Oktoberfest

Schnitzel Showdown: Haus Murphy's vs. Bavarian Point

It's October, which means Oktoberfest, which means we all have a semi-legit excuse for drinking copious amounts of beer and dancing the polka (sorry, there are no excuses for wearing dirndls or lederhosen). So it seems like a good time to re-visit two of the Valley's longest running German restauran ... More >>

So How Does Munich's Oktoberfest Stack Up Against Tempe's?

Lucky Megan Dobransky! Our Chow Bella contributor managed to make it to two Okoberfest celebrations -- in both Munich and Tempe. She's here to compare and contrast. Oktoberfest has been a beer drinker's mecca for centuries. The name alone conjures up images of massive beers so heavy you need two h ... More >>

Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

Chow Bella's Guide to Pumpkin Beer 2012

In the past, pumpkin beers were rare -- a seasonal sideshow, showing up only in the breweries daring enough to make them and enjoyed only by drinkers willing to take a chance on the oddities. Today, however, brews made with pumpkin have officially become mainstream, with nearly every brewery worth i ... More >>

Five Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend

It's nearing the end of Phoenix's six-month summer season, and the beginning of fall brings with it the first round of food festivals. Whether you're longing for a little more summer or welcoming the (relatively) cool autumn temperatures, we've got something for you to consume this weekend. See als ... More >>

Beer Advocate

Gordon Biersch Märzen

Beer: Gordon Biersch Märzen Brewery: Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Style: Märzen/Oktoberfest ABV: 5.8 percent It was a cool fall day more than 200 years ago, and the Germans were partying. It had just been announced that Crown Prince Ludwig, who would later become King Ludwig I, was to be mar ... More >>

Four Favorite German Restaurants in Phoenix

With several Oktoberfest celebrations right around the corner, we thought it only fitting to share our favorite Valley restaurants for German eats like schnitzels, sauerkraut, and sausages -- all washed down with a stein-full or two of German ale, of course. Want the German goodness to go? Pick up ... More >>

Top Five Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all fit in your mouth ... or in this ca ... More >>

Top Five Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See also: New Times Calendar of Events Carol Steele Tribute Dinner at Rancho Pinot Sept 23: Menu Features C. Steele Classics and Asian Pear Belinis from Aravaipa Farms Maine Lobster @ Vi ... More >>

Six Oktoberfest Celebrations in Metro Phoenix

Ready for a heavy dose of brats and beer? The official Oktoberfest season kick-off is this Saturday -- we already told you this morning about the celebration beginning this weekend at Brat Haus with free beer! -- and we've got the details on all the Valley's celebrations happening over the next few ... More >>

Top Five Phoenix Food Stories of the Week

Every week, there's a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you're like most people, you probably just don't have the time to get to all of it. It's kind of like those burgers at Old Town Whiskey; it just won't all fit in your mouth ... or in this ca ... More >>

18 Fall Food Festivals in Metro Phoenix

It's safe. You can come out now. It's September. And while temperatures may still hover uncomfortably for a bit, we feel fall in the air -- and that means outdoor festivals with lots to eat and drink. So get out your calendar (or your smart phone) and jot down the dates for these must-do events. And ... More >>

AZ Hops & Vines in Sonoita Grows Arizona's First Commercial Hops Crop

See also: Ten Favorite Arizona Summer Festivals and Adventures for Food, Wine and Beer Lovers Nowadays, the rolling grasslands of Sonoita and Elgin are better known for wineries than big cattle ranches. But apparently, grapes aren't destined to be the only gold in them thar hills. Shannon Austin ... More >>

Four Peaks Pumpkin Porter Coming Soon! (But Not Too Soon)

See Also: Brew Review: Four Peaks' Pumpkin Porter is Here! See Also: It's the Great Pumpkin Fatigue, Charlie Brown! An Open Letter to Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Four Peaks and the Rest of You Who Let the Pumpkin Out of the Bag Too Early This Year It's mid-August and 105 degrees here in dusty Phoenix ... More >>

Cherry Strudel at Haus Murphy's

Everyone knows that Arizona has incredible Mexican fare, but who knew that Glendale is home to an award-winning German restaurant? Located in historic downtown Glendale, Haus Murphy's serves traditional specialties like Bacon-infused Paprika Schnitzel, Krakauer Wurst, and Hackbraten. The interior is ... More >>

Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

Zach Fowle ​Beer: Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin AleBrewery: Boston Beer Company Style: Pumpkin beerABV: 5.7 percent Well, Pumpkin Month is at an end. It's been four weeks filled with pumpkin pie spiciness and every shade of orange here at Craft Beer of the Week, and the mob of pumpkin brews t ... More >>

Ling & Louie's Woktoberfest and Easy Homemade Bread in Today's Eater's Digest

theitaliandishblog.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Woktoberfest, Yes That's Right, WoktoberfestBored with the typical Oktoberfest fare? Then switch it up this month at Scottsdale's Ling & Louie's Woktoberfest. The Asian bar & grill ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

​ A couple weeks ago I enjoyed a nice Japanese style lunch with a few of my favorite co-workers in a beautiful converted historic house in downtown Phoenix. Unfortunately, I didn't take notes, so I can't tell you the name of this shrimp dish. I can tell you that it was light and perfect for lunch. ... More >>

Tempe Town Lake Oktoberfest and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake in Today's Eater's Digest

​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Oktoberfest 2011 Are you ready for non-stop polka, beer, dancing, and live music? Well, you're in luck. The 39th Annual Tempe Oktoberfest is happening this weekend at Tempe Town Lake. This year the giant fes ... More >>

Ten Musicians To Help Inspire You This Octobeard

October is a great time of year for a few different reasons. You've got the Arizona State Fair, Oktoberfest, the weather starts to get nice outside, and most importantly, it's now Octobeard. For those not familiar with Octobeard it's defined by urbandictionary.com as: A celebration of facial hair ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

​ Patio dining season is here, hooray! I took advantage of the cooler weather the other day and had a nice lunch on the beautiful patio of a favorite Phoenix restaurant. Normally I go for the chicken but this time the tuna sashimi salad seemed to be calling my name. It was phenomenal and ... More >>

Hops Stop

Five Beers and Their Musical Pairings

​As Munich's 17-day slosh-a-palooza wrapped up yesterday, it left us feeling a little empty. We didn't celebrate Oktoberfest the proper way -- by getting shithoused in lederhosen and violently gesturing toward the breasts of a beer wench with a full mug of god's greatest nectar, all while listenin ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

​ When you take a look at the photos stored in your phone and realize that 85 percent of them are pics of burritos, fried chicken, and cupcakes it's probably a sign that you might need to consider eating a vegetable or two. That is exactly the reason why I paid this super healthy restaurant at the ... More >>

Ales on Rails Festival and Chocolate Croissants in Today's Eater's Digest

​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Oktoberfest on The Railways There are two things we can count on once the month of October hits -- cooler temperatures and an abundance of Oktoberfest celebrations. Celebrate the season with a trip to Clarksda ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

​ Sometimes you just have to start your day off with a cheesy breakfast burrito and a heaping pile of crispy hash browns. This giant burrito was filled with chorizo, eggs, and veggies the topped with two different types of cheese. I'll give you a hint -- it was from one of the few spots to gra ... More >>

Paprika Schnitzel from Haus Murphy's

​ Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 69: Paprika Schni ... More >>

The Baker's Daughter: Chocolatier and Pastry Café Opening October 30th

Carol BlonderChristine Boerner:The Baker's Daughter​ We love to swing by Karl's Quality Bakery: fresh bread for the weekend, quiche for lunch, a napoleon or streusel to take to a friend, and always a cookie or two before we leave the premises. This weekend we are adding Karl's to our list of stops ... More >>

Peoria Beer Festival and Ghostie Cupcakes in Today's Eater's Digest

www.thecookingphotographer.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?West-Side Beer FestivalCan't stand the though of another Oktoberfest but still looking for something to do this weekend? Well Beer Drinkers, we dug up a little hidden gem of a Bee ... More >>

Beer and Now

October is the month for brewski loving

Oktoberfest Cityscape Style, Crave Pre-Party, and Jalapeno Kiwi Jam in Today's Eater's Digest

cathyshambley.blogspot.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Yep, Another OktoberfestYou had a break last weekend now it's time to jump right back in with another Oktoberfest(last one of the year, promise). Friday and Saturday,  the Phoenix ... More >>

New in Chandler: The Hungry Monk

​Buffalo Wings & Rings owners Jim and Carol Lolli rebranded their Chandler restaurant into a craft-brew-friendly eatery and taproom called The Hungry Monk, and quietly opened last month at Chandler and Dobson (1760 W. Chandler Blvd., 480-963-8000).But now they're up and running, ready to rally ... More >>

Brewed For Battle: Oktoberfest

Jonathan McNamaraAvery Brewing Co.'s The Kaiser (left) and Victory Festbier. ​At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the bee ... More >>

Oct. 15 In Blogs: Karl Rove, Jeff Jacobson, Deer Tick, Oktoberfest, and Escorts

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week:

Oct. 4 In Blogs: Oktoberfest, Deadheads, Pasta, and Mothballs

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Oktoberfest, TASTE Culinary Festival and Beer Cheese Soup in Today's Eater's Digest

www.feastingonart.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Oktoberfest!Boys and girls it's the first weekend of October and that means it's time for the annual Tempe Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park. Get your fill of bratwurst and sauerkraut o ... More >>

Meat Me at the Fair

Celebrate cholesterol at Tempe Oktoberfest

This Week In Chow Bella:

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Oktoberfest in Phoenix -- Mark Your Calendar Michelle Burchfield, What Are You ... More >>

Desert Botanical Gardens' Beer Garden: Why We're Not Going

Jonathan McNamara We'll be hanging out at Taste of Tops instead. ​You fancy yourself a bit of a beer aficionado. You enjoy knowing about different styles and you have your favorite. You're a regular at Four Peaks and Papago and you're becoming a regular at Taste of Tops. You can get down wi ... More >>

Sept. 22 In BlogS: Vinlanders, Oktoberfest, Scott Weiland, Eggs Benedict, and Jules Loh

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Brazilian Degrees

Get in on the latest “American” tradition

Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest

No-Limit Polka

Tempe Beach Park rolls out the barrels and the oom-pah bands

Biergarten

Oktober Surprise

Is everyone you know suddenly kinda . . . German?

Undergarment District

Get hosed at Hance

Don't Be an Edelwuss

Pots and Panzers

POLKA SPOTS