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  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Korean Taco Food Truck Giant Has Gone Veg and Possibly Sworn Off Cooking

    Kogi Korean BBQ, the Los Angeles based Korean taco food truck, was one of the first trucks to garner national attention and helped launch the food truck craze. It is often held up as an example of what food trucks are capable of being as a culinary movement. Their chief chef, Roy Choi, was recognize ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Point-Counterpoint: We Are So Over Food Trucks. (Or Are We?)

    Just utter (or type) the words food and truck in close proximity, and some people freak out -- while others drool. It's the same among Chow Bella's staff, which is why when we decided to unveil our first "Point-Counterpoint" (with thanks/apologies to our sister blog in Houston, Eating Our Words) the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Food Trucks Back for Wednesday Night Mania

    For those looking to lay down a base before a night of mid-week imbibing Downtown, your car mobile kitchen is waiting. With the weather starting to warm up and riding on the success of last month's Food Truck Mania, the Phoenix Food Truck Coalition has decided to park their collective wheels at the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    Battle of the Food Truck Hot Dogs: Epic vs. Short Leash

    You've seen gourmet food trucks all over town. Each one has its own different spin, giving a unique twist to casual street eats. For the most part, each better-known truck has its own specialty... except two of them. There is a pair of trucks prowling the Valley offering gourmet hot dogs. Since the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Predict the Next Big Food Trend, Win Tickets to the Food Truck Round Up at Superstition Farm

      ​No doubt about it, food trucks are the big trend -- in these parts, anyway. Seems like you can't avoid 'em, and that makes a lot of people very happy. Perfecting the food truck festival has become a challenge, though, and this coming Saturday, March 17, the folks at Superstition F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2012

    Big Brain Update: Brian and Margita Webb

    In preparation for this year's Big Brain awards, we're checking up with a few of last year's winners. Our Big Brains today: Brian and Margita Webb Hey Joe! has certainly been keeping busy since winning Phoenix New Times' Big Brain Award last year. With their "no roach, roach coach" turning out Fil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Chef Buzz and Bee of Buzznbeez Good Food Truck

    Yesterday, we introduced you to one of Phoenix's newest food trucks: Buzznbeez Good Food Truck. As the latest apple to fall not-so-far from Mrs. White's family tree, you can be sure to find down home Southern cookin' and friendly service from this purple and yellow truck. Today, we're back with th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2012

    Food Trucks Kickin' it Old School This Wednesday Night

    For those still smarting from the sting of past food truck festivals, from 4 to 8 p.m., this Wednesday, March 7, at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, the Phoenix Food Truck Coalition is going to food truck festival like it's the food truck festival of the fall of 2011 -- and that means old-school ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2012

    New Food Truck Alert: Buzznbeez Good Food

    If you believe culinary talent can be passed genetically, or that linage counts for anything, you'll be thrilled to meet the newest addition to the Mrs. White's Golden Rule/Lolo's Chicken and Waffles family of soul food restaurants. With Beatrice "Bee" Bullock, Mrs. White's grandson Christian Buze h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Three Questions, Four Valley Food Trucks

    Welcome to Chow Bella's Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. With the Valley's food truck phenomenon still in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Ten Favorite Phoenix Food Trucks

    ​Since the first food truck festival rolled into Phoenix last October, it seems that nothing - not stupidly long lines, not inflated prices, not a complete and utter lack of organization, truly NOTHING - can stop the flood of food trucks and food truck festivals from saturating the Valley with mob ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    Superstition Farm's Food Truck Round Up (Thankfully) Not Like Past Food Truck Festivals, But Will the Changes Work?

    With the Valley's food truck phenomenon in full force, it's a shame two past celebrations -- last year's first annual Phoenix Food Truck Festival and January's Street Eats Food Truck Festival -- have have been less than, well, phenomenal, thanks to long lines, high prices, and mobile kitchens runnin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    Valley Food Trucks Roll Into North Phoenix and Scottsdale This Saturday

    In 2011, when I wrote about the Valley's year in food trucks, Brad Moore, founder and president of the Phoenix Street Food Coalition and owner of the gourmet mobile hotdog eatery Short Leash Hotdogs (which he owns with wife Kat), told me the popularity of food trucks in Phoenix has made for good dis ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 19, 2012

    The Valley's Dining Scene Has Plenty to Love

    In 2011, when I wrote about the Valley's year in food trucks, Brad Moore, founder and president of the Phoenix Street Food Coalition and owner of the gourmet mobile hotdog eatery Short Leash Hotdogs (which he owns with wife Kat), told me the popularity of food trucks in Phoenix has made for good dis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2012

    Street Eats Food Truck Festival Offers Tasty Food, Long Lines, and a Few Lessons for Next Time

    ​Editor's Note, in the interest of full disclosure: While Chow Bella wasn't directly involved, Phoenix New Times was a sponsor of the Street Eats Food Truck festival. From $5 parking to $4 samples (what happened to the $2 vouchers we were promised?!) Saturday's Street Eats food truck fes ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 12, 2012

    Thoughts and Predictions for the 2012 Food Scene

    ​Editor's Note, in the interest of full disclosure: While Chow Bella wasn't directly involved, Phoenix New Times was a sponsor of the Street Eats Food Truck festival. From $5 parking to $4 samples (what happened to the $2 vouchers we were promised?!) Saturday's Street Eats food truck fes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Thoughts and Predictions for the Local & National Food Scene in 2012

    Hey, it's a new year and you've already got a ton of things going on -- we get that. That's why we've put our top thoughts and food predictions posts for the national and local food scene in 2012 all into one convenient format. Here's an excerpt on what could happen to the Valley's food scene this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    And the Winners of the Street Eats Food Truck Festival Tickets Are....

    ​The results are in! We've got two pairs of tickets for Saturday's Street Eats Food Truck Festival and we're ready to give them away.   The winners are Jessica Crouse and Heather Anderson.   Find out all about Jessica and Heather's dream food trucks after the jump.

  • Calendar

    January 12, 2012

    Roll Call

    ​The results are in! We've got two pairs of tickets for Saturday's Street Eats Food Truck Festival and we're ready to give them away.   The winners are Jessica Crouse and Heather Anderson.   Find out all about Jessica and Heather's dream food trucks after the jump.

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Win Free Tickets to the Street Eats Food Truck Festival this Saturday!

    ​By now you've likely got your calendar marked for the first big food truck event of 2012. But do you have your tickets yet? From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this Saturday, January 14, at Salt River Fields near Talking Stick Resort, the Street Eats Food Truck Festival, presented by New Times, will featur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Street Eats Food Truck Festival With Tyler Florence Rolls Into Salt River Fields This Saturday

    Looks as if the Valley's food truck phenomenon of 2011 is continuing into the start of the new year -- and this time, its bringing celebrity TV chef Tyler Florence and a bit of baseball with it. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this Saturday, January 14, at Salt River Fields near Talking Stick Resort, the S ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 29, 2011

    Laura Hahnefeld Looks at the Year of the Food Truck

    Looks as if the Valley's food truck phenomenon of 2011 is continuing into the start of the new year -- and this time, its bringing celebrity TV chef Tyler Florence and a bit of baseball with it. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this Saturday, January 14, at Salt River Fields near Talking Stick Resort, the S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2011

    Jeff Kraus of Truckin' Good Food

    Experience Gastro ​We're chatting in this week's Chef Talk with Jeff Kraus, owner and chef of Truckin' Good Food. Although the mobile version of TGF no longer roams the streets of Phoenix bringing Parisian-inspired delicacies to Valley residents, Kraus' new endeavors are making our mouths water. W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    Aji Mobile Foods Puts Ecuadorean Cuisine on the Phoenix Map

    Ando Muneno Giancarlo and his father, Joe Alarcon.​The business: Aji Mobile Foods What you need to know: Father and son Joe and Giancarlo Alarcon run a food truck with a diverse Ecuadorean and pan-Latin American menu that rotates weekly. A given week could see empanadas res prepared Arge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Pizza People Bring Affordable, Artisan Pizza to the Valley

    ​The business: Pizza People, brought to you by long-time Phoenix residents MaryBeth and Tim Scanlon What they're packin': Artisan pizzas featuring fresh, local ingredients. They're using their own recipe for the crust and sauce--no knock-offs here. Best of all, at under $10, it's a meal that won' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    Food Truck Frenzy: SuperFarm SuperTruck

    ​ The Business: SuperFarm SuperTruck What you need to know: If you like Udder Delights you'll be pleasantly surprised to know that Superstition Farm is branching out with a new food truck. Their goal is to take as many of their own products and create hearty staple foods, from burgers to breakfas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Two New Food Trucks Roll Into the Valley

    ​This month, two more food trucks joined the Phoenix Street Food Coalition, tipping its number of mobile specialty food members to over twenty-five. The first, Aji Mobile Foods, is a father and soon team focused on Latin American fare and has made its first few appearances at the Avondale Far ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 20, 2011

    Street Fare

    ​This month, two more food trucks joined the Phoenix Street Food Coalition, tipping its number of mobile specialty food members to over twenty-five. The first, Aji Mobile Foods, is a father and soon team focused on Latin American fare and has made its first few appearances at the Avondale Far ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    Win Tickets to the First Phoenix Food Truck Fest and Lemon Bars in Today's Eater's Digest

    The Capital Baker ​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Food Truck Fest for Free?  The Phoenix Street Food Coalition is looking for a slogan and they want you to come up with it. Your reward -- two free tickets to the very first Food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    New Food Truck Alert: Don Ruggiero and Lacey Higginson of Duck Duck Pig

    ​The business: Duck Duck Pig What they're packin': Gourmet takes on classic sandwiches all featuring either duck or pork. This means everything from a pork belly BLT to a pineapple jerk pulled pork with coleslaw. The story: Ruggiero and Higginson are both fans of duck and pork and after chec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Musical Lineup Announced For First Annual Phoenix Food Truck Festival

    Ando Muneno​Our sister blog, Chow Bella, knows the score when it comes to the whole food truck boom here in Phoenix. As such, the staff there has all details regarding tickets to the first annual Phoenix Food Truck festival, which features over 30 food trucks taking over A.R.T.S. Project #1/ 408 E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2011

    New Food Truck Alert: Titillating T-Licious Tacos

    Manager owner Cathy "Red" McGoldrick and chef owner Jordan Kean outside of their distinctive rig. ​The business:T-Licious Tasty Teazy Tacos Ando Muneno​What you need to know: Oaxaca-style food fused with classic French techniques. Chef/owner Jordan Kean and manager/owner Cathy "Re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2011

    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. Five New Food Trucks Join Phoenix Street Food Coalition, More on the Way Coppe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Five New Food Trucks Join Phoenix Street Food Coalition, More on the Way

    T-Licious Teazy Tacos​Whoever said the food truck fad was on its way out better get his engine checked. Thanks to Food Truck Fridays at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market and the upcoming Phoenix Food Truck Festival on October 22, grabbing grub from a motorized vehicle never tasted so good. N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    The Great Food Truck Race: Vote for Your Favorite AZ Wheels to Roll Into Next Season's Line-Up

    Short Leash Hot Dogs is currently ranked at #35 -- we can do better.​With all the national television love Phoenix eateries have been receiving lately, the time to strike is now -- while the karma iron is hot -- to get our favorite food trucks (possibly) on the next season of Food Network's Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2011

    Whole Foods Food Truck Day and Frozen Grapes in Today's Eater's Digest

    ​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Food Truck Extravaganza  Hey Scottsdale -- this is what you're doing for lunch today. Whole Foods Market Raintree is teaming up with the Phoenix Street Food Coalition for their second Food Truc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Sleepy Dog Saloon & Brewery Pairing Up With Food Trucks: Best. Combination. Ever.

    ​Whoa, hold the phone, Bubbles. Did someone say food trucks and beer? It's true. Sleepy Dog Saloon & Brewery in Tempe has partnered with members of the Phoenix Food Truck Coalition and on select evenings will serve up original brews like Puppy Pale (pale ale), Irish Setter (Irish red), and Ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    Catch Short Leash, Bella Strada, Carte Blanche Gourmet Tacos and More Today at Whole Foods

    Brad and Kat Moore of Short Leash Hot Dogs​Been too busy to chase the wheels of some of the Valley's finest food trucks? Need to make a stop at Whole Foods? Your lunch plans today just got a lot more interesting. Today from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Whole Foods in Scottsdale will host its first Foo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    Five Food Trucks We Wish Would Stop in Phoenix

    ​We know what you're thinking. Phoenix has terrific food trucks. And you are right. We could not agree more. From Hey Joe's Filipino finery to Torched Goodness' creme brulee-- with a Short Leash hot dog tossed in for good measure -- this city goes the distance when it comes to the trendiest w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Follow the Food Trucks!

    ​It's finally your lunch break and you desperately want a meal that doesn't taste like the same drive-thru junk you've had before. What to do? We at Chow Bella have compiled a new Follow Friday list of awesome food trucks on Twitter so you can be in the know and first in line when they make a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Food Trucks Go to the Dogs: From Gourmet to Gourmutt

    ​While the recent popularity of food trucks has many giddy with excitement, here's one that literally makes tails wag -- and it just might be the first food truck to cater to our four-legged friends. Got yer ears on, Phoenix food truck hopefuls? Here's the pooper-scoop:

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2011

    Strada Bella Food Truck Brings Italian Street Food to Cycle This Weekend

      courtesy of Pat Simeri​Whether it's technically a pop-up or not, this weekend's menu at Cycle sounds damn tasty. Strada Bella food truck -- run by Pat Simeri -- is just now up and running and ready to serve. Simeri is still only booking special events (you can't find him parked any ... More >>

  • News

    April 7, 2011

    Brian and Margita Webb

      courtesy of Pat Simeri​Whether it's technically a pop-up or not, this weekend's menu at Cycle sounds damn tasty. Strada Bella food truck -- run by Pat Simeri -- is just now up and running and ready to serve. Simeri is still only booking special events (you can't find him parked any ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Food Truck Info Session: Don't Quit Your Day Job Yet

    Carol Blonder Phoenix Street Food Coalition panel discussion​ Judging by the crowd of more 75 people attending last night's food truck information session at Modified Arts, you can bet Phoenix will see new mobile food vendors up and running soon. The session was sponsored as a part of ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 24, 2011

    Final Meditations on the Phoenix Food Scene from Michele Laudig

    Carol Blonder Phoenix Street Food Coalition panel discussion​ Judging by the crowd of more 75 people attending last night's food truck information session at Modified Arts, you can bet Phoenix will see new mobile food vendors up and running soon. The session was sponsored as a part of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Wanna Start A Food Truck? Learn How at Upcoming Panel Discussion

    How do these guys operate a successful food truck? Find out at an upcoming talk.​These days, creative, recession-savvy entrepreneurs know that you don't need the overhead of a restaurant to feed the masses -- just put your biz on wheels and let hungry people come to you. Although the n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Tillamook's Loaf Love, The Coffee Cantina and Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies in Today's Eater's Digest

    The Girl Who Ate Everything​ Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Loaf LoveStop by Food Truck Friday for some lunchtime loaf love with Tillamook Cheese and the Tillamook Loafster. From 11 to 1:30 p.m. Tillamook will be handing out free samples of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Eric Ireland of Torched Goodness

    Kelly Green Eric Ireland, torch in hand, is ready to burn something up -- and hopefully it's creme brulee​With the sweet smell of caramelized sugar floating from his white catering truck, Chef Eric Ireland plays with fire on a daily basis.   In fact, when he's not concocting next wee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Banh Mi: What is the Nom Nom Truck Selling and Where Can I Get Some?

    Food Network Nom Nom Truck​Earlier this week we mentioned four Arizona food truck companies that are season 2 nominees for The Great Food Truck Race on The Food Network. We hope you follow the link to vote for your local food roadsters and a chance for you to win a trip to NYC for The Food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    Mobile Food Court Coming to Phoenix Public Market

    Torched GoodnessLocal food trucks like Torched Goodness are rolling into downtown.​Phoenix isn't exactly on a roll -- yet. But a mobile street food revolution is slowly taking shape here.Stringent laws in Valley cities have made it hard for food cart culture to flourish locally, but a new group th ... More >>

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