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Mother's Day in Metro Phoenix: 12 Recommendations Based on Time, Budget, and Location

Sunday is Mother's Day, and (especially if you don't do it throughout the year) you'd better find a way to honor the woman that gave you life. Brunch is the traditional meal of the holiday, and there are plenty of those in the Phoenix area if your mom loves waffles, omelettes, and bacon. But there a ... More >>

Astor House in Phoenix to Host "Mega-Authentic N'awlins Crawfish Boil" on Sunday, April 14

Astor House, the charming little eatery in Central Phoenix, may be the smallest of owner DJ Fernandes' three restaurants (next-door Tuck Shop and Vovomeena on Seventh Avenue and McDowell being the other two), but it's celebrating a big milestone. See also: - Caramelpalooza 2013: And the Winners Are ... More >>

10 Easter Dining Options at Metro Phoenix Restaurants

Whether or not you celebrate Easter, with the holiday falling early this year (Sunday, March 31), a seasonal brunch or dinner is the perfect way to kick off spring. The following 10 restaurants are our top picks for Easter dining, thanks to menus that highlight local greens, succulent lamb, and fres ... More >>

88: Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

Soft-Shell Crab Done Right at Quiessence, Teeter House and Binkley's

It's soft-shell crab season now until the end of summer, which means we're going to be seeing lots of it on local menus -- usually served lightly battered and deep-fried, always eaten whole. The good news? No futzing around with crab-crackers. The bad news? Having to eat those beady little eyes. ... More >>

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Peruvian Jalea Fight: Inka Fest vs Contigo Peru

Tedd Roundy​Who doesn't love seafood in the summer? Especially if you have a summer love to share it with. We're pretty sure that same thought crossed the minds of Peruvians when they started serving up Jalea (a seafood platter commonly meant to serve two). There are several Peruvian plac ... More >>

Cafe: Citizen Public House

​We can't remember the last time a salad (much less the description of a salad) got us this excited. Yet, hearing about the neatly-presented rows of smoked salmon, couscous, Asiago cheese and currants in the chopped salad at Citizen Public House has us clamoring for a trip to Scottsdale in the ... More >>

Filet and Crab Cake from Cheuvront

Erica O'Neil​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 83: F ... 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 Ron Swanson Turkey Burger: A Fried Turkey Leg Inside a Grilled Hamburger ( ... More >>

Creole Glory

Oyster Doomsday! Where to Get Them in Phoenix Before They're Gone

MMPR MarketingThe raw bar at J&G Steakhouse offers four to six varieties of oysters daily. ​The end is nigh. Doomsday is upon us! The Apocalypse has begun - for oysters, at least. Scientists recently declared wild oysters functionally extinct. 85 percent of the reefs they live on have disappe ... More >>

Casey Moore's Oyster House: Happy Hour Report Card

Fried Clams at Casey Moore's are reminiscent of summer in New England.​ The Spot: Casey Moore's Oyster House, 850 S Ash Ave, Tempe, 480-968-9935, http://www.caseymoores.comThe Hours: Happy Hour runs from 3-7 Monday-Friday and from 11-4 on Saturday and Sunday.The Details: Casey Moore's features a b ... More >>

Beer For Brains' Off-Centered Experience Lets You Drink For a Good Cause

Louis Dolgoff, beer aficionado and Founder of the Beer For Brains Foundation ​Talk to Louis Dolgoff for a moment or two and you'll understand what a busy guy he is. He's working on a beer pairing television show for PBS. He continues to orchestrate several ornate, beer-tasting dinners all ove ... More >>

U-Call-It Lobster, Labor Day Clam Bake and Apple Bacon Fritters in Today's Eater's Digest

www.evilshenanigans.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Seafood WeekendHooray for three day weekends! Hopefully you don't have to work and can enjoy an extra day off, but if you do have to work, there are two special dinners this weekend that ... More >>

The Salt Cellar: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: The Salt Cellar550 N. Hayden Rd.Scottsdalehttp://www.saltcellarrestaurant.com Erica O'Neil New England clam chowder and a frosty beer at Salt Cellar.​ The Hours: The world is your oyster with daily happy hour and reverse happy hour deals at Salt Cellar: 4 to 7 pm and 10 pm to 1 a ... More >>

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NYC gals show off their goods

Chef Talk: Eddie V's Crab Cake Maryland Style

Yesterday, we chatted him up. Today executive chef Brian Feirstein, from Eddie V's Prime Seafood, shares this recipe for Maryland-style crab cakes. The dish is super-simple and quick to make, but its beautifully plated presentation makes it seem way fancier. Nicki Escudero​Here's how to mak ... More >>

Forking: Crab Legs

​ This week's Forking column focuses on the perils of getting attached to the live animal you plan to serve for dinner. Now you can bring the fun and awkwardness of serving something with a face home for your next date with this recipe for crab legs. Steaming crab legs: Add crab legs to rapi ... More >>

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