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Morocco

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Three Things to Eat, Drink, and Bake this Weekend

    Happy Memorial Day weekend! Time for barbecues! And pool parties! And drinking beer out of cans! All in honor of the fallen souls who protected our country. We're pretty sure most of you will be hit the road to escape the heat this weekend, but if you're planning on sticking around, there's plenty ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    The Spices in Chakra 4's Moroccan Nomad Stew Are Good -- and Healthy

    Most restaurants won't sell you the spice blends that they use in their renowned dishes, but that's one of the many things that sets Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House apart. The staff is passionate about the ingredients used, especially their medicinal properties, so the food they serve is as good for you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    Israeli Couscous with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Preserved Lemon

    Lately, in this In Season/Meatless Monday series, we've taken a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week, I'm using roasted sweet potatoes, but you could use anything like butternut squash, carrots, or beets. I love ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Last Night at AZ Wine & Dine: Balsamic-Braised Short Ribs, Salted Caramel Chocolate Lollipops, and Much More

    Are you the kind of person who rushes home from the grocery store to eat a tiny nibble of every single thing you bought? It's okay; I'm like that too. If you are, you might think a tasting event featuring lots of bites from many restaurants is for you. But for me, the usual problem with tasting ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Premium Olive Oil Shop Now Open at Biltmore Fashion Park

    Calling itself, "the premium olive oil experience," Oliv, a new boutique and tasting room featuring over sixty flavors of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, is now open at the Biltmore Fashion Park. Open since late December and founded by Awie and Isabeau du Toit, who own a olive farm in South Afri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    Ten Favorite Vegetarian Entrees in Metro Phoenix

    Phoenix isn't exactly known for vegetarian food, but the Valley has several unique, passionate vegetarian-friendly restaurants. Don't worry, you won't find any salads or veggie burgers on this list.

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2012

    Flavor-Packed Vegetarian Food at Chakra 4

    The name of Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House is somewhat misleading in that it offers so much more than dried leaves. While you're there, stay and have a healthy, flavor-packed lunch or dinner.

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Ten Favorite First Date Restaurants

    Hello Phoenix Cibo's Patio = Perfect First Date Spot​So you convinced that special someone -- or maybe that special someone that you've never actually met but you have a really strong connection with via instant messenger -- to actually go out to dinner with you. Where are going to take the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    AndyTalk: An Uprising in Your Pantry with Sumac, Za'atar, Harissa

    Spices and spice blends are the accessories of the food world.

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Hippopotamus Fritter Recipe from The Fresh Baked Freak; Pen and Fork Reviews The Food of Morocco by Paula Wolfort

    A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. We're so excited when we stumble upon a really great local food blog. We need more of them, people. And if you have one you've been keeping secret, please let us know. This one we found is smart, funny, healthy, delicious and interesting - and the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Your New Favorite Gardening Magazine: Wilder Quarterly

    Ola Wiberg​For those of you missing the garden sections of the recently deceased ReadyMade magazine, take heart, there's a new publication on the horizon and according to Trend Central, it's "poised to become the indie authority on the natural world." Ooo, gardening goodness! Wilder Quarter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    St. Francis: Happy Hour Report Card

    Nicole Smith Cool as a Cucumber Cooler​The Spot: St. Francis, 111 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 200-8111www.stfrancisaz.comThe Hours: 3- 6 p.m., daily.The Details: When it comes to Phoenix dining destinations, St. Francis has always been a top contender, specializing in urban/ rustic sty ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Il Vinaio's Arizona Wine & Tapas Dinner and Fresh Green Bean Salad in Today's Eater's Digest

    bakedbree.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Arizona Wine & TapasThis Friday, Mesa's Il Vinaio will be hosting a wine & tapas dinner featuring four great Arizona wines paired with four great tapas plates. Apple honey bruschetta with b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    In Season: Carrots

    Whether you're a CSA devotee, a farmers' market weekender or consider ketchup a veg, we'll bring you fresh inspiration for how to prepare our local produce. This week's harvest: Carrots ​Jennifer Woods​ Easter is this month and with the bunny coming and all, we thought we'd feature the beloved ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2010

    1: Braised Leeks With Mozzarella at FnB

    ​We've spent all summer making ourselves drool over Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- presented in no particular order, mind you -- all in anticipation of our blockbuster Best of Phoenix issue, out tomorrow. From burgers to bourekas to banana cream pie, there's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    12: Rustica Pizza at Cibo

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments sectio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    46: Sticky Toffee Pudding at St. Francis

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our siste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2010

    Now Open in Arcadia: Vatra Grillhouse

    ​East Indian School is really hoppin' right now. Along with last week's openings (Maui Dog and Loving Hut) and another spot coming soon (Beckett's Kitchen Table), the latest debut is Vatra Grillhouse (at the southeast corner of Indian School and 56th Street). "The name Vatra means "fire" ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2010

    What's Selling: Revolver Records

    Ratatat's LP4​Revolver Records is often known for having some of the more unconventional lists for their ten best selling records of the week. (Once, their #1 slot was occupied by recordings of street music from an outdoor market in Morocco.)This week, indie cool takes over, with Ratatat on top, T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Five More Food Fixes for Phoenix

    laweekly.com​Typically, the fur really flies over on our brother blog, Up on the Sun, while things stay pretty staid around here at Chow Bella. But our esteemed food critic, Michele Laudig (who also happens to be our former music editor), keeps telling me that Phoenix is way ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Cook Like an Iron Chef with Michael Symon Starts With Dissing The Food Network

    ​Iron Chef Michael Symon breaks out of Kitchen Stadium this Thursday with his new show on The Cooking Channel, Cook Like an Iron Chef. Symon, who owns Lola, Lolita, Bar Symon, and the B Spot restaurants in Northeast Ohio, as well as Roast in Detroit, says the show is for people who've watched ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4

    ​Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2010

    What's Selling: Revolver Records

    ​One of the coolest things about reading What's Selling every week is seeing how people in different parts of town at different record stores in the same city buy such drastically different kinds of records. Revolver Records attracts a lot of the die-hard vinyl consumers in CenPho, and their taste ... More >>

  • News

    May 6, 2010

    Happy Hours: Your Guide to Valley Spots Worthy of Your Drink Money

    ​One of the coolest things about reading What's Selling every week is seeing how people in different parts of town at different record stores in the same city buy such drastically different kinds of records. Revolver Records attracts a lot of the die-hard vinyl consumers in CenPho, and their taste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Grilled Eggplant Salad at Sapna Cafe

    ​After the extended Halloween weekend hangover -- chock full of too many S'Mores, wine, asskickingly strong microbrews, nachos, and various fried things -- something light sounded appealing. I'm so lacking in vitamins these days. So I immediately thought of Sapna Cafe.

  • Dining

    September 10, 2009

    Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House Makes Bingeing Good For You

    ​After the extended Halloween weekend hangover -- chock full of too many S'Mores, wine, asskickingly strong microbrews, nachos, and various fried things -- something light sounded appealing. I'm so lacking in vitamins these days. So I immediately thought of Sapna Cafe.

  • Dining

    April 23, 2009

    Sapna Café Brings Calcutta Egg Rolls, Gypsy Stews, and Other Fare Fit for Globetrotters to Downtown Phoenix

    ​After the extended Halloween weekend hangover -- chock full of too many S'Mores, wine, asskickingly strong microbrews, nachos, and various fried things -- something light sounded appealing. I'm so lacking in vitamins these days. So I immediately thought of Sapna Cafe.

  • Dining

    April 2, 2009

    Prado at InterContinental Montelucia Resort Doesn’t Live Up to Its Atmosphere, Thanks to Lousy Service and Watery Paella

    ​After the extended Halloween weekend hangover -- chock full of too many S'Mores, wine, asskickingly strong microbrews, nachos, and various fried things -- something light sounded appealing. I'm so lacking in vitamins these days. So I immediately thought of Sapna Cafe.

  • Music

    January 22, 2009

    Al Di Meola

    ​After the extended Halloween weekend hangover -- chock full of too many S'Mores, wine, asskickingly strong microbrews, nachos, and various fried things -- something light sounded appealing. I'm so lacking in vitamins these days. So I immediately thought of Sapna Cafe.

  • Dining

    November 27, 2008

    Scottsdale’s Café Monarch Serves Tasty Cuisine From a Whimsical Chef

    ​After the extended Halloween weekend hangover -- chock full of too many S'Mores, wine, asskickingly strong microbrews, nachos, and various fried things -- something light sounded appealing. I'm so lacking in vitamins these days. So I immediately thought of Sapna Cafe.

  • Film

    October 18, 2007

    Ordinary Rendition

    Not torture, but as conventional as they come. We're (water) bored. (Sorry.)

  • Dining

    September 13, 2007

    Overdone

    Not torture, but as conventional as they come. We're (water) bored. (Sorry.)

  • Culture

    May 31, 2007

    Feminine Mystique

    Overwritten and understated

  • Dining

    January 11, 2007

    Hidden in Plain View

    The "little French place" done right

  • Dining

    November 16, 2006

    Ivy League

    A multi-tasking marvel

  • Dining

    April 6, 2006

    Liège Largess

    Belgian endeavor

  • Dining

    November 3, 2005

    Hat Trick

    About as Moroccan as Mo Rocca

  • Film

    May 5, 2005

    War: What Is It Good For?

    Answer: one really stunning siege

  • Culture

    December 9, 2004

    Red Door Salon

    Artist makes Phoenix vie a little more bohème

  • Dining

    January 16, 2003

    You Grow, Grill

    Maxie's World Grill moves into bigger digs

  • Dining

    December 12, 2002

    On Tapas the World

    Ibiza Café dishes Euro flair

  • Calendar

    October 24, 2002

    Going Global

    Valley glimpses wide world of film

  • Dining

    August 8, 2002

    Working Girl Blahs

    Cafe Santa Fe's New Mexican cuisine tastes like the same old thing

  • Dining

    March 28, 2002

    Too Sexy for My Soufflé

    Local Chefs hate Zinc Bistro, so you know it's gonna be good.

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Selection of Ethnic Art

    Arizona State University Art Museum Store
    10th Street and Mill, Tempe
    480-965-9076

  • Dining

    March 16, 2000

    Diff'rent Toques

    Arizona State University Art Museum Store
    10th Street and Mill, Tempe
    480-965-9076

  • Dining

    January 30, 1997

    Au Courant Fare

    Arizona State University Art Museum Store
    10th Street and Mill, Tempe
    480-965-9076

  • Dining

    May 19, 1993

    QUIRK AND CLEAVER

    Arizona State University Art Museum Store
    10th Street and Mill, Tempe
    480-965-9076

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