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  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Pavle Milic's Quest to Make Wine: A Quixotic Exploit?

    Earlier this spring, we launched Vine Geeks -- in which AZ Wine Merchants' Brian Reeder and Pavle Milic share advice, news and a little levity from the world of wine. Today, we bring you Romancing the Grape. In this occasional series, Milic will spill about his current mission to learn how wine is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2012

    Five Ways Not to Buy Wine

    Vine Geek Brian Reeder co-owns AZ Wine Merchants in Scottsdale. Wine is subjective. Every wine is different. It all depends on your taste. Price doesn't equal quality. It's all the same anyway. Just drink what you like. Blah. Blah. Blah. We've all heard the nomenclatures. The bullshit lines that e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Meet the Vine Geek (Part Two)

    On Tuesday, you met Brian Reeder, co-owner of AZ Wine Merchants and one of our new wine columnists. Today, his story continues. When we left off, Pavle Milic (in the photo above, from left, it's Reeder and Milic) had opened a little restaurant in Scottsdale and Brian had decided resort life at the M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

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

    ​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Winemaker's Dinner Series Kickoff Wright's at the Biltmore will be kicking off its 22nd season of Winemaker's Dinners this Thursday, October 6th. The first dinner in the series will feature wines from the 40 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    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 >>

  • News

    May 13, 2010

    Ask A Mexican on Hating Mexicans With Proper Terms

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    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 >>

  • Dining

    May 7, 2009

    Sprouts, Golden Door, and Other Phoenix Spas That Will Feed and Relax You

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    August 14, 2008

    The Spirit of '76

    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 >>

  • Culture

    June 5, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Dining

    December 13, 2007

    Creature Comforts

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2007

    Mary Elaine's new chef debuts his new winter menu

    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 >>

  • Dining

    October 12, 2006

    Gomo Often

    It's the bomb, in a good way

  • Dining

    June 1, 2006

    Guinea Piggery

    The little bistro that should

  • Film

    January 19, 2006

    Smiles to Go

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

  • News

    June 10, 2004

    Meatmarket of Dreams

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

  • Dining

    January 10, 2002

    Pacific Rim Shot

    Sapporo is more than just another sushi bar

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Wine Shop

    Sportsman's Fine Wines and Spirits

  • Dining

    January 4, 2001

    Chop Shop

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

  • Dining

    December 14, 2000

    Havoc Your Way

    Topnotch food, terrible service at Cafe Isabelle

  • Dining

    August 31, 2000

    Rice Capades

    A family-friendly, casual Chinese eatery

  • Dining

    July 27, 2000

    North Fork

    Persimmon Bar & Grille

  • Dining

    December 2, 1999

    Bubble Belt

    Persimmon Bar & Grille

  • Dining

    December 26, 1996

    Little Pig Man

    Persimmon Bar & Grille

  • Dining

    August 1, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Persimmon Bar & Grille

  • Dining

    May 30, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Persimmon Bar & Grille

  • Dining

    October 19, 1995

    Second Helpings

    Persimmon Bar & Grille

  • Film

    June 8, 1994

    ABORIGINAL CINEMA

    Persimmon Bar & Grille

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