Piccola Cucina

New in Central Phoenix: La Piccola Cucina

The Skinny: The Battle of La Piccola Cucina

La Piccola Cucina brings quick and tasty Mediterranean cuisine to central Phoenix

Budget Beat: America's Taco Shop

America's carne asada tacos: Finely chopped everything. By Jay Bennett My new favorite place to get a cheap, quick, but good lunch is America's Taco Shop, on Seventh Street north of McDowell. The new taquería, which has been open for about a month, joins a pretty amazing stretch along Seventh th ... More >>

This Weekend: Breakfast at La Piccola Cucina

Looking for a new breakfast option this weekend? A friend just passed along the news that La Piccola Cucina is opening in the a.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Check out the menu: La Piccola Cucina - Breakfast Menu.doc   It sounds like this is on a trial basis -- they'll keep doing it if the ... More >>

Dec. 12 In Blogs: Day Without A Gay, Bettie Page, La Piccola Cucina and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Collection of Bombs Astounds Authorities: What's in Your Neighbor's Hou ... More >>

Chow Bella's Top 5 Entries of 2008

Happy New Year, Phoenix. Here's one last look at 2008 with the top five blogs as determined by the sheer number of eyes that read them. Catch the top three slots after the jump. 5 - Liberty Market set to open in Gilbert The charming stretch of Gilbert Avenue that runs right through the middle of G ... More >>

Battle of the Gyros

Oh, how the Greek gods must die a little inside every time they hear some American order a "jy-ro" at an ethnic restaurant. Despite the constantly butchered name, the gyros (roughly pronounced "yee-ros") remains one of our favorite meat dishes. For this week's Battle of the Dishes, we ... More >>

Now Open: Seven Lounge Hookah Bar in Phoenix

Adriane GoetzThe new Seven Lounge on 7th Street and Alvarado in Phoenix.​7th Street-goers can have a drink and a smoke to celebrate the the newest destination in the budding network of local businesses just north of McDowell Road in the Coronado District. The neighborhood that already boasts ... More >>