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Lauren Saria

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    May 24, 2013

    Renegade by MOD Launch Event Last Night in Scottsdale: Creative Cocktails and Whimsical Food

    Former Kai chef Michael O'Dowd delivered on his promise of entertaining appetizers and a line-up of fun-to-drink cocktails last night at the launch event of Renegade by MOD in Scottsdale. The restaurant will open to the public this evening and though we've already shown you the menu, here's a litt ... More >>

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    April 10, 2013

    Scottsdale Culinary Festival Kicks Off with "Shaken and Stirred" Last Night in Scottsdale

    Foodistas of Valley are likely to be wining and dining -- and cocktailing -- themselves crazy this week with the impressive lineup of events in store for the 2013 Scottsdale Culinary Festival. See also: - Top 5 Favorite Events at the 2013 Scottsdale Culinary Festival - Searsucker Scottsdale: Nig ... More >>

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    March 15, 2013

    Robatayaki Dinner at Roka Akor in Scottsdale: Surf, Turf, and a Charcoal Grill

    It's not impossible to find good seafood in the Valley but there are certainly times that we feel the inconvenience of being in the middle of the desert. The distance from the coast, however, hasn't stopped many an adventurous restaurateur or chef from setting up shop around here. It also hasn't s ... More >>

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    March 8, 2013

    Friends of the James Beard Benefit Dinner Last Night in Scottsdale

    If you've ever wondered why chefs do what they do, look no further than a kitchen on a night like last night to find the answer. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes an army of chefs to put on a James Beard-worthy meal -- and they have a whole lot fun doing it. See also: - ... More >>

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    December 13, 2012

    Chow Bella's One-Stop Guide to Metro Phoenix Food Trucks: When and Where to Find Them

    News flash: The Phoenix food truck scene has exploded over the last year. If you haven't been keeping up (or if you're living under some sort of giant, crushing rock) you might be missing out on some exciting new eats to hit the Valley streets. To be fair, food trucks do move...a lot, and it's easy ... More >>

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    November 29, 2012

    Executive Chef Paul Millist Debuted at Camelback Inn with a Seven-Course Dinner on Wednesday Night

    Hey Phoenix, there's a new toque in town - and let us tell you, this chef is really bringing it. You won't find him in the kitchen of the hottest new restaurant or the hippest gastropub, but rather managing a slew of eateries at one of the Valley's signature resorts. Wednesday night Executive Chef ... More >>

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    November 12, 2012

    Cupcake Love-In 2012: So Many Cupcakes, So Little Time

    Pie is so last week (no really, check out the photos from last weekend's Pie Social), leaving this weekend's dining schedule open for the biggest cupcake event of the year. Hundreds came out to the third annual Cupcake Love-In at the Hotel Valley Ho to participate in a frosted free-for-all with trea ... More >>

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    November 5, 2012

    A Humbling (Pie) Experience: Judging the Third Annual Pie Social

    Eating pie is pretty much the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and at Saturday's Pie Social, there were plenty of celebrity pies to enjoy -- 14, to be exact. At first, as we judges waited around for a seemingly endless procession of pies to be brought to the table, it seemed a bit daunting to ... More >>

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    November 2, 2012

    Kristen Campbell Makes Cheesecake Batter

    Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social Saturday, November 3rd, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We've got an all-star line up of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now til Pie Social, we'll introduce them to you, one by on ... More >>

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    November 1, 2012

    Virginia Senior Makes Poached Eggs Over Swiss Chard

    Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social Saturday, November 3rd, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We've got an all-star line up of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now til Pie Social, we'll introduce them to you, one by on ... More >>

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    October 25, 2012

    Brady Breese Makes Pumpkin Bread

    Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social Saturday, November 3rd, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We've got an all-star line up of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now til Pie Social, we'll introduce them to you, one by on ... More >>

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    October 17, 2012

    David Duarte Makes Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

    Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social Saturday, November 3rd, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We've got an all-star line up of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now til Pie Social, we'll introduce them to you, one by on ... More >>

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    September 19, 2012

    (More) Craft Beer on Mill Ave. at the Handlebar and Grill, Open to the Public Today

    If Mill Avenue were a Monopoly board, Julian Wright (the man behind La Bocca, Canteen, and the now defunct Library Bar and Grill) may have just snatched up Park Place and the Boardwalk. See also: Ten Favorite Places in Metro Phoenix for Craft Beer by the Bottle (or the Can) Someone Took a Frozen D ... More >>

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    September 10, 2012

    Freeze-Dried Scrambled Eggs, Emergency Toilets and More at the Honeyville Farms Store in Chandler

    See also: The Arizona Survivalist Show: Five Tools You'll Need to Survive, Well, Anything There are quite a few hidden gems in Chandler, not the least of which might be this non-descript office-building-looking retail store located just off the I-10 at Chandler Boulevard. They sell food storage su ... More >>

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    August 28, 2012

    New Food Truck Alert: Gourmet Command Center (With Their Badass 17-Foot-Tall Former SWAT Vehicle)

    We've always liked guys in trucks, although we never though we'd apply the rule to food trucks. That was until Gourmet Command Center hit the streets in their purple and black, totally pimped out, former-SWAT-surveillance-vehicle now turned food truck. See also: 10 Corporate Food Trucks Totally Bo ... More >>

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    August 17, 2012

    Craft Beer and "Craft Salmon" at T. Cook's Alaskan Beer Dinner Last Night

    See also: Craft Beer of the Week: Schneider Aventinus Weizenbock T. Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort invited guests to an Alaskan Beer pairing dinner last night, in what it hopes will be the first in a series of beer pairings to run throughout the fall and winter. The evening featured a variety of ... More >>

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    July 30, 2012

    Chef Peter DeRuvo Shares What's in Store at Davanti Enoteca

    See also: Chef Peter DeRuvo to Head Kitchen at New Davanti Enoteca Early this summer we told you Chef Peter DeRuvo (of Sassi, then Prado and most recently Cuoco Pazzo) was getting ready to take on a new venture in Scottsdale. Well, the time is drawing near for Davanti Enoteca to open its doors to t ... More >>

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    July 6, 2012

    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 >>

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    July 2, 2012

    Python Bratwurst and Beer, Plenty of Beer, at Brat Haus "Haus Party"

    See also:Payton Curry Dishes on Marketing Bullshit and the Futility of Eating Kale in the Summer See also: Payton Curry Dishes on the Maricopa County Health Department and His Vision for Brat Haus See also: Here's a Sneak Peek at Payton Curry's Menu for Brat Haus Hang on to your horses, suds guzzle ... More >>

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    June 11, 2012

    The Slider: Delicious Burger Innovation or Small, Sad Excuse for a Sandwich?

    We had so much fun chucking Chow Bella contributors Ando Muneno and Lauren Saria into the ring over Alton Brown, food trucks, movie theaters with food pho and Matt's Big Breakfast that we put them back at it again. This week's topic: The Slider. Ando: What are the strengths of the hamburger? Opi ... More >>

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    June 6, 2012

    Churn's Nicole Gebhart Makes Grape Bubblegum Ice Cream (PHOTOS)

    This weekend, Chow Bella dropped in at one of the coolest ice cream shops around town, Churn. Between its fun and funky décor, old-school candies, and one-of-a-kind flavors, this artisan ice cream parlor has got all the makings of a great summer dessert destination. Check out the photos as Churn' ... More >>

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    April 16, 2012

    Point-Counterpoint: We Are So Over Food Trucks. (Or Are We?)

    Just utter (or type) the words food and truck in close proximity, and some people freak out -- while others drool. It's the same among Chow Bella's staff, which is why when we decided to unveil our first "Point-Counterpoint" (with thanks/apologies to our sister blog in Houston, Eating Our Words) the ... More >>

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    March 5, 2012

    Caramelpalooza 2012: The Winners!

    Hundreds of you came out to lick, crunch, chew and otherwise gobble caramel confections prepared by 18 of the Valley's finest chefs Friday night, all part of the third annual Caramelpalooza, co-sponsored by Smeeks and Chow Bella. We might be a little biased, but we think it was our best 'palooza ye ... More >>

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    February 15, 2012

    Chef Christine Boerner's Rose Truffle

    This week we've been talking with Chef Christine Boerner of The Baker's Daughter. A chocolatier and pastry chef, Christine told us earlier how much it takes for her to get ready for the most chocolate-y of all holidays: Valentine's Day. Today, she gives us a peak at her recipe for Rose Truffle.

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    February 14, 2012

    Ten Favorite Phoenix Food Trucks

    ​Since the first food truck festival rolled into Phoenix last October, it seems that nothing - not stupidly long lines, not inflated prices, not a complete and utter lack of organization, truly NOTHING - can stop the flood of food trucks and food truck festivals from saturating the Valley with mob ... More >>

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    February 13, 2012

    Chef Christine Boerner of The Baker's Daughter

    Valentine's Day is just around the corner and whether you're in love or so far out of it you can hardly stand the sight of another heart-shaped anything, the holiday does bring all people together around one thing. No, we're nothing talking about those warm, fuzzy feelings. We're talking about choco ... More >>

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    January 31, 2012

    Damon Brasch of Green and Nami, Part 2

    Lauren Saria​Yesterday we shared the first part of our talk with vegan chef and owner of Green, Damon Brasch who shared the story behind the century-year-old buildings that now house his most recent culinary endeavors in the middle of downtown Phoenix. Today Brasch, known also for his mad mu ... More >>

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    January 30, 2012

    Damon Brasch of Green and Nami

    At the second location of the vegan bistro, Green, we met up with owner and chef Damon Brasch for this week's Chef Talk. Next door at the also new-to-town snack shop, Nami, we chatted over a cup of coffee (with soy milk, of course) about the history behind the recently renovated buildings, of which ... More >>

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    January 24, 2012

    Linda Schneider of 21 Cakes, Part Two

    This week we bring you Pastry Chef Linda Schneider of 21 Cakes, the gourmet cupcake and macron bakery in Scottsdale. Yesterday she told us about her childhood baking with her grandmother and explained the difference between a macron and a macaroon. Today, we ask her advice for new bakers and find ... More >>

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    January 5, 2012

    Chef Alford's Honey Yuzu Dressing

    ​This week we met up with Chef Jason Alford, who shared the story of his culinary roots from a small community in Oregon and discussed the evolution of Scottsdale's London-imported Japanese restauraunt, Roka Akor. ​Today we've got his simple recipe for a Honey Yuzu Dressing featured on th ... More >>

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    January 4, 2012

    Chef Jason Alford of Roka Akor, Part 2

    ​Yesterday we sat down to chat with Executive Chef Jason Alford of Scottsdale's Roka Akor. Today he talks shop and explains the meaning of "omakase" and "shochu" and comments on his recent collaboration with Chef Nobuo Fukada of Nobuo at Teeter House. How did the event with Chef Fukuda go? ... More >>

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    December 14, 2011

    IHOP v. Denny's: Clash of the Christmas Pancakes

    Lauren SariaIHOP's white chocolate mint pancakes​Thanks to Hallmark it's become socially acceptable to throw some green and red on just about anything and market it a special holiday treat...and don't you just love it?! Don't know about you, but we can't get enough peppermint and sugar flavored go ... More >>

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    December 14, 2011

    Texas BBQ House's Texas Po' Boy

    Lauren Saria​This week for Chef Talk we met up with the guys from Texas BBQ House and talked about everything that is Texas BBQ, dry rubbed, slow cooked, sauce on the side. Today we've got their recipe for a Texas Po' Boy. If you head out to the restaurant for a taste, you'll get a 1 lb. sa ... More >>

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    December 8, 2011

    Chef Elizabeth Meinz's Chimichurri Sauce and Sour Milk Pancakes

    ​Today we've got Chef Elizabeth Meinz's recipe for the chimichurri sauce from Orange Table. Chimichurri sauce is a variation of green sauce that originates from Argentina. It's served at Orange Table over grilled steak and eggs with two eggs, potatoes and toast, although some customers also like ... More >>

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    December 7, 2011

    Chef Elizabeth Meinz of Orange Table, Part 2

    ​This week we're chatting with Elizabeth Meinz, executive chef and general manager at Orange Table in Old Town Scottsdale. We got the scoop on where the ham and American cheese went Monday, and today we're talking business and community with the busy mother of two. What new projects hav ... More >>

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    December 1, 2011

    Pizza People Bring Affordable, Artisan Pizza to the Valley

    ​The business: Pizza People, brought to you by long-time Phoenix residents MaryBeth and Tim Scanlon What they're packin': Artisan pizzas featuring fresh, local ingredients. They're using their own recipe for the crust and sauce--no knock-offs here. Best of all, at under $10, it's a meal that won' ... More >>

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    November 30, 2011

    Terri Nackey's Cardamon Pear Crisp

    ​We've been chatting over the last two days with Terri Nackey, the founder of La Bella Terre, who shared her insights into the benefits of eating seasonal, locally grown foods and getting back into touch with the garden. Today, we've got her recipe for cardamon pear crisp using her cardamon scente ... More >>

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    November 10, 2011

    True Blood Drink Brings the Show About the Undead to, Er, Life

    Lauren Saria ​Want to enjoy a warm, faux-blood libation with lunch? Yes, we know Halloween is over, but for fans of the HBO series True Blood the chance to sip on a perfectly replicated bottle of Tru Blood drink would be like dying and not going to heaven--because, of course, vampires are th ... More >>

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    November 3, 2011

    Aimee Sosa on Flaky Crust and The Good Egg

    Lauren Saria ​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'll ... More >>

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    November 3, 2011

    Lunch for $10 at Republic Ramen and Noodle Bar

    Lauren Saria​Ramen (when it doesn't come in noodle-brick form out of a package from the grocery store) is a Japanese dish made of wheat noodles served in a flavored broth. The dish has been a part of both Chinese and Japanese cultures for decades and thanks to Nissin Foods, in the early 60s it mad ... More >>

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    October 21, 2011

    Mac n' Cheese Throwdown: The Results Are In

    Lauren SariaSean Currid's Lobster Mac n' Cheese​Seven local chefs duked it out for bragging rights and small plastic trophies at the second annual Mac n' Cheese Throwdown last night in Scottsdale. In a partnership with the American Cheese Society (cheese made in America, not American cheese -- an ... More >>

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    October 18, 2011

    Lunch for $10 at Focaccia Fiorentina

    ​If you've got cravings only oodles of noodles can cure -- and just a ten spot in your pocket -- your lunch break could bring you to Focaccia Foirentina in downtown Phoenix. Located between Monroe and Adams just off Copper Square, this family owned and operated breakfast and lunch eater ... More >>

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    October 11, 2011

    Lunch under $10 at The Siamese Cat Thai Restaurant

    ​Located just up the strip mall from the Department of Economic Security office, The Siamese Cat Thai Restaurant doesn't exactly scream, "Great food, here!" But take a step inside (no really...hurry on in, no need to dally in the parking lot) and you'll find some delicious food at great ... More >>

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    October 5, 2011

    Brioche French Toast Battle: Butters vs. Over Easy

    ​In some countries brioche, an enriched French pastry bread, is eaten as a dessert or served with tea. But this is America -- and we want sugar for breakfast. In fact, we want it dipped in milk and eggs, fried, then smothered in butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Yes, we're talking about the fanc ... More >>

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    September 28, 2011

    Chef Paul Lindsay's Trio of Sliders

    ​We've been chatting with Chef Paul Lindsay of Le Grande Orange Pizzeria this week in Chef Talk and today, he'll share his recipe for a trio of sliders that sure to make your mouth water. Trio of Sliders Crispy Lobster Slider Ingredients: 1 each 2 oz lobster tail meat ( meat removed from shell) ... More >>

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    September 27, 2011

    Lunch under $10 at Phoenix Public Market

    Lauren Saria The Market Cafe at the Phoenix Public Market ​If you had been at the Phoenix Public Market when we came in for lunch, you wouldn't have guessed we'd never set foot inside been before. Then again, maybe you would have if you'd noticed our confusion at attempting to make sense o ... More >>

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    September 21, 2011

    Chef Dean Delgado's Bananas Foster Sauce

    Lauren Saria ​Chef Talk this week brought you to Mill Ave's new addition, Ncounter, where we talked to Chef Dean Delgado about everything from his start in the culinary world to what he thinks about chicken and waffles. Today he'll share his recipe for bananas foster sauce. "This sauce goes ... More >>

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    September 14, 2011

    Farah Khalid's Chicken Curry

    Lauren Saria ​We shared our chat with Farah Khalid of the Tempe Indo-Pak restaurant Curry Corner over the last two days. Now, she's sharing her recipe for Chicken Curry. "So everybody has a different recipe but I make my chicken curry this way," she says. "I put the cinnamon sticks and c ... More >>

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    September 7, 2011

    Chef James Fox of Big Earl's BBQ, Part Two

    Yesterday we shared the first half of our talk with Chef James Fox of Big Earl's BBQ in Old Town Scottsdale. Today, we're talking smoke and the importance of a little salt and pepper. Lauren Saria ​What changes have you made since being at Big Earl's? We used to have sausage balls, but I thought ... More >>

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    September 6, 2011

    $10 Lunch at Pita Jungle

    Lauren Saria Pita Jungle post lunchtime rush​ If you've lived in the Valley for more than five minutes, you're probably familiar with Pita Jungle. The place has overrun metro Phoenix (in a good way), with more than a dozen locations. Most are pretty hippie-dippie, a la the original loc ... More >>

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