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New Restaurants in the Works for Arcadia's La Grande Orange

Since notable sweets maker Tammie Coe pulled her pastries out of La Grande Orange (LGO) last August, news of the popular grocery and pizzeria in Arcadia (which since has expanded its in-house pastry department) has been whisper-quiet. Perhaps because it has a couple of secrets under way. See also: ... More >>

Mint Sandwich Cookie Match-Up: Will Trader Joe's Joe-Joe Lead the Pack or Not?

A favorite part of winter for me is the appearance of Candy Cane Joe-Joe's chocolate sandwich cookies at Trader Joe's. I know I'm not the only one who hides a few boxes when cold weather wanes. The Joe-Joe obsession has clearly not gone unnoticed by competitors. Since Trader Joe's introduced the sea ... More >>

Aaron Chamberlin Dishes on (Not) Being a Celebrity Chef and the Hype Around St. Francis When It Opened

Aaron Chamberlin St. Francis 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-200-8111 www.stfrancisaz.com See also: -- Update: Aaron Chamberlin Hopes to Open Cafe in Former Urban Grocery Space By Early Next Year This is part one of my interview with Aaron Chamberlin, chef-owner of St. Francis Restaurant. Come ... More >>

10 Favorite Gelato Spots in Greater Phoenix

The origins of gelato -- Italian ice cream made with less butterfat, a higher density, and served slightly warmer than its American counterpart -- date back to frozen treats made from mountaintop snow and ice in ancient Rome and Egypt. Thankfully, for those of us in search of the frozen sweet trea ... More >>

Five Musical New Years Resolutions (You Might Actually Keep)

Some sort of famous bassist...​"This year is going to be different." That's what you told yourself last year, isn't it? Well, just because you have the desire and will to make a New Year's Resolution doesn't mean you have the will to actually get it done. It's pretty easy to make Wishtown you ... More >>

Six Local Establishments From Which to Buy Gifts for the Musician on Your List

​The holidays are all about getting crap, right? Well, it's also about giving crap and giving back. By shopping local, you can do a bit of both. But when chains like Guitar Center and online retailers like iTunes remain on top for musicians around the globe, you can choose to shop local and k ... More >>

Hillside Spot Keeps Ahwatukee Locals Well Fed

Unexpected Farewell to Radio Cafe

​Radio Cafe, we hardly knew ya. I mean that literally, as the restaurant just opened a little more than a month ago, and I hadn't had a chance to dine there. Tonight is its last night as a full-service restaurant before it becomes a space for special events.

Chef Talk: Takeshi Hosoda of Radio Cafe

photo by Claire Lawton​"Trust Me," says the sign above Chef Takeshi Hosoda's head in Radio Cafe as he busily chops ginger for tonight's sushi orders. You can trust the sign. Hosada was raised in a suburb of Tokyo and moved to Phoenix because he needed a change of scenery ... More >>

Check Out Radio Cafe's Menu

​Curious to see the final menu at brand-new Radio Cafe, the new incarnation of Radio Milano? I know they switched up the name so that they weren't tied to Italian food, but perhaps they should've just called it Radio Kyoto -- there are seven different sushi rolls in the mix, plus sake.

Now Open: Radio Cafe

​Call it channel surfing. LGO Hospitality's Bob Lynn and Craig DeMarco didn't want to stick to an Italian menu anymore, so they rechristened Radio Milano as Radio Cafe. The restaurant reopens tonight after a three-week hiatus for renovations. Sushi's on the menu now, thanks to chef Takeshi H ... More >>

Radio Cafe to Replace radioMILANO

​Change is in the air. The folks at LGO Hospitality announced today that they'll be closing radioMILANO after dinner service this Saturday for a five-week-long renovation that will include an overhaul of its cook line and the installation of a larger draft beer system. When it reopens, it wi ... More >>

Agnostic Front Will Never Die…Or Will They?

12 Foods For Xmas I Wish My True Love Gave to Me (Finale!)

To get you in the holiday spirit, we created a holiday song based around local foods we'd love to get for Christmas -- sung to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Could be some good gift ideas for food lovers, or places to treat your sweetie to a post-holiday di ... More >>

New Culinary Festival Devours West of Western

​ ​ ​ ​"West of Western Culinary Festival? Don't you mean Best of Western?" We can't tell you how many times we heard the local culinary crowd gripe about the name of one of Phoenix's largest and best known foodie events. It really was a mouthful. Take a bite out of Cheuvront's cream ... More >>

Certified Local Fall Festival Wins Fans With Free Comfort Food

Whoever said there's no such thing as a free lunch clearly missed out on this weekend's Certified Local Fall Festival at Duck and Decanter, 16th St. and Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. Sponsored by Local First AZ, the event included local merchants, live music, hourly raffles, a silen ... More >>

Screaming Monkey at Radio Milano

​This is one of Radio Milano's most popular drinks, and it's no wonder why. The fruity cocktail has a tinge of heat from a special ingredient: serrano chile peppers. They're available at most grocery stores--just be careful about biting into one--it'll set your mouth on fire! The cost: $8​ ... More >>

Is Chef Aaron Chamberlin’s St. Francis Holding Back?

Chef Doug Robson Plans New Market/Restaurant

​It doesn't have a name yet. But a new market-meets-restaurant that Gallo Blanco chef Doug Robson is working on may be open as early as December. Robson's renovating a former Coffee Plantation at 48th Street and Warner in Ahwatukee. The freestanding building is in a neighborhood packed wit ... More >>

Katz’s Deli Sandwiches Have Been Replaced with Postino’s Apple Bruschetta — and We Wonder Who’s Next

Radio Milano goes family-friendly

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La Poème

Slab City hosts prose and cons

Waiting for Gourmet

Valley diners search for variety

Rock 'n' Roll for Dummies

Recently exhumed ancient handbook reveals the secrets to playing music and staying happy

Mojo Working

Local R&B pioneer Henry "Mojo" Thompson battles back from a devastating string of operations

Night & Day

September 10 - 16, 1998

Night & Day

July 16 - 22, 1998

Double Threat

Ex-Slugger singer Yolanda Bejarano rebounds with new punk band and mariachi side project

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