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Five Things to Eat and Drink This Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See also: - 13 Metro Phoenix Restaurants and Bars with Cinco de Mayo Celebrations - Bink's Midtown in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card Restaurant Crawl: Arcadia Crewz Derby Day The Kentuc ... More >>

Bao Bing, the Cool and Fruity Asian Treat, Gets Its Own Shop in Central Phoenix May 4

Bao bing (pronounced bow-BING) has been a ubiquitous part of Asian cuisine for hundreds of years (seriously, it's been traced back to China as early as the seventh century A.D.) But here in the United States, the dessert made with finely shaved ice, fresh fruit, and flavored sugar syrup and condense ... More >>

The Pump-Action Oreo Gun, as Presented by a Friendly German

A couple of weeks ago, we showed you a series of videos designed to demonstrate novel means of separating Oreos from their cream. Today, we're going to introduce you to a pump-action slingshot gun that splits cookie from cream at high velocities and minimal regard for safety. See Also: --HERB the ... More >>

HERB the Friendly Robot Splits Oreos on Command

Do you remember HERB? The "Home Exploring Robot Butler" we met last year? Well, apparently HERB has been rather busy, what with sprouting an additional arm and learning how to daintily separate Oreos with his less-than-dainty-looking claws. See Also: --HERB the Robot Uses "Spinning Lasers" to Help ... More >>

Piggly's at the Fair Opens in Mesa, Deep Fried Oreos -- and Just About Everything Else

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

CLOSED: Ivy League Dogs in Goodyear

West Valley residents have lost the place to score deep-fried franks as well as Oreos and Twinkies. Ivy League Dogs in Goodyear is shuttering. Opened in spring of 2010, Ivy League Dogs came courtesy of Derek Pyle, who named the place after his Chihuahua-Jack Russell mix pup and operated the hot dog ... 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 >>

Nutella Donuts (!!!) and More Halloween Treats at Rainbow Donuts Cafe

Halloween is all treat and no trick at Rainbow Donuts Cafe. The 7th Street location has a special deal just in time for the holiday: $25 for a dozen frightfully delicious Halloween donuts. This deal is available now through Sunday, November 4, and pre-orders are recommended. See also: - 10 Favorite ... More >>

May I Now Present the Awards for the Chow Bella Halloween Candy Showdown

The best thing about being the judge for the 2012 Chow Bella Halloween Candy Showdown is, well, being the judge for the 2012 Chow Bella Halloween Candy Showdown. Bring on the sugar rush, Baby. With the challenge being to whip up a dessert incorporating their favorite Halloween candy, my fellow scri ... More >>

Make Your Own Twix Cheesecake Pie: Chow Bella's Halloween Showdown

Trick... or treat? For the latest Chow Bella showdown, our writers whipped up a dessert reminiscent of, or incorporating, their favorite Halloween candy. Check back all week for recipes; on Friday our critic Laura Hahnefeld will pick her favorite. Today: Katie Johnson's Twix Cheesecake Pie I've n ... More >>

Miss McGee's Mud Pie at Bobby-Q

See also: 11 Favorite Barbecue Joints in Greater Phoenix See also: Top Ten Spots for Mac n' Cheese in the Valley Barbecue isn't exactly the first style of cuisine to turn to when you want an incredible dessert. After all, isn't the point to eat so much juicy, succulent meat falling off the bone tha ... More >>

Fantastic Corn Dogs, With a Side of Cooler Weather

The Guilty Pleasure: Corn Dog (bacon-wrapped and double-fried if you dare). Where To Get It: Devil's Pantry, on Whiskey Row in Prescott. The Price: $3 small, $5 large, $2 extra for the bacon; cash only. What It Really Costs: Justification for a day trip to Prescott. Easy enough in summer. See Also: ... More >>

Carl's Jr. Field-Testing Ice Cream Burger, the Brrrger

Have you ever polished off a $6 burger at Carl's Jr. and said to yourself, "By Jove, what I need now is another smaller burger made of ice cream"? Probably not, but the food scientists at Carl's Jr. certainly did and, by their will alone, have brought The Brrrger into existence. Building on the su ... More >>

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers' Classic Fare Goes Awry

This Week's Tastiest Links!

• Things got sticky last weekend -- as in Caramelpalooza sticky. Here's who took home the ribbons. - Chow Bella • My Drunk Diet is a great name for a book, plus the author is Lady Ga-Ga's ex-boyfriend. - New York Times • Whoops! Paula Deen's in trouble again -- and this time, it's all in the ... More >>

The Oreo Turns 100 With Party, Birthday Cake Flavor, and Continued Awesomeness

Today, the cookie sandwich known as the Oreo turns one-hundred years old, and for the millions who routinely enjoy its near-perfect and seemingly un-screw-upable taste (I prefer the Double Stuf variety straight from my freezer), it's just as awesome today as it was on March 6, 1912, when the company ... More >>

Ivy League Dogs: Out West for Under $10

Yes, Virginia, there is something good to eat on the west end of town. ​A common refrain of foodniks around the metro Phoenix area is "There's no good food in the West Valley." It seems like once diners get past downtown Glendale, they are stuck in chain restaurant purgatory. When paying a vis ... More >>

Joe Arpaio in Bacon, Rainbow Pancakes, Oreo Cameos: Six Ways People Played with Their Food in 2011

​Along with her fine food writing skills, Phoenix New Times cafe critic Laura Hahnefeld has a knack for finding the oddest -- and most entertaining -- stories. From gruesome bread to sugary meat treats, thanks to her we saw it all in 2011. Here are some of her favorite finds from the past year (no ... More >>

BLD's Lesson in Beets and Chocolate Oreo Truffles in Today's Eater's Digest

lifeandkitchen.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?The BLD BeetThis Saturday, December 17th, Chef Ehren from Chandler's breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot,  BLD, is out to teach you a lesson -- a lesson in beets. Gather round the communal ... More >>

Largest Gingerbread Village Debuts in the Valley: That 800 Pounds of Gingerbread Dough Ain't Gonna Construct Itself

Today, the self-proclaimed "largest gingerbread village in the Valley" goes on display at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and holy sugar shit is it huge. The 40-foot x 25-foot city of sweetness with the theme "Christmas in Whoville," the fictional town created by Dr. Seuss and appearing i ... More >>

Pop-Tarts Are an OK School Snack But Oreos Aren't: What's a Mom to Do?

Flickr via KellBailey Gone are the days of cupcakes in the classroom. By now most parents know that. But are Pop-Tarts acceptable? What about a few Oreos? Snack Time became Headache Time this semester for one Tempe mom left shaking her head over just what's okay to serve kids in public school ... More >>

DBG's Dia de los Meurtos and Halloween Jello Worms in Today's Eater's Digest

macheesmo.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Day of the Dead The traditional Dia de los Meurtos celebration isn't until the the first of November but the Desert Botanical Garden just couldn't wait 'till then. Join the Garden tomorrow ... More >>

Uncorked & Unplugged plus Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake Bars in Today's Eater's Digest

www.sweettreatsmore.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Uncorked & Unplugged 2011Get ready for the meet market of culinary events, the 8th Annual Uncorked & Unplugged event is taking place this Sunday, October 23rd. The Desert Ridge M ... More >>

Cheesecake Choco-Berries: Fair Food Showdown

With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest  challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will choose ... More >>

Twisted Mister

Oreos Get Cameo-Rific

Judith G. Klausner​Somerville, Massachusetts, artist Judith G. Klausner likes to play with her food. And unlike many of us, when she does, it's an art form. As part of her food art project, "From Scratch," where Victorian handicraft processes are used to transform packaged foods, Klausner car ... More >>

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. The Triple Double Oreo is REAL (and Weird When Eaten With Spam Musubi) Turn a ... More >>

The Triple Double Oreo is REAL (and Weird When Eaten With Spam Musubi)

Foodbeast​There's been some rumors flying around the cookie world lately (I LOVE the cookie world -- it's fun and tastes like baking!) about a possible Triple Double Oreo, an assemblage of three chocolate Oreo wafers with two layers of creme -- classic vanilla and chocolate. Recently the maker ... More >>

BLT Steak Wine Dinner and Chocolate Choreos in Today's Eater's Digest

blogs.babble.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? BLT Steak Dinner with Patz & HallWe totally know it's beer week(click here for a list of beer week events), but we can make room for one wine dinner right? Make your reservations for this T ... More >>

17: Banana Cream Pie at Cork

​ ​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 se ... More >>

Frozen Yogurt in Phoenix: Hot Spots to get a Cool Treat

​Speaking of frozen yogurt, people apparently love this stuff. There are currently more than thirty places to pick up the cultured treat spread throughout the valley, and it seems another one pops up every week, filled with patrons clamoring like junkies to get a hit of froyo, as it's known o ... More >>

Strongest Beer in The World Round Two, VEGout, and Cheesecake in Today's Eater's Digest

www.bakersroyale.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?VEG OutVegans and vegetarians, mark your calenders for Wednesday, August 4th. Vegetarian meet up group VEGPhoenix is hosting their annual Summer Veg Dinner. This year's event will be held at ... More >>

Blessthefall's New Video is Pretty Crazy: Wild Crowds, Moshing, Stagedives, Harrassing Toll Booth Workers, Pissing Out the Window, Etc.

Judge if you want, but the team here at Up On The Sun kind of loves the tour videos from Phoenix metalcore act Blessthefall. The last one was pretty funny, and the newest, which Revolver magazine got an exclusive look at, is even better.Sure, most of it is just potty humor and amateurish versions of ... More >>

Ryan Avery, What Are You Eating?

​Ryan Avery The performance artist will be featured with Father's Day at The Real Coachella Saturday, April 24 at The Trunk Space at 8 p.m. What'd you eat for dinner last night? I went to Olive Garden to visit some of my family. I ate the cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce on it. It was the chees ... More >>

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Dinomite

Indie rockers give the people what they want, then multiply it by two

Monday Night Martha: Mini Cheesecakes

We're bringing you Depression Era Dining Part Deux tonight with teeny faux cheesecakes. The recipe comes from Grandma Hernandez who was born during the Great Crash of 1929. The mini cakes are cheap to make and are beyond cute.

Kook's Korner: Maybe Hydrox.

Smart Bomb

Renegade thrills in Tempe

Satan's Cheerleaders

Our diabolical duo sets Sugar Daddy's ablaze for the first-ever Saints 'n' Sinners Ball

Unholy Night

"Mutated vaudeville" cuts through the tinsel

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Run, Rasta, Run

A clever reggae remake of Dark Side of the Moon lovingly lampoons the album's hazy cult

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Aqua Lunge

Café Blue a marriage of gorgeous setting, excellent food

Dip Shtick

Traditional fondue at The Melting Pot

Pup Rally

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