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We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order
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Visit our sister blog, Jackalope Ranch, for a companion series on 100 Creatives who make Phoenix a little more interesting for all of us. We’ll be posting the next 69 picks daily through the rest of the summer.
70: La Potence at Le Chalet
Holy moly, stop me from drooling all over the keyboard.
I got a stellar first impression when I visited Glendale’s new Le Chalet and tried the house specialty, a flambeed beef dish called La Potence and nicknamed The Hanging Man.
This thing was one of the most delicious dishes I’ve eaten so far this year — honestly, better than some of the steaks I’ve had at full-blown steakhouses (Le Chalet is more well-rounded, with fondue and crepes and whatnot), and certainly more memorable.
Chef-owner Anthony Ferre brings out a spiked metal cylinder laden with chunks of beef and a piece of pineapple on top. With a splash of whisky and a flash of fire, he sizzles it right alongside your table, letting the juices drip over a pile of rice pilaf. When the show is over, you get to dip the juicy meat in a variety of sauces.
It’s as delicious as it is fun.
The Favorite Dishes, so far:
71: Brisket at Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue
72: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup at The Roosevelt
73: Coq Au Vin at Vincent’s Market Bistro
74: Cochinita Pibil Tacos at La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop
75: Char Siu Bao at Phoenix Palace
76: Huevos Rancheros at Gallo Blanco Cafe
77: Italian Stallion at La Piazza Al Forno
78: Bourekas at Spices Mediterranean Kitchen
79: Warm Maine Lobster Salad at Modern Steak
80: Escargots En Croute at Petite Maison
81: Salumi at Quiessence
82: Okonomiyaki at Hana Japanese Eatery
83: Croissants at Essence Bakery Cafe
84: Coronado Coney at The Main Ingredient
85: Green Chili at Rito’s Mexican Takeout
86: Soup Gyoza at Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar
87: Pop Cho and Sweet Ginger at The Breadfruit
88: La Jawab Kadahi Gosht at The Dhaba
89: Chicken & Waffles from Lo-Lo’s
90: Burrata at Humble Pie
91: Bruleed Foie Gras Torchon at Posh
92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4
93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong
94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco
95: Egg White Omelette at Fez
96: Machaca From Los Dos Molinos
97: Shish Taook from Baiz Market
98: Pasties From Cornish Pasty Co.
99: Clams in Black Bean Sauce From Asian Cafe Express
100: Bruschetta From Postino
