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May 10, 2012
Chef Aaron May Popping Up for Dinner at Sam Fox's Bar North
Somewhere between chef and restaurateur Aaron May opening Praying Monk in Scottsdale (and being locked out of his taco shop, Vitamin T, at CityScape after a landlord-tenant dispute) and restaurateur Sam Fox announcing the addition of a seafood concept to his second Arizona Culinary Dropout location ... More >>
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April 20, 2012
Fox Restaurant Concepts Planning to Open a (Shh...) on Camelback Road
2012 sure is looking like a busy year for Sam Fox. In February, the restaurateur's company, Fox Restaurant Concepts, partnered with the largest T.G.I. Friday's franchisee and announced plans to open several Zinburgers in 23 states. That same month, FRC hooked up with Scottsdale-based P.F. Chang's, ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Culinary Dropout Expanding to the Hard Rock in Vegas
It appears the tentacles of restaurateur Sam Fox are reaching out to expand his empire once again -- this time in Vegas, baby. The 2012 James Beard Foundation semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur has announced that Culinary Dropout, his trendy gastropub in Scottsdale, will open a location in ... More >>
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March 19, 2012
2012 James Beard Awards Finalists Announced: Only One Valley Nominee Moves On to the Finals
Last month, the James Beard Foundation announced its semifinalists for the 2012 JBF Restaurant and Chefs Awards -- and the Valley got loved on -- hard. Silvana Salcido Esparza, owner and chef of Barrio Cafe and Barrio Queen, and chef Kevin Binkley of Binkley's Restaurant and Café Bink were both n ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2012
(Holy Cluck!) Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar Finally Ready to Open
It seems as if we've been waiting for Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar in Arcadia to open for, well, almost forever. From owners Allen and Traci Thompson, owners of next-door neighbor The Grind, and headed up by its chef, Bevin O'Neil, Chick's been "coming soon" for so long that Sam Fox had time to build ... More >>
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February 21, 2012
Silvana Salcido Esparza, Kevin Binkley, Sam Fox, Vincent on Camelback, and Shin Bay Announced as Semifinalists for 2012 James Beard Awards
Today, the James Beard Foundation, the New York-based national nonprofit organization and undisputed standard of excellence when it comes to giving props to the culinary world, announced its semifinalists for the 2012 JBF Restaurant and Chefs Awards -- and the Valley is seeing some sweet Bear ... More >>
Blogs
February 17, 2012
Strange Bedfellows: P.F. Chang's Acquires Majority Interest in True Food Kitchen
Now here's a peculiar pair. Yesterday, Nation's Restaurant News reported that P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., the Scottsdale-based company responsible for serving up mediocre Chinese fare at over 200 of its casual-dining locations and nearly 175 of its Pei Wei Asian Diners, has agreed to acquire a ... More >>
Blogs
February 7, 2012
Chloe's Corner at CityScape: Lunch Under $10
Shelby Moore The hot-pressed Albacore Tuna melt incorporates tomato and cheddar cheese, served on cranberry walnut bread. There's a Gosling's Ginger Beer to sip on.Chloe's Corner earned its stripes serving straightforward diner fare -- panini-pressed meat and cheese sandwiches, salads, and ... More >>
Blogs
January 24, 2012
Sam Fox to Open Second Culinary Dropout in Phoenix
From hiring ex-Noca chef Chris Curtiss to run his new NoRTH location in Arcadia last November, to taking over the Oakville Grocery Co. space at CityScape in October to open Chloe's Corner with co-owner Ashly Young last week, restaurateur Sam Fox has been a busy boy indeed -- and just a month into 20 ... More >>
Blogs
January 23, 2012
Chloe's Corner Now Open at CityScape
Out with the Oakville, in with the new. Last October, Oakville Grocery Co., the ex-eatery and gourmet groceries spot at Downtown's CityScape, saw some controversy when the Arizona Republic reported its owner and operator, Michael A. Webb, was booted out in under three months by CityScape's develope ... More >>
Blogs
January 19, 2012
The Arrogant Butcher's Ego Boost
The Arrogant Butcher created a bloody buzz when it opened early last year in downtown Phoenix, featuring the kind of high-concept restauranteur Sam Fox is now known for in these parts. Design never takes a backseat to the food in a Fox restaurant, so it's no surprise that Arrogant Butcher' ... More >>
Blogs
December 30, 2011
Laura Hahnefeld's Year in Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In addition to food trucks making the scene in a big way in 2011 (see the article here), the year in food for the Valley was chock-full of other newsworthy goodies as well -- even chef Payton Curry managed to slip in a last-minute announcement. Here are a few of Laura's favorites:10. Chefs o ... More >>
Dining
December 29, 2011
Laura Hahnefeld Looks at the Year of the Food Truck
In addition to food trucks making the scene in a big way in 2011 (see the article here), the year in food for the Valley was chock-full of other newsworthy goodies as well -- even chef Payton Curry managed to slip in a last-minute announcement. Here are a few of Laura's favorites:10. Chefs o ... More >>
Blogs
December 29, 2011
Five Awkward Moments in the Phoenix Food Scene, 2011
Well, folks, 2011 has come and (just about) gone and we're left to chew the fat. It was a year filled with great new restaurants and some fun moments -- and some awkward ones, too. Let's look back on a few high low points in what's now Phoenix food history. ... More >>
Blogs
October 17, 2011
Sam Fox to Take Over Oakville Grocery at CityScape
Bye Bye Oakville Grocery CityScape announced today that restaurant mogul Sam Fox will be adding a new gourmet market to his roster -- and it just so happens to be in the exact same spot as CityScape's recently opened Oakville Grocery. Sam Fox, of Fox Restaurant Concepts, and Ashley Youn ... More >>
Blogs
June 17, 2011
Barrio Cafe, Cartel, LGO and More Ready to Take Off at Sky Harbor
IdeationA sneak peek at what's in store for Terminal 4.Back in May, Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport announced their selection of HMS Host's locally-focused proposal for a new cache of restaurants inside Terminal 4 as the first of two restaurant "master concessionaire" contracts to be awarded for the ... More >>
Blogs
May 13, 2011
Barrio Cafe, La Grande Orange, Cowboy Ciao and Cartel Coffee Coming to Sky Harbor
WFairchild via Flickr You'll soon be able to grab Cartel's coffee on the "fly."Earlier this week, we blogged about the upcoming restaurant changes at Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4. Deliberations were underway for the initial restaurant "Master Concessionaire" recommendation ... More >>
Blogs
April 6, 2011
Sam Fox's New Restaurant Gets Even More Arrogant with their Meat
Uberculture via Flickr Can this help Arizona crawl out of the red? The Arrogant Butcher publicity machine is at it again. When the Sam Fox eatery first opened at downtown's CityScape in mid-February of this year, the place was flooded with VIP parties that made it look like the most popula ... More >>
Dining
March 31, 2011
Sam Fox Shoots but Doesn't Score with The Arrogant Butcher
Uberculture via Flickr Can this help Arizona crawl out of the red? The Arrogant Butcher publicity machine is at it again. When the Sam Fox eatery first opened at downtown's CityScape in mid-February of this year, the place was flooded with VIP parties that made it look like the most popula ... More >>
Blogs
March 31, 2011
Cafe: The Arrogant Butcher
CityScape is a double-edged sword. Sure, we're stoked there's a bit more to do and see and eat downtown, but a lot of these joints aren't exactly destinations worth a drive from Tempe or Scottsdale. Enter Sam Fox's latest eatery The Arrogant Butcher. Is the latest Fox concept restaurant worth ... More >>
Calendar
March 10, 2011
This Bites
CityScape is a double-edged sword. Sure, we're stoked there's a bit more to do and see and eat downtown, but a lot of these joints aren't exactly destinations worth a drive from Tempe or Scottsdale. Enter Sam Fox's latest eatery The Arrogant Butcher. Is the latest Fox concept restaurant worth ... More >>
Blogs
February 21, 2011
Now Open at CityScape: The Arrogant Butcher
You'll be forgiven if you thought that CityScape's latest restaurant, The Arrogant Butcher, was already open to the public. The place has been booked with VIP parties for days. But, in fact, it officially opens its doors today. Whether people come out in droves to dine at Sam Fox's ne ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2011
CityScape: Too Soon to Call it ShittyScape?
I left town for a whirlwind week back East -- unplugged from web, email, and social media -- and returned this weekend to big news I'd missed out on: that LGO Public House was pulling out of CityScape. Stunning, yes. But surprising? I hate to say it, but I'm not surprised at all. Almo ... More >>
Blogs
February 7, 2011
Russell Pearce, Phil Gordon, D-Backs and even New Times to Crowd the Arrogant Butcher
http://www.etsy.com/shop/YeeHaw?ref=seller_infoIt's being billed as "one of the most comprehensive series of grand opening events in Valley restaurant history," but to be honest, the line-up for Sam Fox's Arrogant Butcher is giving us a serious case of heartburn. Jason Rose -- the pu ... More >>
Blogs
January 4, 2011
Local Restaurant Peeps' Predictions for 2011
What cuts of meat will you be eating in 2011?Helen Yung, Sweet Republic co-ownerI think it'll be the year of gourmet food trucks. It started this year but will make a huge jump in 2011, with well-regarded restaurants joining the game.Craig DeMarco, Postino ownerMy short list: ... More >>
Culture
November 4, 2010
Shine 2010: Where to Eat in Scottsdale
What cuts of meat will you be eating in 2011?Helen Yung, Sweet Republic co-ownerI think it'll be the year of gourmet food trucks. It started this year but will make a huge jump in 2011, with well-regarded restaurants joining the game.Craig DeMarco, Postino ownerMy short list: ... 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
April 6, 2010
Champagne Cocktails: Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere!
Diddy and Cristal (before it was racist).Champagne isn't just for wedding toasts and hip hop videos anymore. What was once generally reserved for special occasions is now popping up on drink menus all over the country in cocktail form, and the standard brunch Mimosa is just the tip of the spa ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2010
Beard Awards Bypass AZ in Finalists List
Oh, the anticipation of Twitter.This morning, the James Beard Foundation live-tweeted the finalists for its prestigious culinary awards.Nobody from Arizona made the cut. There were five finalists for each category.In the running was Sam Fox of Fox Restaurant Concepts (Outstanding Restaurateur), ... More >>
Blogs
March 19, 2010
First Taste: Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
courtesy of FOX restaurant conceptsBurgers and bottles of wine, oh my!It may be their shared Germanic roots -- or their common Midwestern ubiquity. But for some reason, we've always associated burgers with beer and beer with burgers.But not anymore. Now we're thinking burgers and wine, baby!The g ... More >>
Blogs
February 19, 2010
Spiked! and Slashfood's KitKat "News" in Today's Eater's Digest
An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. Spiked! Is returning this spring to the Desert Botanicals Garden. Starting March 4th the DBG will be hosting 8 nights of local music, food and drink. The $25 ticket will get you all access to the gardens, a f ... More >>
Blogs
February 18, 2010
James Beard Foundation Announces Award Semi-Finalists
Congratulations are in order for an elite group of Arizona chefs and restaurants included in the list of 2010 James Beard Award semifinalists, which were just announced by the James Beard Foundation this morning. The nominees were chosen from among 21,000 entries from across the country ... More >>
Dining
February 4, 2010
Modern Steak Is Delicious -- If You Don’t Mind the Wait
Congratulations are in order for an elite group of Arizona chefs and restaurants included in the list of 2010 James Beard Award semifinalists, which were just announced by the James Beard Foundation this morning. The nominees were chosen from among 21,000 entries from across the country ... More >>
Blogs
January 27, 2010
Know Your Buzzwords: What the Hell is a Gastropub?
The new Culinary Dropout gastropub in Scottsdale.It sounds like something you'd want to get surgically removed from your small intestine, but the term "gastropub" is actually a combination of the words pub (short for "public house") and gastronomy (the study of the relationship between cultur ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2010
Fox Restaurant Concepts Sells Chloe's Corner
Even as restaurateur Sam Fox's culinary empire continues to grow, one of his spots has just gone indie. As of January 1, Chloe's Corner, the pint-sized lunch counter at Kierland Commons, is under new ownership, purchased by general manager Ashly Young. This is the first time a Fo ... More >>
Blogs
January 18, 2010
Next Week: Culinary Dropout Opening in Scottsdale
Fox Restaurant Group has announced next week's scheduled opening of a new gastropub concept at the Scottsdale Waterfront, called Culinary Dropout. Situated in a completely revamped space that used to house Pink Taco, the restaurant will open its doors on January 27.
Dining
November 26, 2009
Modern Burger, Bourbon Steak, and Other Carnivore Eateries Attract Budget-Conscious Patrons with Mouth-Watering Burgers
Fox Restaurant Group has announced next week's scheduled opening of a new gastropub concept at the Scottsdale Waterfront, called Culinary Dropout. Situated in a completely revamped space that used to house Pink Taco, the restaurant will open its doors on January 27.
Blogs
September 15, 2009
Fred's, Modern Steak, and Marcella's Opening Soon
It's fun to shop 'til you drop, but even better to shop up an appetite. Shopaholics are buzzing about the new Barneys New York opening at Fashion Square on October 15, but there's plenty for restaurant-goers to look forward to as well. Three new eateries are set to open along with the mall ... More >>
Blogs
July 1, 2009
New Restaurants Sign on at CityScape
Is Scottsdale so 2008? It's a fair question, given all the Scottsdale-based restaurateurs who are eyeing central Phoenix for their newest ventures for 2010 and beyond. Chef Aaron May, Sam Fox, and Kyle Shivers are the latest to sign on at CityScape, the ambitious 1.8 million sq ... More >>
Blogs
June 18, 2009
Lots of New Local Eateries in the Works
AZCentral's list of 20 new restaurants scheduled to open by the end of the year has suddenly been changed to 15 since the story was posted yesterday. Not hard to figure out which five are now missing -- it's the restaurants on Jackson that Bernie Kantak is planning. Should we rea ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2009
Zinburger: Coming Soon?
I hardly recognize Biltmore Fashion Park anymore. Haagen-Dazs is gone. Now the windows are covered up and adorned with a big sign announcing that Zinburger -- a spinoff of restaurateur Sam Fox's Tucson eatery -- is "coming soon." But the Republic reports that it's not opening until Januar ... More >>
Blogs
March 23, 2009
No Beard Love For AZ
Wah wah wah... Today's an anticlimactic day for some of the most talented people in the Arizona restaurant biz, as the James Beard Foundation announced its finalists for the 2009 awards. Nobody from this state was on the list. But the eight semifinalists who'd been in the running for vario ... More >>
Dining
December 18, 2008
True Food stumbles in its Delivery of Dr. Andrew Weil's Healthful Diet
Wah wah wah... Today's an anticlimactic day for some of the most talented people in the Arizona restaurant biz, as the James Beard Foundation announced its finalists for the 2009 awards. Nobody from this state was on the list. But the eight semifinalists who'd been in the running for vario ... More >>
Blogs
December 10, 2008
Chef Who? Local Businesses Don't Know Local Chefs
Regular Chow Bella readers should easily be able to rattle off names of Phoenix's elite chefs like Eddie Matney and Michael de Maria, but according to the O'Neil Associates/ASBA Arizona Economic Indicators Monitor, the average joe on the street has no idea. Three thousand local businesses we ... More >>
Blogs
November 19, 2008
More Restaurants Open Around Town
By Michele Laudig Economy be damned, somebody's still got the confidence to open their doors! Now hopefully customers will keep coming out to spend some dough. (Me? I'd subsist on pretzels if it meant I could still eat foie gras.) Anyway, I just got a call from the ever-charming Maurizio Benforte ... More >>
Blogs
November 12, 2008
Arpaio to Display "Day-in-the-Life" Photos in Scottsdale Exhibit and Charity Auction
By Michele Laudig Economy be damned, somebody's still got the confidence to open their doors! Now hopefully customers will keep coming out to spend some dough. (Me? I'd subsist on pretzels if it meant I could still eat foie gras.) Anyway, I just got a call from the ever-charming Maurizio Benforte ... More >>
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October 27, 2008
First Taste: True Food at Biltmore Fashion Park
By Michele Laudig Economy be damned, somebody's still got the confidence to open their doors! Now hopefully customers will keep coming out to spend some dough. (Me? I'd subsist on pretzels if it meant I could still eat foie gras.) Anyway, I just got a call from the ever-charming Maurizio Benforte ... More >>
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