Cheese 'N Stuff. If you live anywhere near the corner of Camelback and Central, you owe it to yourself to check out this charming, old-school sandwich shoppe. Heck, even if you reside farther afield, Cheese 'N Stuff may be worth the drive -- while you're in the 'hood, do some browsing at Me ... More >>
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June 26, 2008
Budget Beat: Via de Los Santos
All hail Cheese 'N Stuff. If you live anywhere near the corner of Camelback and Central, you owe it to yourself to check out this charming, old-school sandwich shoppe. Heck, even if you reside farther afield, Cheese 'N Stuff may be worth the drive -- while you're in the 'hood, do some browsing at Me ... More >>
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