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Yen Sushi and Sake Bar Rocks Their Rolls Yen Sushi and Sake Bar Rocks Their Rolls
By Michele Laudig, December 17, 2009
Living in Central Phoenix, I'm not about to state any allegiance between East Valley and West Valley restaurants. I'll go wherever there's good... More >>
Hula’s Modern Tiki Is a Tropic Blunder Hula’s Modern Tiki Is a Tropic Blunder
By Wynter Holden, December 10, 2009
Editor's note: Michele Laudig is on vacation. Her column will return next week. A couple of weeks ago at lunch, a foodie friend and I lapsed... More >>
Frank & Albert’s Kicks Up the Arizona Biltmore with a Spectacular Patio and Poached Grouper Frank & Albert’s Kicks Up the Arizona Biltmore with a Spectacular Patio and Poached Grouper
By Michele Laudig, December 03, 2009
You'd be forgiven for never having visited the Biltmore Grill. As you might guess from the name, it was the main casual restaurant at the... More >>
Modern Burger, Bourbon Steak, and Other Carnivore Eateries Attract Budget-Conscious Patrons with Mouth-Watering Burgers Modern Burger, Bourbon Steak, and Other Carnivore Eateries Attract Budget-Conscious Patrons with Mouth-Watering Burgers
By Michele Laudig, November 26, 2009
The only reason I typically eat at the mall is because I turn into a low-blood-sugar bee-yotch after schlepping shopping bags for too long on an... More >>
Tomaso’s Spin-Off Tommy V’s Dishes Up Italian on Camelback and 32nd Street Tomaso’s Spin-Off Tommy V’s Dishes Up Italian on Camelback and 32nd Street
By Michele Laudig, November 19, 2009
There was already action at the southeast corner of Camelback and 32nd Street. Between Tomaso's, Tarbell's, and Sportsman's Fine Wines, there's... More >>
Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue Does Pulled Pork That's Worth the Drive to Cave Creek Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue Does Pulled Pork That's Worth the Drive to Cave Creek
By Michele Laudig, November 12, 2009
How far would you drive for great barbecue? Five miles? Fifteen miles? Even farther? When my carnivorous urges are in overdrive, I'm not even... More >>
Woodlands Vegetarian and Café Krishna Pack Chandler With Ethnic Vegetarian Specialties Woodlands Vegetarian and Café Krishna Pack Chandler With Ethnic Vegetarian Specialties
By Michele Laudig, November 05, 2009
The Valley's got steakhouses galore and burger joints in every direction, but if you're looking for vegetarian food — whether you don't eat meat... More >>
Calistro Bistro Left Out "Tasty" When Building Its Seasonal, Local, Organic Menu Calistro Bistro Left Out "Tasty" When Building Its Seasonal, Local, Organic Menu
By Michele Laudig, October 29, 2009
Seasonal. Local. Organic. Those three words always seem to go together, and you hear them more and more. They're the unofficial mantra of the... More >>
Is Chef Aaron Chamberlin’s St. Francis Holding Back? Is Chef Aaron Chamberlin’s St. Francis Holding Back?
By Michele Laudig, October 22, 2009
When rustic American restaurant St. Francis finally opened its doors for Labor Day weekend, I think Phoenix food fanatics heaved a huge sigh of... More >>
James Porter’s Petite Maison Brings Beautiful Bowls of French Onion Soup to Old Town Scottsdale James Porter’s Petite Maison Brings Beautiful Bowls of French Onion Soup to Old Town Scottsdale
By Michele Laudig, October 15, 2009
Cozy wasn't what I was in the mood for until a couple of weeks ago. But then somebody flipped a switch — the nights dropped from balmy to crisp,... More >>
Matt Carter’s Nine 05 Classes Up Fourth Street with Brisket Crepes and Blueberry Mochi Cake Matt Carter’s Nine 05 Classes Up Fourth Street with Brisket Crepes and Blueberry Mochi Cake
By Michele Laudig, October 08, 2009
The first dish I ate at Nine 05 pissed me off, and the second one depressed me. But it pretty much went uphill from there, and now I'm looking... More >>
America’s Taco Shop Does Mouth-Watering Carne Asada in Phoenix’s Coronado District America’s Taco Shop Does Mouth-Watering Carne Asada in Phoenix’s Coronado District
By Wynter Holden, October 01, 2009
Editor's note: Michele Laudig's Cafe column will return in next week's issue. It's great being the first one in your circle to discover... More >>
Hope Kee Saves You from Shopping on an Empty Stomach Hope Kee Saves You from Shopping on an Empty Stomach
By Michele Laudig, September 24, 2009
Grocery shopping on an empty stomach has its pitfalls, especially when you make it to the register and find out how much you've spent on random,... More >>
Murphy's Law: Nothing Brightens Spirits Like Fried Corned Beef and Bear Skeletons Murphy's Law: Nothing Brightens Spirits Like Fried Corned Beef and Bear Skeletons
By Michele Laudig, September 17, 2009
Funny how spending time in an Irish pub can boost your mood. It's not only okay to forget about your stress, gab with friends, and laugh out... More >>
Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House Makes Bingeing Good For You Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House Makes Bingeing Good For You
By Michele Laudig, September 10, 2009
Have you ever gotten on an evil junk food binge that you know you need to kick? That's been me lately. I'm usually a well-balanced omnivore even... More >>
Sasquatch Burgers Draw Patrons to Aaron May's The Lodge Sasquatch Burgers Draw Patrons to Aaron May's The Lodge
By Michele Laudig, September 03, 2009
I hadn't really given much thought to reviewing The Lodge, a ski lodge-themed American restaurant/watering hole in Old Town Scottsdale, until a... More >>
The Parlor Has Transformed a Mid-Century Beauty Parlor into a Popular Pizzeria The Parlor Has Transformed a Mid-Century Beauty Parlor into a Popular Pizzeria
By Michele Laudig, August 27, 2009
How would you define the quintessential Phoenix restaurant? For me, the old cliché about the mythological firebird rising from the ashes rings... More >>
Spices Mediterranean Kitchen's Appeal Goes Beyond the Food Spices Mediterranean Kitchen's Appeal Goes Beyond the Food
By Michele Laudig, August 20, 2009
I've always considered myself a pretty DIY person, even when it comes to cooking. Although I haven't tried to tackle a culinary masterpiece like... More >>
Fogo de Chao Brings the Empty Joy of Overeating Chain Restaurant Meat to Scottsdale Fogo de Chao Brings the Empty Joy of Overeating Chain Restaurant Meat to Scottsdale
By Michele Laudig, August 13, 2009
If you're playing part-time vegetarian, beware of Fogo de Chao. When you set foot in this traditional Brazilian steakhouse, don't be surprised to... More >>
Local Breeze Makes You Forget the Summer Heat With Giant Salads and Ahi Tuna Sandwiches Local Breeze Makes You Forget the Summer Heat With Giant Salads and Ahi Tuna Sandwiches
By Michele Laudig, August 06, 2009
Change can be good. Back in March, locals mourned the unexpected loss of Palatte, a charming, casual brunch spot located just blocks from... More >>
5 & Diner, MacAlpine’s, and Udder Delights: A Pregnant Quest for the Valley's Tastiest Milkshakes 5 & Diner, MacAlpine’s, and Udder Delights: A Pregnant Quest for the Valley's Tastiest Milkshakes
By Cyndi Coon, July 30, 2009
When I was pregnant with my first daughter four years ago, a craving for chocolate milkshakes grabbed hold of me. I blissfully spent my pregnancy... More >>
Si Señor Restaurant Brings the Heat Si Señor Restaurant Brings the Heat
By Michele Laudig, July 23, 2009
You'd think that my recent run-in with a jalapeño at a central Phoenix hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint would've killed my appetite for the spicy... More >>
Matt's Big Breakfast, Postino, Latitude Eight, and More Bring a World of Summer Cuisine to the Valley Matt's Big Breakfast, Postino, Latitude Eight, and More Bring a World of Summer Cuisine to the Valley
By Michele Laudig, July 16, 2009
Summer in Phoenix is a good excuse to take a 'round-the-world tour. Sure, the cost of airfare might be prohibitive, but, hey, at least I can send... More >>
Avalon Tantalizes Heat-Stricken Foodies with Coastal Cuisine Avalon Tantalizes Heat-Stricken Foodies with Coastal Cuisine
By Michele Laudig, July 09, 2009
You can't crank your A/C hard enough. The pool feels like a warm bath. Fido won't walk on a sizzling sidewalk. And on top of all that, you're... More >>
Luci’s Healthy Marketplace, The Kitchen Market Café, and D’licious Dishes Save You from Slaving Over a Hot Stove Luci’s Healthy Marketplace, The Kitchen Market Café, and D’licious Dishes Save You from Slaving Over a Hot Stove
By Michele Laudig, July 02, 2009
Unbelievable. We made it almost all the way to July without going up in flames. But now the heat is on, and compared to the balmy,... More >>
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