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  • Blogs

    April 21, 2012

    Best of Coachella 2012: Friday, April 20

    See also: *Our complete Coachella coverage *Top Ten Awkward Coachella Dance Move GIFs The first weekend of Coachella: cold, damp, and wet. The second weekend of Coachella: hot, sultry, and steamy. Here are our scribes' picks for the best of what they saw on Friday, April 20 at Coachella. Pulp Con ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Pizzeria Bianco Makes Food & Wine's 25 Best Spots for Pizza in America

    Pizzeria Bianco, celebrated pie master Chris Bianco's award-winning Heritage Square eatery, continues to secure its place in history as a pilgrimage-worthy destination with a nod from Food & Wine magazine as one of its 25 best pizza spots in the U.S. Chosen from new and established pizza places fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    Ten Favorite Gourmet Pizza Shops in the Valley

    Since pizza -- a basic dish associated with Naples but not exclusively so -- was taken to America by Italian emigrants, shops selling the flat disks topped with goodness have popped up on nearly every street corner. And since most folks have a cherished neighborhood hangout that offers up simple a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    AndyTalk: Why You Should Make Pizza From Scratch

    YOU SHOULD MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA BECAUSE ... IT'S FAST ... Depending on your speed in the kitchen you can make a pizza, dough and all, in 60 to 90 minutes. That's as long as it takes to get a pizza from a good place delivered on a busy night; and this will be hot when delivered to your table. With ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2012

    Pizzeria Bianco Named One of 20 Favorite Pizza Spots Around the U.S.

    ​Just barely into the New Year and pie master Chris Bianco's Pizzeria Bianco has received a saucy seal of approval from Food Republic, the site for "men who want to eat and drink well, and to live smart." Named as one of the 20 favorite pizza spots in the country, and alongside other winners ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    In Season: Pizza-Oven-Style Pizza with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Topped with Arugula Salad

    Jennifer Woods​Lately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm making a fresh pizza sauce with a tomato and topping it with dressed arugula.

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Anthony Spinato's Get Meaty Pizza

    Kholood EidIn the kitchen with Anthony Spinato.​ In the kitchen with: Anthony Spinato Making: Get Meaty Pizza This week, Chow Bella gets a behind-the-scenes look into the fifth--and newest--location of Spinato's Pizzeria in Ahwatukee. After the lunch rush on a recent summer d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    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. Lunch at Pizzeria Bianco: Same Great Pizza, Much Shorter Wait Chef Beau MacMil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Spinato's Opens Fifth Pizzeria in Ahwatukee

    ​They say living in Phoenix is like living in Chicago -- only a lot hotter. There certainly are enough Windy City transplants here. And Chicago-style pizza. Now the Valley gets one more taste of Chicago in the form of Spinato's fifth metro Phoenix location, which opened recently in Ahwatukee. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2011

    Beckett's Table and Nobuo at Teeter House Get Ready for Patio Season

    A new patio at Beckett's Table: Can you dig it?​Did you know it's going to be 82 degrees this Sunday? Yep, patio season is officially upon us. Business is apparently as good as the weather, so two local eateries are getting ready for sunny days ahead with new patios. Beckett's Ta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Pie Fight: Pizza a Metro vs. La Piazza al Forno

    Sauce. Cheese. Dough. Pizza-making might seem like a simple endeavor, but there are  dozens of factors that go into determining what makes a quality pie. Most are personal preference: wood fired versus oven baked; thin crust or deep dish. Hand tossing, sauce consistency and type of cheese also ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    Chris Bianco Buys Out Business Partner in Pizzeria Bianco

    Pizzeria Bianco co-owner Susan Pool has parted ways with the restaurant.​After a 16-year business partnership, James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco is parting ways with Susan Pool, who's been a front-of-the-house fixture at the popular downtown eatery. "I'm taking over the ownership ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    In the (Cal)Zone: Getting Sauced at Queen's Pizza and Boulders on Broadway

    Every city has a certain type of cuisine it's known for. In New York, there's a pizza place on every corner. Memphis and Kansas City have great BBQ joints. In Phoenix, it's Mexican food. While finding a late-night burrito or enchilada in this town is a piece of cake (tres leches, of course ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Guido Saccone of Cibo Urban Wine Cafe & Pizzeria, Part Two

    that makes his heart melt and his appetite roar. "Pasta's something I really have passion for," Saccone says. "That's what I eat every day, sometimes twice a day. I tell my wife it's going to kill me."

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge in Cave Creek

    The Kantak chop salad and pane caprese drizzled with balsamic at Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge. ​We blogged a couple weeks back about Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge opening in Cave Creek, and even brought you a first look of the posh new digs. The new restaurant smell still hasn't worn off ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 4, 2010

    Shine 2010: Where to Eat in Scottsdale

    The Kantak chop salad and pane caprese drizzled with balsamic at Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge. ​We blogged a couple weeks back about Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge opening in Cave Creek, and even brought you a first look of the posh new digs. The new restaurant smell still hasn't worn off ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 4, 2010

    Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana: Rustic Pie Based on a Pizza Standard? We'll Bite

    The Kantak chop salad and pane caprese drizzled with balsamic at Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge. ​We blogged a couple weeks back about Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge opening in Cave Creek, and even brought you a first look of the posh new digs. The new restaurant smell still hasn't worn off ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Gasper Manno of Gasper's Casual Italian Dining/Pizzeria

    Gasper Manno is an Italian born and raised and New York pizzeria trained pizza man. Manno has lived and breathed pizza since his childhood in Sicily when his mom topped leftover bread dough with tomato, parmasen and anchioves to his days tossing pies for the very particular New York crowd. Now, he p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2010

    Amaro Pizzeria In Photos

    Timur GuseynovCedar plank pork chop.​Cave Creek's got a new pizzeria. That's about all we needed to know to put the pedal to the metal and drive out to Amaro Pizzeria and Vino Lounge. What was waiting for us? How about wood-fired pizzas, more pasta than a marathon runner can carbo-load, and a love ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    11 New Restaurants Announced at Scottsdale Quarter

    ​Along with the debut of a new Nike flagship store at Scottsdale Quarter this week came an announcement of the North Scottsdale mall's fall/winter 2010-2011 restaurant lineup. Eleven new restaurants are in the works, joining Oakville Grocery, Brio Tuscan Grill, and Primebar: Coal Burger: coal-fire ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Marcellino's Now Serves Lunch and Pizza

    ​It sounds like things are going really well for Sima and Marcellino Verzino at their stylish new SouthBridge location of Marcellino Ristorante Italiano. The couple recently returned from a trip to Italy and are "thriving" after five months in business, they tell me. This week, they're ampi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2010

    New in Cave Creek: Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge

    Pizza and wine: Two great tastes that go great together. That's the concept from two hospitality pros --alumni from Kazimierz World Wine Bar and Estate House -- who are making their mark on the dining scene in the North Valley with the opening of their new restaurant, Amaro Pizzeria & Vino ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Burger King's New York Pizza Burger: Set Fast-Food Freak Show Weapon to "Stun"

    thisiswhyyourfat.com​Holy burger bomb! How's a Fry Girl supposed to catch up with the latest Jersey Shore dirt (news flash: Ronnie called Sammi a bitch -- for serious!) when the worldwide interwebs is all bogged down with bloggage about Burger King's New York Pizza Burger? Set fast-food feak sho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Chris Bianco Branches Out to the Wigwam

    Until Chris Bianco's asthma problems interfered with his day-to-day routine as Arizona's most famous pizzaiolo, the James Beard award-winning chef was a permanent fixture at Pizzeria Bianco's wood-burning oven, where he often watched the Phoenix Suns on a tiny TV next to his workspace. Former Suns o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    65: Slice at Jimmy & Joe's Pizzeria

    ​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 section. Visit our siste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2010

    Coming Soon: Two Hippies Pizzeria

    ​Those Two Hippies have been gettin' busy lately.Following on the success of the original Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burger, the quirky, affordable concept has since popped up in a variety of Valley eateries, including an additional location on north 7th Street, a taco shack on Camelback, two pizz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    Why Your Pizza Delivery Guy Hates You

    Jasmine HobeheidarWhaddaya mean "no tip?"​ They work hard to deliver hot, cheesy goodness to your front door and expect only a paltry tip in return. They are pizza guys and their stories deserve to be heard. The following is the tale as told to me by such a pizza guy. Should he attach his name to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2010

    Gasper's Pizzeria Taking Over Old Zest Location

    ​After sitting vacant for the last year and a half, the building that last housed Zest Spirited Dining (4117 N. 16th St., north of Indian School) will soon become Gasper's Pizzeria, an Italian restaurant specializing in traditional Neapolitan-style pizza, and rustic southern Italian cuis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    Pomo Pizzeria Receives Official Italian VPN Designation

    There's good pizza, and then there's officially good pizza. From its excellent wines to its classic cheeses and beyond, Italy's regional food products are all about strict standards of quality. Pizza is no exception. In fact, there's a trade organization devoted exclusively to promoti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2010

    Mark Tarbell Dishes on Jamie Oliver and His Addiction to Opening New Restaurants

    Lori Midson Mark Tarbell   ​Our sister paper, Westword, has a tasty interview today with Mark Tarbell. His Phoenix restaurant, Tarbell's, has long been a Valley favorite, and he also runs two organic pizza joints in the Denver area. The always-entertaining Tarbell  -- one of hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    Carnivore Central: Battle of the Meat Lover's Pizza, aka "The Meatzza"

    Vegetarians, beware! We're getting down and dirty with all kinds of meat products this week, from glorious bacon to Italian beef to pepperoni. So stop reading now if you consider tofu "the other white meat."   Pizza's really the perfect food. Everyone loves it, even picky kids who'd rather ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    Backyard Pizza Night at Jason Raducha's

    Standing on a hand paved brick patio, vines climbing a wrought iron trellis, a moonlight sky, inhaling the scent from the wood fired oven, it was hard to believe we were in north Phoenix rather than northern Italy. It was Backyard Pizza Night at Jason Raducha's. Carol BlonderForno Bravo Oven ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Jac's Pizzeria Replaces Nello's in Old Town Scottsdale

    ​Sometimes the familiar is suddenly gone, and you have to do a double-take. Yep, Nello's in Old Town Scottsdale is no more. There's no pizza deficit, though. Now, in place of that longstanding local favorite is a new, family-owned restaurant called Jac's Pizzeria. It opened about a month ag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2010

    Chef Talk: Julian Wright of La Bocca Urban Pizzeria Wine Bar

    ​Julian Wright learned the art of opening restaurants the hard way. When he introduced La Bocca Urban Pizzeria Wine Bar  in 2008, food critics (including our own) offered lukewarm reviews. A little more than a year later, he's back with a vengeance. "La Bocca has been a challenge," he says, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    Re-creating Pie Zanos' Pizza at Home

    So you're in a restaurant, chowing down on the best tuna mac or pizza or boeuf Wellington you've ever had, when a crazy thought comes to mind: I can do this at home!! Without a pro chef's fancy appliances and gadgets, you might be challenged to create restaurant-worthy food. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Chris Bianco Stays Away From the Oven at His Famous Pizzeria

    ​A story posted on AZCentral this afternoon appears to have drastically slowed the newspaper's website (numerous attempts to log on stated that the link was broken) -- all because of two magic words: Chris Bianco. If you can manage to get through to the article, it details how the James Be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    Beyond Bianco: 6 More Favorite Valley Pizza Spots

    The wood-fired pies at Cibo are among the best in town. ​I'm a fan and regular reader of Sunset Magazine, with its timely mix of food, travel, and living articles, as well as it good-looking layout. Flipping through its pages and spotting region-specific gardening advice and profiles of bel ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 19, 2009

    Tomaso’s Spin-Off Tommy V’s Dishes Up Italian on Camelback and 32nd Street

    The wood-fired pies at Cibo are among the best in town. ​I'm a fan and regular reader of Sunset Magazine, with its timely mix of food, travel, and living articles, as well as it good-looking layout. Flipping through its pages and spotting region-specific gardening advice and profiles of bel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Cafe: Tommy V's Osteria Pizzeria

    ​When out-of-state friends come to visit, they're surprised and amazed when we take them out for Pizza. "Pizza?" they say, "In the desert?" Absolutely. Everyone knows Bianco's has great pizza, but this week's cafe column has us jonesin' for a new spin on pizza pie. Food Critic Michele Laudig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Opening This Week: Two Hippies Pizzeria

    ​Andy and Jan Goldstein, the two husband-and-wife hippies behind Two Hippies, are expanding their mini-empire. By the end of this week, Andy Goldstein tells me, they'll be opening Two Hippies Dropped Out of College and Opened a Pizzeria. Has there ever been a restaurant whose name was a ful ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    Aiello's Back Door Pizzeria Serves Up NY-Style Pies

    Joe and Myrah Aiello just dropped a line to say that they've finally launched their "back door pizzeria," a takeout-only pizza biz that they're literally doing from the back of their Italian restaurant on Central Avenue. There are 16 different toppings available on New York-style and Sicilian pizza ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 17, 2008

    Like La Bocca Urban Pizzeria's crust, the pizza competition in Phoenix is stiff

    Joe and Myrah Aiello just dropped a line to say that they've finally launched their "back door pizzeria," a takeout-only pizza biz that they're literally doing from the back of their Italian restaurant on Central Avenue. There are 16 different toppings available on New York-style and Sicilian pizza ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 20, 2008

    Crust to crave and palatable pizza at Humble Pie

    Joe and Myrah Aiello just dropped a line to say that they've finally launched their "back door pizzeria," a takeout-only pizza biz that they're literally doing from the back of their Italian restaurant on Central Avenue. There are 16 different toppings available on New York-style and Sicilian pizza ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 25, 2005

    Tower of Pizza

    Live and let pie

  • Dining

    May 13, 2004

    Dough Boy

    Our foodie finds the top five pizza spots in town

  • Dining

    April 10, 2003

    Pie vs. Pie

    Digging out of the Valley's pizza rut

  • Dining

    January 17, 2002

    A Little Pizza Heaven

    Chic, affordable new Scottsdale eatery makes you say, “Grazie.”

  • Dining

    February 3, 2000

    Crust Figure

    Chic, affordable new Scottsdale eatery makes you say, “Grazie.”

  • Dining

    October 1, 1998

    Slice Guys

    Chic, affordable new Scottsdale eatery makes you say, “Grazie.”

  • Dining

    March 27, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Chic, affordable new Scottsdale eatery makes you say, “Grazie.”

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