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10 Favorite Bakeries In Metro Phoenix

If you're one of those people who bakes a pie to cheer up a friend, makes your specialty carrot/red velvet/whatever cake for everyone's birthday, and routinely pulls together all manner of adorable goodies for your children's school programs and bake sales . . . well, bully for you (and the rest of ... More >>

Sweet Republic's Helen Yung on Phoenix's Best Chinese Restaurants, the Perfect Ice Cream and How 9/11 Changed Her Life

This is part two of my interview with Helen Yung, co-owner and ice cream designer/maker at Sweet Republic. If you missed part one, where Yung talks about growing up in Hong Kong, investment banking, and the dish she thinks is overrated, read it here. See also: -- Chou's Kitchen in Chandler Makes Tr ... More >>

Ward Off the Flu with Fire Cider

Everywhere I turn, there's talk of the flu. Since I follow a bunch of natural health junkies on Pinterest, I can't get away from it there either, with everyone pinning different home remedies. While I've managed to keep away from the illness so far, I decided to make a good-sized batch of this fir ... More >>

Scottsdale's One of the Gayest Places in America, According to People Measuring Gayness

According to people attempting to calculate the gayest places in America, Scottsdale's pretty gay.We're not gayness assessors, but it would appear that Advocate magazine is totally making up this shit.

Artisan Bakery Mediterra Bakes Fantastic Bread, and We'll Tell You Where to Get It

When Simply Bread closed nearly two years ago, it was a major blow for those of us who love crusty, European-style bread. Good news is: there's a new bakery called Mediterra Bakehouse in town (well, in Coolidge, to be precise), and they're turning out ravishing artisan loaves -- large and heavy wit ... More >>

Roasted Bull Testicle Stout. Really.

A Colorado brewery's hilariously deadpan April Fools joke regarding a "Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout" has become a reality. According to Wynkoop Brewery, their bull testicle beer "annoucenment" video was so popular that people actually showed up April 1st looking for a taste of the beer. See Also: - ... More >>

Slade Grove Makes Gluten-Free Amaretti Cookies

Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the third annual Pie Social Saturday, November 3rd, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We've got an all-star line up of bakers making pies for you to taste, and from now til Pie Social, we'll introduce them to you, one by on ... More >>

Why? Gets Wonderfully Uncomfortable

Here Come The Growlers: Starting at Midnight, Bars Can Hand Over 64 oz To Go

See Also: Ten Favorite Places in Metro Phoenix for Craft Beer by the Bottle (or the Can) Starting August 2, the much-discussed new AZ Growler Law goes into effect, which means as early as midnight tonight you can be taking home 64oz of your favorite beer from any bar willing to fill the container f ... More >>

Ten Favorite Places in Metro Phoenix for Craft Beer by the Bottle (or the Can)

See Also: Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Craft Beer Bars Starting this Thursday, you'll be able to fill up growlers of your favorite craft beer on draft at most of your favorite craft beer destinations but you're still going to need your trusty liquor stores to pick up beautiful bottles (and cans) of y ... More >>

Five Metro Phoenix Bars Where You Can Eat, Drink and Watch the Summer Olympics

See also: From High Tea to Fish and Chips, Seven Places to Get a Taste of Britain in Metro Phoenix See also: Five (Surprising) Ways to Eat Like an Olympian See also: Five Must-See Summer Olympics Parties The Olympics are coming! The Olympics are coming! So grab a seat at a local bar and an Olympic ... More >>

AndyTalk: Beyond Lox - Smoked Seafood Hold the Bagels

If wishes were fishes they might very well be smoked.

AndyTalk: The Small Extravagance of White Asparagus

White asparagus are to green asparagus as veal is to beef. They're not always available, and when raised right, they're tender and pale. Conveniently, I'm not aware of a single vegetable rights groups proclaiming that growing asparagus in light-deprived conditions (to keep them white) is morally wr ... More >>

Beer This Week: Tastings at Taste of Tops, Pairings at Monsterland, and More

Beer is a big deal in the Valley. From tastings and tappings to pairing dinners and more, there's a different beer event to attend pretty much every night. Every week, we curate upcoming brew-related goings-on and lay them out for you here. Your calendar will be as full of beer as your belly.

Part Two of Our Interview With David Walker, Co-Founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

During Arizona Beer Week, we had the opportunity to sit down with David Walker, co-founder of Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Part one of the interview premiered yesterday; read on for part two, when we talk about the state of the beer world, Firestone's blending process, and what new beers the brewery ... More >>

Celebrate Arizona's Birthday with Free Brownies from Whole Foods

​Whole Foods Market in Chandler is showing some birthday love to Arizona and its shoppers next Tuesday by offering free sweet treats that are made right here in the Valley.

Seven Ways to Eat Prickly Pear Fruit

​​Lately, we've been a little obsessed with this whole state food question. We've asked readers (who've already narrowed it down) to tell us which they'd choose: Sonoran hot dogs or prickly pear fruit.We're not going to lie, we are pulling for the prickly pear. By way of convincing you, we now p ... More >>

Duncan Family Farms Salad-A-Day Program

​ We mentioned Duncan Family Farms' new program last year when we got to know them better. We thought it fitting to give their Salad-a-Day CSA another mention since it's January and it's time to get back on track with our healthful eating habits.  How it works, after the jump.

SunUp's The Nut Before Christmas

Zach Fowle ​Beer: The Nut Before ChristmasBrewery: SunUp Brewing (322 E Camelback Road, 602-279-8909)Style: English Brown AleABV: 4.2 percent 'Twas the Nut Before Christmas, and all through the bar, People were coming, from near and from far, For a delicious nut brown ale and some holiday ch ... More >>

Kale: Stick a Superfood in Your Soup

Kale is commonly served in salads, as chips, or simply sautéed, but with the weather getting cold and even rainy, it's the perfect time of year to make a kale soup. This superfood has an earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness that pairs well with a lot of other foods, providing for a lot of flexibi ... More >>

Gina Buskirk's Perfect Food Day

Photo courtesy Gina Buskirk​Gina Buskirk started Gina's Homemade in 2010 with her husband, Christopher Buskirk. You might have seen her delectable foods at the Old Town Farmer's Market or Whole Foods. If you don't know, Gina's Homemade is where you can get creamy, oozy artisinal cheeses, loa ... More >>

Foster the People Just Wants You to Dance

Double Check Ranch's Grassfed Beef Crisps

Hannah Hayes​Paul Schwennesen wants you to forget what you know about beef jerky. The set-up at the Phoenix Public Market​Every week, Schwennesen and his team from Double Check Ranch in Winkelman bring pure grassfed beef to the folks of Arizona, setting up shop at the Phoenix Publ ... More >>

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 >>

Michael Brown of Jamburritos Cajun Grille Express

Hannah Hayes​The business: Jamburritos Cajun Grille Express What they're packin': New Orleans- style dishes with a familiar, easy twist: Think Cajun favorites like Andouille sausage and shrimp, chicken and rice doused with zesty Creole and Etoufee sauce - all wrapped in a handy tortilla. There a ... More >>

Whole Foods Scottsdale Adds Beer Taps, Makes Grocery Shopping Bearable Again

ri100mi.com ​Grocery shopping sucks, but navigating crowds of mouth-breathers in narrow aisles can be made way more tolerable with the application of beer. It's why we dig the Whole Foods Market in Chandler, which -- despite its status as a fancypants, way-too-expensive grocery store -- ... More >>

July 6 In Blogs: Gary Kelley, Haboob, Notorious B.I.G., Rice Balls, and Nancy Grace

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Clea Senneville of Beet StrEAT

Courtesey of Clea SennevilleClea Senneville & Jason Edwards of Beet StrEAT​ The business: Beet StrEAT What they're packin': Fresh, hearty dishes created with no meat or meat-based products; almost everything can also be ordered vegan. Order a mozzarella sandwich with tomatoes and basil pest ... More >>

Homemade Tofu

Carol Blonder fresh tofu​I got my first taste of fresh tofu in Northern California, and I was immediately taken by the mellow flavor and creamy texture. It was nothing like the store bought, mostly firm tofu I had been cooking with. Like a taste of freshly prepared ricotta cheese ... More >>

Canned Gods

Battling Brussels Sprouts to the Bitter End

These sprouts get a bad rap.​Give a ten-year-old a plate of Brussels sprouts and you'll get the kiddie equivalent of the bitter beer face. Hell, give most adults a plate of the healthful green veggie and you'll get the same reaction: Icky. Those look gross. Do I have to eat it? W ... More >>

Make Your Own Raw Chocolate -- It's Easy! (Not.)

Kelly Green​ ​In the name of good health and a good read, each week we'll be bringing you a health product, complete with review. We're calling this feature Crunchy Granola -- even though we doubt much of this stuff tastes that good. Raw chocolate has been eluding me for some time now. Ev ... More >>

Nutmeg Recall: Don't Touch that Spice Just Yet...

With Spice on its way out and pot not yet legal, people might get desperate for a high - but don't reach for that nutmeg just yet. According to the FDA, Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling nutmeg that is potentially contaminated with Salmonella from its Whole Foods Markets and F ... More >>

Guido Saccone of Cibo Urban Wine Cafe & Pizzeria

Phoenix has crazy love to thank for Chef Guido Saccone's pizza and pasta at Cibo Urban Wine Cafe & Pizzeria. Saccone, who was born just outside of Naples, fell in love with the American girl working in Tuscany for the summer, who just happened to be from Mesa. A love story straight out of a fairy ta ... More >>

Fresh and Easy

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Why Hipsters Can't Bring Themselves to Love The Eagles

“I Fuckin’ Hate the Eagles, Man”

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A Bizarre Easter Gift for Foodies

While thumbing through the pages of the latest Food Network Magazine, I came across one of the strangest suggestions for an Easter gift I've ever seen. Chocolate bunnies? Too bourgeois. Baskets of faux grass and jelly beans? Yawn. Even this year's chocolate-covered Peeps aren't exactly hitting ... More >>

The Top 5 Most Tasteless Cookbooks Ever Published

A good cookbook can save your skin at a dinner party or family gathering, especially if you're the type who can't boil an egg or make packaged mac n' cheese without setting off the smoke alarm. Unfortunately, the need for culinary instruction has given would-be chefs free li ... More >>

Love Z'Tejas' Margaritas? Now You Can Make Them Yourself

​Z'Tejas Grill sure is busy these days. In-between remodeling their Scottsdale location at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, offering Mary Poppins attendees who bring their ticket stubs free appetizers and putting together a special Valentine's Day themed menu, the Southwestern restaurant is als ... More >>

Re-creating Pie Zanos' Pizza at Home

So you're in a restaurant, chowing down on the best tuna mac or pizza or boeuf Wellington you've ever had, when a crazy thought comes to mind: I can do this at home!! Without a pro chef's fancy appliances and gadgets, you might be challenged to create restaurant-worthy food. ... More >>

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Macrobiotics and Local Farms at Valley Forward Lunch

Lauren GilgerMembers of the Valley Forward Association eat their cheesecake and listen to the panel of speakers slated for the event: Robert McClendon of McClendon Farms, Leslie Curry of Whole Foods Markets and Michael Stebner of True Food Kitchen.Forty years ago, Leslie Curry changed her diet. Sh ... More >>

June 29 In Blogs: Tom Metzger, Super Heroes, Local Wine, and LifeLock

In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Tom Metzger's Buds Dennis and Daniel Mahon Collared for Scottsdale Bombing, Arizona ADL Helped B ... More >>

AZ Stronghold Gets Props from Wine Spectator

Jamie Peachey89! I hear this is the best score ever given to an Arizona wine (Callaghan's 2001 Syrah scored the same). Not bad for a debut label, huh? Wine Spectator rated Arizona Stronghold's Nachise in a recent Super Bowl feature where the editors rounded up 22 top wines (a la 22 players o ... More >>

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