South America

Nikki's Five Picks for Arizona Restaurant Week (May 18-27)

Arizona Restaurant Week -- the Spring 2013 Edition -- begins Saturday, May 18 and ends Monday, May 27 (which is Memorial Day, when most of us will be grilling burgers and drinking beer at home . . . but never mind). By the end of this week, ARW officially will be upon us: a 10-day eating extravaganz ... More >>

Fest of the Best

Billboard Sucks Moisture Out of the Air to Make Safe Drinking Water

In what has to be one of the nicest publicity stunts and advertising campaigns ever, a college in Lima, Peru, advertised the start of classes by building a billboard that sucks drinkable water straight out the air. That might not sound very exciting until you consider that Lima is the second-largest ... More >>

Brazilian Burger Chain Unveils Burgers In Edible Wrappers

A fast food burger chain in Brazil has released a burger with a completely edible wrapper, and the video is both fascinating and horrifying -- without context. According to Comunicadores, the stunt was meant to demonstrate that the the burgers were so very delicious that people simply couldn't stop ... More >>

"Sue Chenoweth: Real and Applied" at Modified Arts Is a Treasure Hunt

Contigo Peru to Shutter on Sunday, October 28: Celebration Planned for Saturday Prior

On October 28, Mesa residents in search of Peruvian fare will have to go elsewhere for dishes like Papa a la Huancaina, Chupe de Camarones, and Ceviche Mixto. Contigo Peru is closing its doors. Opened three years ago on the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Alma School Roads, the family-owned res ... More >>

Model Citizens

Los Amigos Invisibles @ Crescent Ballroom

Los Amigos Invisibles Tried to Make a Pop Record, But They Found Themselves Instead

The best punchlines are the ones that you don't see coming. In 2009, New York-based Venezuelan funk/dance outfit Los Amigos Invisibles thought they were being pretty slick when they decided to try and shed their underground Alternative Latin act image, putting out a record chock-full of uplifting ... More >>

Former Oregano's Execs Open Rehab Burger Therapy in Old Town

When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out -- and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few item ... More >>

Crema Volteada at Contigo Peru

Latin American cuisine often gets grouped together in one big category, but since the region spreads across two continents, it should go without saying that the culinary traditions are incredibly diverse. Located on the Western coast of South America, Peru offers very different tastes than the Mexic ... More >>

Chef Brian Hulihee's Green Chile Mac and Cheese

This week in Chef Talk we brought you our interview with Chef Brian Hulihee of Roaring Fork in central Scottsdale. On Monday, he talked about how he got into the business and what it's like to be entering his 10th year at the restaurant. Yesterday, he recalled family memories involving traditional ... More >>

Radio Brazil Band @ Padre's Modern Mexican Cuisine

Where to Eat and Drink near HoHoKam Stadium

Chicago Cubs: HoHoKam Stadium All week long we're sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. For the masses of fans who flock to the winter home of the Cubs ea ... More >>

Z'Tejas: Happy Hour Report Card

​The Spot: Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill, 7221 W. Ray Road, Chandler. (480) 893-7550. Other locations include Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix. ztejas.comThe Hours: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hours vary slightly by location, and the Scottsdale Z'Tejas inclu ... More >>

The Five Most Memorable Things I Put in My Mouth in 2011

​That's right, laugh it up. Although the title of this post wasn't my idea, I did consume a fair share of noteworthy eats in 2011. Whether crazy-delicious, crazy-exotic, or just crazy-crazy, many have managed to make quite an impression. Here are five of the most significant. ​5. Pan-Seared ... More >>

The Quakes' Paul Roman on New Lineup, Getting Deported, and Psychobilly in the '80s

Melissa Fossum​ In spited of limited commercial success, The Quakes are one of the most influential bands in the tatted up, creepers-and-pompadour subgenre psychobilly. The band formed in Buffalo, New York in 1986 and relocated to London shortly thereafter, where they established a reputatio ... More >>

Hatch Chile Festival and Game Day Dip in Today's Eater's Digest

bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Turn Up the Heat Gas up the car and grab a snack, then embark on your journey to the depths of Mesa for the Eighth Annual Hatch Chile Festival. Way out on Power Road ... More >>

Brazilian Wax

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 >>

Black Chile Mexican Grill Unveiled Today

​Biltmore Fashion Park's newest eatery, Black Chile Mexican Grill, kicks off its opening today. Developed by Michael McDermott and Jason Merritt of Kona Grill, the eatery concentrates on recognizable Mexican-inspired fare and boasts some 125 tequilas on hand. Grilled corn with aioli and coji ... More >>

Coming Soon: Black Chile Mexican Grill at Biltmore Fashion Park

​Biltmore Fashion Park always seems like its own little self-contained universe. The upscale plaza offers shopping, community movie nights, and a dozen or so diverse restaurants, from national brands like Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen to Dr. Andrew Weil's True Food Kitchen concep ... More >>

Brazil Nuts

Quinoa Cabbage Rolls

revolution cycle@flikrCCquinoa ​ Quinoa (pronounced: keen-wah) is an ancient seed native to the Andes mountain regions of Peru and Bolivia. Historically, Quinoa was cultivated in terraced fields by the Inca's who treasured their "mother grain" for sustenance as well as its healing and mystical p ... More >>

Lollapalooza Chile Announces Solid Lineup

​The lineup for the first annual Lollapalooza in Chile has been announced, according to Consequence of Sound.The Killers, Jane's Addiction, and Kanye West are among some of the top names on the artist roster. Other big names include The Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, The National, Cold War Kids, Devand ... More >>

Whataburger Green Chile Double Versus Dead Birds Falling From the Sky

​In a response to thousands of dead birds falling from the sky with implications that the end of the world is upon us, Whataburger has announced a limited-time offering of its Green Chile Double, which features two beef patties, two kinds of cheese, and roasted green chiles. Smart move, What ... More >>

Lollapalooza to Go International in Chile

​Lollapalooza has expanded to Chile, according to Billboard.Perry Farrell's music festival will be going down at O'Higgins Park in Santiago, Chile for the first time on April 2 and 3, 2011. This will be the first time that Lollapalooza has ever gone international. Presumably Chile got the honor in ... More >>

Footwork

L.A. group brings Brazil to life

Independence Day

Yet another Brazilian celebration comes to the Valley

Chile for Charity, Havana's Vegetarian Wine Dinner and Sophisticated Jello Shots in Today's Eater's Digest

jelly-shot-test-kitchen.blogspot.com​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Chili for CharityThis evening, head down to Z'Tejas on Mill Ave. in Tempe for their 6th Annual Chile Fest benefiting Special Olympics Arizona. This years Chile Fest menu wil ... More >>

One in Brazilian

Human connections inspire international art show

Ana Borrajo of Sapna Cafe, Part Two

​Yesterday we spoke with Ana about the challenges of navigating a restaurant through a tight economy. Today we'll pick up the conversation and get to know a little bit more about Ana and what she does when she's not in the kitchen at Sapna. ​What is your favorite food? I eat really bas ... More >>

How Do I Use My Wok? Making Schezwan Stir Fry

Yesterday we explained how to prepare and maintain a carbon steel wok. Today, forget the take out menu, and try these recipes for basic Chinese marinade and a simple Schezwan stir-fry.Basic Chinese Marinade1/8 cup light Soy1/8 cup dark Soy1 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon dry sherrypinch of sea salt ... More >>

Fat Cat Dinner, Fiesta Fridays and Banana Pops in Today's Eater's Digest

www.simplebites.net​Hungry for for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Fat Cat Wine DinnerMake your reservations now for your chance to join Fat Cat Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Chandler for their Wines of Argentina Dinner tomorrow, June 10th. The ... More >>

Bryan Hulihee's Fondue Pot and Chile Pecan Bread

Roaring Fork​In this week's Chef Talk, we heard from Chef Bryan Hulihee of Roaring Fork. Today he shares his recipe for a Roaring Fork classic: Fondue Pot and Chile Pecan Bread (lamb chops optional). Here's how it's done...

Droolworthy Green Chile Pork at Verde

​I swear I wasn't trying to make official business out of First Friday, but I was at Paulina Miller Gallery -- right next door to brand-new Mexican joint Verde -- and I was so hungry I was starting to get a little "hangry." So I popped by Verde for a quick, cheap dinner. At that p ... More >>

China Girl

Journalist transforms touchy-feely situation into brutally frank book

Giant Sand

Pro-volleyball tour brings a hint of a sea breeze to the West Valley

Brazilian Wax

South American DJ duo hit the decks at Rhythm Room

"With a Twist" Classic Cocktails Pairing Party

Jens Lekman Has Swine Flu

Jens Lekman, a Swedish indie pop singer-songwriter who writes sugary ballads about pretending to be the lover of a lesbian friend to fool her conservative father, playing bingo in the countryside and accidently chopping his finger off while trying cut up an avocado (they're all amazing songs, I swea ... More >>

Booty Call

DJ Seduce roasts rumps with his Brazilian spins at Hotel Indigo

A New World Record

Rio de Janeiro meets Rio Salado at Brazil:Sambossica romp

A New World Record

Rio de Janeiro meets Rio Salado at Brazil:Sambossica romp

XXY

New Coke

War-Winning Cuisine

Peruanitos serves up South American cuisine like llama used to make

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