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Restaurant Reviews

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    O.H.S.O. Eatery and nanoBrewery Still Has Some Work To Do

    O.H.S.O. Eatery and NanoBrewery, which recently opened in Arcadia, has the style part down. But beyond hanging out on the patio with a cold beer and ordering some traditional pub fare, O.H.S.O. fails to deliver. Here's an excerpt from this week's cafe review:

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    10 Favorite Desserts in Phoenix

    Oftentimes, a meal out of the house isn't complete without dessert - not just any dessert, but one that's so good you'll never forget it, one that will make guest appearances in your dreams for the rest of your life. To help satisfy your sweet tooth, we're offering up our 10 of our favorite desserts ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    Arizona Biltmore Celebrates 82 Years of Afternoon Tea With, What Else, Afternoon Teas (And an Updated Menu)

    ​Since its opening in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore Resort, located in Phoenix near 24th Street and Camelback Road, has been carrying on the 200-year-old English pastime of afternoon tea. Now, in its 82nd year, the Arizona landmark is planning to delight tea freaks and the infusion-curious alike ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Drunken Noodle Brawl: Malee's Thai Bistro vs. Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine

    Who serves the best drunken noodles in Phoenix? When in the mood for a dish that's so spicy it clears up the sinuses, look no further than drunken noodles, or pad kee mao. This stir fry can be made about a thousand different ways, but the staples are Thai basil, chili, garlic, and rice noodles.

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2011

    Brick Owners Opening European/American Wine Bar in Sunnyslope Next Week

    Heinrich Stasiuk, owner of Brick, the gourmet pizzeria that opened last year in the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix, says Timo, his new restaurant opening next week in Sunnyslope, will take wine bars to the next level. "We're going to have a selection of over 30 wines by the glass," Stasiuk tell ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 9, 2011

    BLD Does Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner -- But Gets None of Them Quite Right

    Heinrich Stasiuk, owner of Brick, the gourmet pizzeria that opened last year in the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix, says Timo, his new restaurant opening next week in Sunnyslope, will take wine bars to the next level. "We're going to have a selection of over 30 wines by the glass," Stasiuk tell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    BLD's Dinner Menu Gets A Makeover

    ​Two-month old BLD in Chandler unveiled its new streamlined dinner menu today to its adoring Facebook fans. We took a look and noticed one important thing missing -- the charcuterie plate. Just last week we raved about the tender meat that graced the appetizer platter and now it's gone. "We've lis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    Tonight: Posh Hosts Chef Aaron May and Writer Megan Finnerty

    Aaron May is tonight's guest chef at Posh in Scottsdale.​It's sort of like musical chairs, isn't it? At Posh's Monday "Chef for a Night" dinners, chef-owner Joshua Hebert lets someone else into the kitchen to come up with the night's offerings. And at tonight's event, that someone is chef A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Truffles Replaces Dos Diablos in North Scottsdale

    ​A little more than a year ago, Dos Diablos took over the space that used to be Mancuso's at the Summit, but it turns out that upscale Mexican food wasn't the right fit for that North Scottsdale location, and there was some chef turnover. According to the restaurant's website, it closed on Christm ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 30, 2010

    New Year's Eve Guide 2010

    ​A little more than a year ago, Dos Diablos took over the space that used to be Mancuso's at the Summit, but it turns out that upscale Mexican food wasn't the right fit for that North Scottsdale location, and there was some chef turnover. According to the restaurant's website, it closed on Christm ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2010

    Beer and Football

    Watch America’s most popular sport at an English joint

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    New in Peoria: Blu Agave

    ​Just in time for a big New Year's Eve party with a live musical performance by Obadiah Parker, new Peoria restaurant Blu Agave Arizona Kitchen is set to open its doors tomorrow.The brainchild of chef-owner Charles Schwerd -- who also owns Arrowhead Grill in Glendale and honed his reputa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    What's the Point of Decanting Wine and How Do I Do It?

    UNCORK THE ISSUE: What's the point of decanting wine and how do I do it? SPILL THE JUICE: "The point of decanting a wine is aeration," says Master Sommelier Greg Tresner of Il Terrazzo at The Phoenician. "With both red and white wines, the flavor and aroma develop as the wine comes in contact with a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    Caffe Boa Serves Reindeer Tasting Menu for the Holidays

    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is about to land on your dinner plate, not your rooftop.​It wasn't enough to eat the Easter Bunny. Now Caffe Boa chef Payton Curry is ready to cook Rudolph for Christmas dinner.That's right, he'll be serving a six-course holiday tasting menu featuring caribou -- a.k. ... 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

    September 16, 2010

    Posh Launches "Chef for a Night"

    Joel LaTondress gets to be the first "Chef for a Night" at Posh.​Ever dreamed of being the chef at a fine dining restaurant? If so, you oughta be schmoozing with Posh chef Joshua Hebert right now.He's decided to let amateurs take the reins, to some extent, by inviting a different local food f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    The Center Bistro Reopens in Tempe

    ​What started off as a summer hiatus in June 2008 turned into more than two years off the radar, but downtown Tempe's The Center Bistro is back in business. Situated a block off Mill Avenue, (21 E. 6th St., Ste. 114, behind the Brickyard building), the restaurant still has an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Donna's Bakery & Café: Lunch $10 and Under

    If you haven't checked out Donna's Bakery & Café in Tempe yet, you might have managed to stave off a few pounds in ethnic baked confections but you're really missing out. This is the motherload of reasonably priced baked goods drawing influence from Asia, Europe, and America and made from scratch i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    Sommelier Throwdown and Watermelon Aqua Fresca in Today's Eater's Digest

    whatsgabycooking.com​ Hungry for for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Sommelier ThrowdownReserve your spot now for the epic wine event of 2010, The Sommelier Throwdown. Okay so it might not be the biggest wine event of 2010 but it should be fun. Friday J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Thai E-San : Lunch $10 and Under

    ​Driving down Indian school we spot a red sign that says:  Lunch $6.49. It's waving outside Thai E-San restaurant so we pull over to give it a try. When we first sit down we feel a little silly because the tables are quite substantial and round. But the place is not too busy so we sprea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Cafe: The Vig

    ​A bar with good atmosphere is enough to draw a crowd. A bar with good atmosphere and lip-smacking good food is enough to draw a crowd of regulars. Such, so it seems, is the way at The Vig. Food Critic Michele Laudig on The Vig: There's just something about this edge-of-Arcadia tavern, a ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    FnB Gets Attention from New York Times, Food Wine

    ​Could any restaurant in the Valley possibly be generating more excitement right now than tiny FnB, the cozy, convivial spot that ever-gracious front-of-the-house multitasker Pavle Milic opened late last year with chef Charleen Badman? Not in my book. Local food fanatics are raving abo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Chef Talk: Gio Osso of Estate House

    When Chef Gio Osso graduated high school and told his parents that he wanted to go to culinary school, they weren't surprised. He wouldn't eat as a child unless he could stir a few ingredients in a pot with his wooden spoon (all from his high chair).   Years later, after graduating from Ne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2009

    Prado Lands on Esquire's "Best New Restaurants" List

    ​Food critic John Mariani's annual list of best new restaurants for Esquire magazine hasn't hit the streets yet, but it's already shown up on the web, courtesy of the Eating Las Vegas blog. For 2009, the lone Arizona pick in Mariani's roundup is Prado, chef Claudio Urciuoli's Spanish-themed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    New in Scottsdale: Crudo Cafe

    There's a new breakfast and lunch option in Old Town Scottsdale. And soon, it will be a dinner destination, too. ​After this summer's unfortunate demise of Fine's Cellar, chef Cullen Campbell teamed up with his good friend, chef Brandon Crouser, formerly of Atlas Bistro, to open Crudo Cafe, l ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 20, 2009

    Arizona Derby Dames All-Girl Roller Derby Playoffs

    There's a new breakfast and lunch option in Old Town Scottsdale. And soon, it will be a dinner destination, too. ​After this summer's unfortunate demise of Fine's Cellar, chef Cullen Campbell teamed up with his good friend, chef Brandon Crouser, formerly of Atlas Bistro, to open Crudo Cafe, l ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2009

    "With a Twist" Classic Cocktails Pairing Party

    There's a new breakfast and lunch option in Old Town Scottsdale. And soon, it will be a dinner destination, too. ​After this summer's unfortunate demise of Fine's Cellar, chef Cullen Campbell teamed up with his good friend, chef Brandon Crouser, formerly of Atlas Bistro, to open Crudo Cafe, l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    Cool iPhone Apps for Foodies

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2008

    First Taste: True Food at Biltmore Fashion Park

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    Quiessence chef Greg LaPrad takes over restaurant, opens for lunch

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2008

    Heads up, Francophiles: Bastille Day celebrations next week

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 17, 2008

    Digestif in Scottsdale serves up absinthe and "Cal-ital food for the soul"

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    New spot for oenophiles: Fine's Cellar

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 30, 2007

    Some Like It Hot

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2007

    End of an era: Michael's at the Citadel closes

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2007

    Bradford Thompson says farewell to Mary Elaine's at the Phoenician

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2007

    Another note on Mary Elaine's

    The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 21, 2006

    Expense Account

    Truffles no trifle

  • Culture

    December 30, 2004

    2004-'05 New Year's Eve Guide

    Events

  • Culture

    December 23, 2004

    2004-'05 New Year's Eve Guide

    Events

  • Culture

    December 25, 2003

    2003-'04 New Year's Eve Guide

    Special Events

  • Dining

    January 9, 2003

    Swan Song

    New Hyatt chef is Golden

  • Dining

    October 3, 2002

    IV League

    At the Scottsdale Athletic Club's Eurasia Bistro, you can get your water plain -- or with a twist

  • Dining

    January 10, 2002

    The Unusual Suspects

    DG's revamped and renovated -- now it reorganizes

  • News

    October 25, 2001

    Howie's End

    We have a winner in the "Disguise Howie" contest

  • Dining

    August 24, 2000

    Artificial Hip

    This is "Scottsdale's newest fine dining" experience?

  • Dining

    January 27, 2000

    Opa for Business

    This is "Scottsdale's newest fine dining" experience?

  • Dining

    January 7, 1999

    Matney Idol

    This is "Scottsdale's newest fine dining" experience?

  • Dining

    October 24, 1996

    Arbor Patrol

    This is "Scottsdale's newest fine dining" experience?

  • Dining

    June 3, 1992

    HAUTE SPOTS

    This is "Scottsdale's newest fine dining" experience?

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