Madison Bistro Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Jingle Bells Beer Dinner Hey beer lovers -- it's time to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and treat yourself to an evening of gourmet food paired with a few badass beers. J ... More >>
What Laura SaysWell, it's Friday. You know, I feel like there was some song that made a big splash this year about Friday...but...I can't quite remember it. Must not have been that catchy. Your weekend is not doubt packed with holiday parties to attend, but in case you need a break from al ... More >>
Mary Giovagnoli, the director of the Immigration Policy Center, posted a new blog about the "dramatic reversal in the definition" of the term "anchor baby."In their initial definition, executives for American Heritage Dictionary didn't include any notation that the phrase was offensive or dispara ... More >>
Tonight at 7 at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, the RecordSetters will attempt a new record: Most readers to share one chimichanga in a book store. It's all part of the schtick associated with the recordsetter.com phenom -- which pushes the belief that everyone can be the best ... More >>
Jackie MercandettiI may be, perhaps, the last person to hear of the rumors regarding Pearl Sushi Lounge & Bomber Bar in Scottsdale. The images of naked women, the sex-fueled names of its signature rolls, the magic show. Here's a taste: "Given Pearl's penchant for style over substance, it's ... More >>
What Laura SaysWe're used to being shown a whole lot of fliers here at Up On The Sun. Each of them is artistically unique in its own way. But none of them has ever struck me quite like this one.What Laura Says has an absolutely beautiful flier for their upcoming show at the Crescent Ballroom o ... More >>
If Mom's decided to pull out the family photo album in front of the new girlfriend, Dad's lit the melted 'mallows on fire, and the dog rushed the front door just in time for the turkey to hit the ground, there's no need to stress -- you've packed your one-gallon hip flask. Built to hold five ... More >>
Zach FowleYesterday we met Beth Sacco, longtime bartender at the now-closed Billet Bar and newbie at British Open Pub. Today she shares with us the recipe for one of her favorite drinks to make: the Purple Hooter. The ingredients: 1 part Chambord or other raspberry liqueur 1 part Vodka 1 part L ... More >>
Jackie MercandettiA cantina-gone-Scottsdale? It's true. And at El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria, they've got something more unique than their surrounding providers of party-packed good times -- tabletop taps. Here's a taste: "An ingenious invention that, like Eden's apple, simply must be sample ... More >>
Zach Fowle Beer for Brains sure knows how to throw a party. On Saturday, close to 800 beer lovers soaked themselves in suds at the RAREaffair, thrown by the Beer for Brains Foundation. Held at Talking Stick Resort, this no-limit food-and-drink-tasting event featured more than 75 beers for s ... More >>
Zach Fowle Yesterday we met Matt Slenske, bar manager at American Junkie. Today he shares with us the recipe for the bar's signature drink, aptly named the American Junkie. Packed with ingredients, it's like a Long Island Iced Tea gone to the loony bin.
Tedd RoundyWe searched the city high and low for one of our all time favorite breakfast dishes, the monte cristo. Yes, sandwiches really do cover the gambit of breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner; and here is proof. Enter our battle of the dishes. Morning Glory Cafe in South Phoenix vers ... More >>
We stopped by Urban Cookies a few weeks ago for a treat and were excited to learn that they offer more things than just stellar cookies and creative cupcakes. Three treats, after the jump.
One of Scottsdale's more notorious dance joints has changed its name...again. Club Trinity is now known as Oceans Seven Nightclub, the latest identity of a nightspot that undergone more than a few transformations in the past decade.Back in the day, the property was known as hip-hop nightspot CBNC ... More >>
Ashley Brouwer Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives? Wine from the Outback Tomorrow, October 4th, join Gilbert's Australian-themed wine bar, Down Under Wines & Bistro, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. for an evening of Aussie wines a ... More >>
Andrew Gleason PhotographyJulia Frys, Alexis Driscoll and Erin Beaty of Arrowheart If you read this week's issue of Phoenix New Times, be sure to check out the music feature on Arrowheart, a local girl group with a country pop flair. You'll learn the ladies are relentless self-marketers and have ... More >>
Lauren Saria Chef Talk this week brought you to Mill Ave's new addition, Ncounter, where we talked to Chef Dean Delgado about everything from his start in the culinary world to what he thinks about chicken and waffles. Today he'll share his recipe for bananas foster sauce. "This sauce goes ... More >>
DJ StoutMenu for Maudie's Tex Mex in Austin.Menus are calling cards for restaurants. There's no denying that their designs -- from colors, to typefaces, to imagery -- can tell us a lot about who they are, perhaps even evoking a little emotion. The Official Manufacturing CompanyMenus for Spir ... More >>
Lauren Saria We shared our chat with Farah Khalid of the Tempe Indo-Pak restaurant Curry Corner over the last two days. Now, she's sharing her recipe for Chicken Curry. "So everybody has a different recipe but I make my chicken curry this way," she says. "I put the cinnamon sticks and c ... More >>
They're baaaaaaack! FnB, the Scottsdale eatery of eclectic American comfort food courtesy of front-of-the-house pro Pavle Milic and chef Charleen Badman, is back from summer break and will be open for business tomorrow -- Wednesday, September 7 -- with a new menu to share. Think manti, ... More >>
EAT from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. Hey, pal -- didn't you know? It's Labor Day. You shouldn't pick up a finger today, even to, er, finger your mouse. But since you're here, check this out. Then go back to bed. See you tomorrow.Follow Chow Bella on Facebook and Twitter.
Erica O'Neil A hearty bowl of pozole packed with pork and hominy from Taco Nazo.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 Vall ... More >>
Charles Bergquis I kind of feel like I'm the only person who isn't completely blown away by Cults -- but I'm willing to bet that seeing Cults at Club Congress on July 30 probably ruled. There are few places I like seeing shows more than Congress, and addition to the crazy-hyped Cults (who probab ... More >>
Sheesh -- take forever, landmark Phoenix restaurant. Since last October's fire that shut down Cork 'N Cleaver, the Arcadia chophouse that's been around since 1978, reconstruction efforts have been taking their sweet time -- but there finally seems to be an end in sight. An employee ... More >>
Help unlock a new St. Vincent track via TwitterOkay you guys -- help me, help you. Annie Clark -- better known as St. Vincent -- will release her third album, Strange Mercy, on September 13. As per usual with any new album, Clark has made an mp3 from the forthcoming album available, but there's a ... More >>
Psyko Steve PresentsThe designs on this flier are bold, colorful, and in your face (in the good kind of way), just like the band Snake! Snake! Snakes!Snake Snake Snakes are coming to the Yucca Tap Room tonight at 9 p.m. for a 21-and-over show. Boys & Frogs, Milo the Mayor, and Seaworthy Vesse ... More >>
Uh-oh. Looks like summer is starting to take its toll. The Houston-based restaurant group Legacy's Taberna Mexicana closed its doors last week with a sign on the door stating that it's the economy's fault. Pesky economy, that guy is always shutting things down. The Modern Mexican food joint was o ... More >>
Christian Peterson The game isn't til Tuesday, but a couple Valley restaurants are starting the party early with a few killer food and drink specials. You might want to join them. Check it out... If you happen to be in the midst of all the action, downtown pop into the District American ... More >>
Dave BaconWhen it comes to bacon, also known as meat candy, we love it, we cherish it, and, yeah, we're even kind of obsessed by it. And if someone ate more than their fair share of it at the table, we'd probably be upset. "Hey!" We'd say, "What's the big idea? You ate more than your fair sha ... More >>
Jackie MercandettiAmaro Pizzeria and Vino LoungeChef Bernie Kantak of Citizen Public House, the new restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale serving up standard American favorites with a delicious kick in the ass, will be heading North to Cave Creek to join Jon Spahr, chef and owner of Amaro Pizzeri ... More >>
David SydiongcoTired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburbian-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Crispy Pata from Chef Susan Bilas of Gingerroot (1076 W. Ch ... More >>
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Jennifer WoodsWe heard about this product and just had to try it - Cascal. We love the Dry Sodas and we also love kombucha. We thought it'd be something like a blend of the two. It's marketed as a non-alcoholic wine-ish type product - especially with food pairing suggestions on the website and ... More >>
Zach Fowle Yesterday, we met Gina David, veteran bartender at south Scottsdale's Rogue Bar. Today, she shares with us the recipe for Breakfast, a cocktail she says she and her friends are loving right now -- mainly because it tastes like pancakes and OJ. The ingredients:1.5 oz Blueberry vo ... More >>
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Erica O'NeilLast 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 82: Th ... More >>
VisitPhoenix via Flickr It's the biggest Phoenix food news since the invention of the chimichanga: Chris Bianco opened his famed pizzeria for lunch. Twitter and Facebook lit up, and so did our faces when we realized that finally, after years of avoiding the famed Three Hour Wait, we cou ... More >>
David SydiongcoThe forecast is finally calling for some serious weather this weekend, Phoenix-style. We say bring it -- just give us a boba tea to wash that heat down. Wondered what this increasingly popular, bizarre beverage is all about? You've come to the right blog post. Boba teas, a ... More >>
Erica O'NeilLast 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. 86: B ... More >>
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Heather HochSadly, with Arizona Restaurant Week coming to a close on Sunday, May 22, some of us may be wondering where to score our next delicious deal. Lucky for us, Atlas Bistro, one of Restaurant Week's participants, is extending its special through Saturday, May 28. The intimate, South ... More >>
photos by Kathy Monkman The bourbon-spiked cocktails flowed and the proceeds went to anti-hunger charities Friday night as chefs from 10 Valley restaurants prepared tableside meals in a ballroom at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess. Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation bega ... More >>
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Erica O'Neil Fork-tender, smoked pork jowls from BLT steak. Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don't make t ... More >>
Jennifer Woods This morning's breakfast: Egg in a nest.Counting calories is such a pain. We just want to eat and be happy. Ugh, but then we can't button our pants after too much blissful ignorance. Great, now what? Well, if you have an iPhone, there's totally an app for that. Fill Your Pla ... More >>
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Erica O'Neil A crispy mound of Dos Ranchitos pork cracklins. Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don't make ... More >>
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