The fairytale romance of Prince Will and Princess Kate is still being written as all of England is preparing to welcome a new member of the royal family, the couple’s first child. Arizona might be on the wrong side of the pond, but this rare and joyous occasion can be…
Father’s Day tends to pale in comparison to May’s Mother’s Day, but there’s no reason not to go all-out for both — especially if that means taking Dad to a metro Phoenix restaurant (or comedy club!) for beers, BBQ, and bar food. There’s a lot to enjoy on Sunday, June…
The most versatile — and perhaps most succulent — of summer fruits isn’t the peach, blackberry, or mango. No, it’s the humble tomato, often overlooked as a mere sandwich topping or fodder for bland canned sauces. Join chef Kevin Binkley on Wednesday, June 19, as he honors heirloom tomatoes with…
If you love beer, brats, and B-movie classics, forget about all of your Sunday summer plans. This June and July, Brat Haus in Old Town Scottsdale is offering a sweet cinema package deal while serving up some silver screen nostalgia to everyone who grew up in the 1980s and ’90s…
This Wednesday, June 5, Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House will serve a special menu in tribute to Legends in Levis: Old Time Cowboys. It will be the first in the Cave Creek restaurant’s “Arizona History Dinners” series, scheduled to run biweekly through the end of October. See also: – Eric Flatt…
There’s no better way to cool off in the uber-hot Arizona climate than by eating an ice cold treat like gelato. This summer there’s even more to love about frozen confections because 12 local chefs have created exclusive flavors for The Gelato Spot. Starting Monday, all five locations will begin…
Food festival season is in full swing in other parts of the country, but in the Valley of the Sun, it’s already too hot to crowd around outside with a thousand other people to score a bite of meat grilled over the open flame — even if it is insanely…
In a brief description of the only dessert on the menu at Doug Robson’s newest venture, Otro Café, food critic Laura Hahnefeld said, “It’s pretty much the best Mounds bar you’ve had in a glass.” And — despite living in Brooklyn these days — I knew from those few words…
Arizona has an up-and-coming food scene, and there’s a lot to be proud of, for sure. But when Chow Bella published a list of things that make Phoenix a better food town than New York City, I just had to laugh. The difference in size alone makes the two incomparable…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Food Truck Caravan Rolls into Downtown Scottsdale Starting This Saturday Night – Drive-Thru Tacos and Tapas Come to Peoria (By Way of Las Vegas) Schnepf Farms Peach…
Summer in Phoenix means one thing: Everyone’s pretending they’re somewhere else. If you can’t actually get out of town to escape the heat, make the most of the Valley of the Sun at one of these top hotels and resorts. There are staycation destinations for fine dining at gourmet restaurants,…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Mother’s Day in Metro Phoenix: 12 Recommendations Based on Time, Budget, and Location – Aaron Chamberlain’s Phoenix Public Market Now Open Inaugural Scottsdale Beer Festival This Saturday…
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and (especially if you don’t do it throughout the year) you’d better find a way to honor the woman that gave you life. Brunch is the traditional meal of the holiday, and there are plenty of those in the Phoenix area if your mom loves waffles,…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – 13 Metro Phoenix Restaurants and Bars with Cinco de Mayo Celebrations – Bink’s Midtown in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card Restaurant Crawl: Arcadia Crewz Derby Day The…
Sun City is pretty much the last place anyone would think to look when scouring the Phoenix area for good eats. The West Valley’s local-food scene is pretty slow in general — let’s just say there’s lots of opportunity for growth — and, if that’s not reason enough to overlook…
Okay, so maybe you don’t know exactly why it’s a tradition to eat, drink, and party on Cinco de Mayo (FYI, it’s to commemorate the 150-year-old Battle of Puebla, a victory of the Mexican militia over the French army). But those pesky details shouldn’t stop you from having a truly…
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, this year — that’s about two weeks away — and this is one occasion where you can’t put off reserving a table (or special take-home dinner) until the last minute. Whether your mom prefers fine dining or a simple steak, a lavish outdoor…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Your Cheat Sheet to This Sunday’s Check, Please! Arizona Festival at CityScape – 8 Great Guacamoles in Metro Phoenix 29th Annual My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge…
This summer, one of Arizona’s oldest food festivals is back after lying fallow for several decades. First held in 1949, the Arizona Watermelon Festival is an old-timey Glendale tradition that once brought together up to 40,000 people each year to celebrate local agriculture. The revived version will retain many of…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Local Food Trucks (And Lots of Alt Rock) at That Damn Show 2013 in Mesa on April 20 – Mesquite Chocolate Chips Cookies from Super Chunk Sweets…
National Geographic honored local sugar purveyors Super Chunk Sweets & Treats — the passion-fueled side venture of Cowboy Ciao/Kazimierz pastry chef Country Velador and her husband, Sergio — earlier this year by including their chocolate chip cookie as one of 10 in the United States worth traveling for. I took…
Bothered by the large amount of food waste in the industry, whether it’s from a restaurant, grocery store, or catered event? The team at FlashFood Recovery has an innovative way to get extra food into hungry bellies, and you’re just one Facebook “like” away from showing your support. Homegrown at…
