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Spanish Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Chorizo Breakfast Burritos from Los Favoritos

    Erica O'Neil A hearty chorizo breakfast burrito packed with eggs, chorizo, potatoes, and cheese from Los Favoritos. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Sam Murillo Crowned Paella King

    Maya Dukmasova​Last month we sat down to chat with Talking Stick Resort and Casino's Samuel Murillo, who had blown the competition out of the water with his Southwest Paella at the regional competition hosted by the American Culinary Federation. Last week, Chef Murillo headed to Dallas to c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Dulce de Leche Churros from La Tolteca

    Erica O'NeilAddictive dulce de leche churros from La Tolteca's panaderia. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Valley. This wee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Sam Murillo's Award Winning Southwestern Paella

    Samuel Murillo Southwestern Paella with Cilantro Creama​This week we caught up with Chef Sam Murillo of Orange Sky over at Talking Stick Resort. As you may recall, he will be heading to the national paella cook-off in Dallas hosted by the American Culinary Federation on July 24th. Now, you ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 26, 2011

    Province's Menu Is Merely a Flash in the Pan

    Samuel Murillo Southwestern Paella with Cilantro Creama​This week we caught up with Chef Sam Murillo of Orange Sky over at Talking Stick Resort. As you may recall, he will be heading to the national paella cook-off in Dallas hosted by the American Culinary Federation on July 24th. Now, you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Anthony Redendo of Sofrita and Redendo's Pizzeria, Part Two

    Courtesy of Anthony Redendo​ Yesterday we started talking to Anthony Redendo of Sofrita and Redendo's Pizzeria about some of what has brought him success in the restaurant industry. Today the chef/owner/teacher gives us some common sense advice that works in any environment. Redendo, who is an a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Province Restaurant Debuts at New Downtown Westin Hotel

    ​ ​The Downtown dining scene gets a bump with a new upscale contemporary American eatery specializing in seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine: Province, the Phoenix outpost of chef Randy Zweiban's popular Chicago restaurant. It opens today in the spanking-new Westin Phoenix Downtown ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    Prado's Peter DeRuvo Rolls Out Tapas Menu Today

    Carol BlonderPeter DeRuvo The best seat in this house is at the copper, wood and granite tapas bar facing Prado's wood-fired oven. The view is of chef de cuisine Peter DeRuvo and his "pickle master," Jay, working the oven, firing up the food, and finishing the plates. The chef says he is "having fu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Whataburger Chorizo Taquito & Breakfast on a Bun: Eating With Your Eyes Closed a Good Idea

    ​Southwestern fast food guinea pigs, unite! San Antonio-based Whataburger is on a limited-time, new-menu-item blitz across its 10-state territory, trying out various specials across three regions. We (Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas) get Whataburger's better-than-birds-falling-from-the- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Iruna: Happy Hour Report Card

    Erica O'Neil The spread at Iruna's happy hour. ​The Spot: Iruña, 7217 E First Street, Scottsdale, 480-398-3020 http://www.irunaaz.com/ The Hours: La Hora Feliz is celebrated every day of the week at Iruña, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Details: Sangria or a Smirnoff-based beverage will run y ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 30, 2010

    Chef Joseph Gutierrez Resurrects Tapas Papa Frita at SouthBridge

    Erica O'Neil The spread at Iruna's happy hour. ​The Spot: Iruña, 7217 E First Street, Scottsdale, 480-398-3020 http://www.irunaaz.com/ The Hours: La Hora Feliz is celebrated every day of the week at Iruña, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Details: Sangria or a Smirnoff-based beverage will run y ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 19, 2010

    Ahwatukee's Secreto Won't Remain a Secret for Long

    Erica O'Neil The spread at Iruna's happy hour. ​The Spot: Iruña, 7217 E First Street, Scottsdale, 480-398-3020 http://www.irunaaz.com/ The Hours: La Hora Feliz is celebrated every day of the week at Iruña, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Details: Sangria or a Smirnoff-based beverage will run y ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 5, 2010

    Chef Aaron May's Iruna Fills a Tapas Void

    Erica O'Neil The spread at Iruna's happy hour. ​The Spot: Iruña, 7217 E First Street, Scottsdale, 480-398-3020 http://www.irunaaz.com/ The Hours: La Hora Feliz is celebrated every day of the week at Iruña, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Details: Sangria or a Smirnoff-based beverage will run y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    Gazpacho! For One and All

    ​Gazpacho? There's a scene in the Pedro Almodovar film, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, where gazpacho is offered to the police who come to the apartment of central character, Pepa Marcos. Candela get me a drink. What kind? There's gazpacho. Right! Gazpacho! Wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Ana Borrajo's Gazpacho Andaluz

    ​ Ana Borrajo of Sapna Cafe has lived in Phoenix long enough to know that come July we are ready for something, anything cool. Her recipe for Gazpacho Andaluz definitely hits the spot! It's healthy, it's simple, and you don't even have to turn on the stove. See the recipe for Gazpacho Andalu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2010

    Ana Borrajo of Sapna Cafe, Part One

    ​After the sad closing of Lola Tapas, we learned that no restaurant, no matter how amazing, is immune from a bad economy. That's why we were relieved to find that despite the economic downturn Ana Borrajo, Chef and owner of Sapna Cafe remains optimistic about the future. And this is a great ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    Now Open in Old Town: Iruña

    ​Chef Aaron May is once again bringing Spanish cuisine to the local dining mix, this time with Basque influences. His new spot, Iruña, just opened to the public on Tuesday, in the Old Town Scottsdale space that was the longtime home to Pischke's Paradise (7217 E. 1st St., 480-398-3020). Ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2010

    Chef Eric Gitenstein's Grilled Hanger Steak with Rioja Onion Jam

    ​ ​In this week's Chef Talk, we heard from Chef Eric Gitenstein of Lola Tapas and mftasty. Today he shares his recipe for a Lola Favorite: Grilled Hanger Steak with Rioja Onion Jam. Here's how it's done...

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2010

    Chef Talk: Eric Gitenstein of Lola Tapas

    photo by Claire Lawton​Eric Gitenstein was the kind of kid with food on his brain; after realizing he spent more time thinking about his restaurant jobs than his university classes, he made a culinary escape from traditional study. After culinary school, Gitenstein tested out a few local kitchens ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 18, 2010

    The Day of the Spanish Horse

    photo by Claire Lawton​Eric Gitenstein was the kind of kid with food on his brain; after realizing he spent more time thinking about his restaurant jobs than his university classes, he made a culinary escape from traditional study. After culinary school, Gitenstein tested out a few local kitchens ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    Chef Talk: Felicia Ruiz, Lola Tapas

    Heather Hoch Chef Felicia Ruiz on her newly opened outdoor patio.​Chef Felicia Ruiz is totally adorable. Okay, we don't mean to gush, but she's that special kind of person that makes you feel automatically welcome and at ease, especially in what she calls her second home, Lola Tapas.We gues ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 20, 2009

    Strange Fruit

    Tempe studio takes the sting out of Spain’s Tomatina Fest

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    Battle of the Gazpacho Soups

    Pita Jungle vs. DeluxGazpacho is a cold soup, originally from Spain, and is the perfect antidote to these hellacious summer days. There are so many variations on gazpacho (chunky or pureed, spicy or mild) but they're all tomato-based and raw, making them vegetarian and, more often than not, vegan-fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2009

    It's Official: Gutierrez Restaurants in the Works for SouthBridge

    Chef Joseph Gutierrez wasted no time in opening Tutto in the recently vacated Digestif space, and there was word that he'll be opening two more eateries at SouthBridge this year. As of today, it's official. In a press release just issued by SouthBridge, there's confirmation that Gutierrez will also ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    New Brunch Option: Sierra Bonita Grill

    I love a good Southwestern-style breakfast. Huevos rancheros, Southwestern eggs benedict, and anything with chorizo -- all that chile heat gets me revved up and ready to face the day. Coffee helps too, of course. So I was delighted to read Sierra Bonita Grill's new brunch menu, which looks abso ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 2, 2009

    Prado at InterContinental Montelucia Resort Doesn’t Live Up to Its Atmosphere, Thanks to Lousy Service and Watery Paella

    I love a good Southwestern-style breakfast. Huevos rancheros, Southwestern eggs benedict, and anything with chorizo -- all that chile heat gets me revved up and ready to face the day. Coffee helps too, of course. So I was delighted to read Sierra Bonita Grill's new brunch menu, which looks abso ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 25, 2008

    Imagine Spain Has Paella but No Passion

    I love a good Southwestern-style breakfast. Huevos rancheros, Southwestern eggs benedict, and anything with chorizo -- all that chile heat gets me revved up and ready to face the day. Coffee helps too, of course. So I was delighted to read Sierra Bonita Grill's new brunch menu, which looks abso ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 14, 2008

    You Sling Tuh-May-Toes, I Sling Tuh-Maw-Toes

    Alas, only ladles will fly in Tempe

  • Dining

    May 11, 2006

    May Day

    Going tapas

  • Dining

    December 8, 2005

    Lady of Spain

    Tapas-notch

  • Dining

    August 11, 2005

    Flan Fanatic

    Custard's last stand

  • Dining

    July 21, 2005

    Tepid Tapas

    Putting the pain in Spain

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST MEXICAN BAKERY

    La Tolteca Mexican Foods

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST FLAN

    Havana Cafe

  • Dining

    February 19, 2004

    Hog Heaven

    Lucy never made Ricky Ricardo puerco so pleasing to the palate

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003

    BEST CHEAP MEXICAN FOOD

    Restaurant Mexico

  • Dining

    December 12, 2002

    On Tapas the World

    Ibiza Café dishes Euro flair

  • Dining

    December 12, 2002

    Tapas Dancing

    Bistro Madrid is a place for profound contentment

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Gazpacho

    Iguana Lounge

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Tapas Bar

    Havana Patio Cafe

  • Dining

    July 19, 2001

    No Shirt, No Service

    Want to go tapas?

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Chorizo

    La Cabana
    3100 West McDowell
    602-447-8088

  • Dining

    November 18, 1999

    Second Helpings

    La Cabana
    3100 West McDowell
    602-447-8088

  • Dining

    October 2, 1997

    Si, Spaniard

    La Cabana
    3100 West McDowell
    602-447-8088

  • Dining

    August 7, 1997

    Spaghetti Western

    La Cabana
    3100 West McDowell
    602-447-8088

  • Dining

    May 4, 1994

    SPREAD 'EM!

    La Cabana
    3100 West McDowell
    602-447-8088

  • Dining

    December 9, 1992

    HAVANA WONDERFUL TIME

    La Cabana
    3100 West McDowell
    602-447-8088

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