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Mary Elaine's new chef debuts his new winter menu

Second Helpings

Second Helpings

Second Helpings

Little Pig Man

Bubble Belt

Best Wine Shop

Sportsman's Fine Wines and Spirits

Meatmarket of Dreams

Our super agents of the PHX advise actor and actress babes among the fly crowd at Myst

The Spirit of '76

Our super agents of the PHX advise actor and actress babes among the fly crowd at Myst

Summer Guide: The season of big-budget movies uses its brain

Our super agents of the PHX advise actor and actress babes among the fly crowd at Myst

Creature Comforts

Our super agents of the PHX advise actor and actress babes among the fly crowd at Myst

Gomo Often

It's the bomb, in a good way

Guinea Piggery

The little bistro that should

Smiles to Go

Felicity Huffman is desperately engaging in an off-kilter road movie

Hype-Happy

Finally, a restaurant that actually cooks up to its reputation

Pacific Rim Shot

Sapporo is more than just another sushi bar

Kohnie's Island

They may be rough on their customers, but at Kohnie's, they know their food.

Chop Shop

George & Son's brings superior Chinese food to the chopsticks-challenged

Havoc Your Way

Topnotch food, terrible service at Cafe Isabelle

Rice Capades

A family-friendly, casual Chinese eatery

North Fork

Persimmon Bar & Grille

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Persimmon Bar & Grille

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Local Wine Wins at Whole Foods

Lauren GilgerVoters tasting the local wines on Saturday at the Arizona Wine Consumer Choice Awards at Whole Foods Market in Chandler.Move over, Napa. Arizona's young wine industry is currently undergoing a growth-spurt akin to a 12 year-old basketball player. For proof, see Michele Laudig's cover st ... More >>

This Weekend: Grand Opening of New Total Wine in Tempe

It makes sense that the brand-new Total Wine store in Tempe is right next to IKEA. They're both the kind of places where you could lose yourself wandering the aisles, browsing an overwhelming variety of products, and imagining all the possibilities. In the case of Total Wine, you can end up visuali ... More >>

Oakville Grocery Co. Coming Soon to Scottsdale Quarter

​Oakville Grocery Co., a California-based market cafe founded in 1881 that's considered by many to be the West Coast version of Dean & Deluca, is getting ready to open its doors in early December at the new Scottsdale Quarter shopping complex -- already home to hot retailers like H&M ... More >>

More Than 2,200 Man-Hours Yield 10 Arrests; Arpaio Calls Posse's Mall Patrol Success

www.imdb.com​The gaggle of deputized geriatrics that Sheriff Joe Arpaio unleashes on Valley malls during the holiday season sure took an, um, bite out of crime this year -- if you ask the sheriff, anyway.In a news release today, Joe calls this year's Posse Mall Patrol a success, despite more ... More >>

Oakville Grocery to Join CityScape Development

​After Basha's Supermarkets' bankruptcy proceedings led to AJ's Fine Foods falling out the the CityScape lineup last year, locals have been wondering which retailer -- if any -- would step up to fill the void for a much-needed downtown grocery store at the 1.8 million square foot mixed-use pr ... More >>

Corned Beef Cupcakes, Meet Napa Valley Wine Makers and The Worlds Largest Woman (almost) in Today's Eater's Digest

An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ If you're a wine aficionado or maybe just a wanna-be Sommelier of sorts then you won't want to miss "Men Behind the Vines - Napa's Next of Kin" at Sanctuary on Camelback March 24th. The night kicks of with a ... More >>

Ask A Mexican on Hating Mexicans With Proper Terms

An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ If you're a wine aficionado or maybe just a wanna-be Sommelier of sorts then you won't want to miss "Men Behind the Vines - Napa's Next of Kin" at Sanctuary on Camelback March 24th. The night kicks of with a ... More >>

Sedona's Red Rock Scenic Byway Named One of America's Top 10 Road Trips -- and Not Just for Hippies

www.photos.comRed Rock Scenic Byway​Sedona's received loads of negative ink over the last six months -- thanks primarily to a certain snake-oil salesman who organized a "self-help," sweat lodge event that left three people dead -- but it's still a hell of a place to take a drive, that's according ... More >>

Beating the Meat: Veggie Sandwiches at Taps and Oregano's

Though I may have some carnivorous tendencies (mmm...carne asada), occasionally I get an urge to get closer to Mother Nature via some fresh vegetables. When a salad just won't do and a veggie burger seems too processed, there's always the classic vegetarian sandwich -- or as I like to call ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

Goat cheese, endive lettuce, and (dare we say it?) raisins sandwiched between two thick slices of fresh baked bread. We couldn't resist long enough to even take a photo, hence the two big bites outta the second half. Add on mixed spring greens and an iced green tea and you have our lunch. We probabl ... More >>

Yudofu-Tofu Hot Pot

Carol Blonder Yudofu ​ This week we felt like something nourishing and comforting, some kind of soup. Wanting to eat light, we strayed from our usual go to meatless recipes with a combination of beans and rice. Our thoughts turned to Asian style hot pots, found in Chinese, Thai and Japanese ... More >>

Singapore Noodles with Fried Tofu

Carol BlonderSingapore Noodles with Fried Tofu​ Singapore Noodles are a favorite Asian street food gone international. We typically enjoy this recipe from a friend with just vegetables and noodles. But with tofu on our mind, we decided to add some to the dish for a little protein and a little pr ... More >>

The Five Most Obnoxious Food Movements

guygonecaveman.com​We truly live in a golden age of food awareness. Where once Americans ate whatever grew or grazed around them, we now find a nation of extra-regional culinary tribes; whole dietary religions based on what food we should or shouldn't put in our bodies, how we prepare it, an ... More >>

Why Arizona Wine Isn't a Non Sequitur

Growing grapes and making wine in Arizona? Is that even possible? Better question: Is that even drinkable? If you've been around the block to Sonoita, Willcox and the Verde Valley, you know that the answer to both of those questions is an overwhelming affirmative... but if you're like us, we're stil ... More >>

Are Women Better Winemakers?

UNCORK THE ISSUE: "Are women better winemakers than men?" was our question of the night during AZ Wine Co. Winemaking Ladies tasting last Thursday. On the tasting menu at the South store were wines crafted by famed female winemakers Heidi Peterson Barrett, Celia Welch and Kathryn Hall. SPILL THE JU ... More >>

Chef Bernie Kantak of Citizen Public House Joins Chef Jon Spahr of Amaro Pizzeria for Five-Course Wine Dinner

Jackie MercandettiAmaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge​Chef Bernie Kantak of Citizen Public House, the new restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale serving up standard American favorites with a delicious kick in the ass, will be heading North to Cave Creek to join Jon Spahr, chef and owner of Amaro Pizzeri ... 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 >>

Build a Better Veggie "Burger"

holycowvegan​ There are two reasons veggie burgers get a bad rap. The first is the name. After all, a good burger is typically defined as meaty, juicy and smoky. A good veggie burder doesn't need to be any of that. Then there is the frozen variety of garden-veggie burgers; the cooked contents ne ... More >>

Is Ncounter a Hot New Breakfast and Lunch Spot for Mill Avenue?

​Ncounter, the new breakfast and lunch spot on Mill Avenue courtesy of Thom Coker and his wife, Kathy, owners of T.C. Eggington's in Mesa, was bustling with activity when I recently popped by. The Nside of Ncounter.​It's a hip but friendly place with a decidedly clean decór, a palette ... More >>

Christopher Gross' Perfect Food Day

Christopher Gross​ We've known and loved Chef Christopher Gross' French-inspired cuisine for so many years -- we guess you could say we have a "crush" on him - sorry, couldn't resist. For a little fun, Chef Gross likes to fly across the pond and jump on his bike to give it a spin. This is him at ... More >>

Wright's Winemaker Dinner and Slow Cooker Soup in Today's Eater's Digest

tasteandtellblog.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Winemaker's Dinner Series KickoffWright's at the Biltmore will be kicking off it's 22nd season of Winemaker's Dinners this Thursday, October 6th. The first dinner in the series will feature ... More >>

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 >>

Gina Buskirk's Perfect Food Day

Photo courtesy Gina Buskirk​Gina Buskirk started Gina's Homemade in 2010 with her husband, Christopher Buskirk. You might have seen her delectable foods at the Old Town Farmer's Market or Whole Foods. If you don't know, Gina's Homemade is where you can get creamy, oozy artisinal cheeses, loa ... More >>

Phoenix Wine Parties: Drink While You Learn

​We like to think that adult beverages fall into two categories. There's booze strictly meant for partying purposes (have you ever seen someone casually sipping jager?), and there are drinks meant to induce intimate chats over dinner. Although some drinks may fall somewhere in the middle - we're h ... More >>

Thirsty Lion: Happy Hour Report Card

With holiday shopping on the brain, we headed to the newly open Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill at Tempe Marketplace. Read on to find out why we loved these Bacon Cheddar Potato Cakes.​The Spot: Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 1041, Tempe, (480) 968-2920. www.th ... More >>

Binkley's Winemaker Dinner and Chili Tofu in Today's Eater's Digest

www.rachelcooksthai.com​ This upcoming Wednesday, January 11th, Binkley's in Cave Creek will be hosting their very first Winemaker's Dinner of 2012 with the talented winemaker Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores Winery. Chef Kevin Binkley has put together a pretty amazing seven-course menu for the eveni ... More >>

Dinner with Your Dog and Pork & Pints at Chandler's BLD

​The day has finally come. You can now take your dog out to dinner. I'm not just talking about having Fido tag along to whatever patio you have found that won't kick the two of you off -- this is actual dinner with your dog. Back in November, Chandler's BLD started a weekly event called "Dine ... More >>