The gifts are purchased and wrapped, the tree is lit and decorated, and Christmas cards and packages are in the mail. But what about the holiday feast? If you still don’t know what to eat for your celebration, here are six more restaurants in metro Phoenix that are serving Christmastime…
Looking for a new dessert that’s unlike anything else? It’s no surprise that you’ll find it at Beaver Choice, the Swedish-Polish-Canadian restaurant that throws Western palates for a loop with dishes like Flying Jacob, a combination of chicken, bananas, peanuts, cream, and curry, and laxpudding, a fried dish with cured…
As autumn gives way to winter, it might not seem like the ideal time to eat ice cream. Then again, there’s never a bad time for ice cream, and the weather has been so warm lately that December seems like the end of the world’s longest summer. Pretend it’s a…
Why simply eat your dessert when you can play with it too? Join The Bakery Café at The Boulders Resort for a gingerbread decorating workshop. Children and adults are invited to craft unique gingerbread houses while learning new techniques. If your gingerbread house looks like a tornado hit it –…
Christmas is a holiday for good cheer and spending joyous time with loved ones, and sometimes being in the kitchen can get in the way of that. Forget about stressing out and make reservations to celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at one of the top restaurants in town. You’ll…
With all of the baking that has to be done during the Christmas season — from cookie exchanges and decorating to making gifts and serving guests — it can be nice (and necessary) to take a break. Ensure that everything on your holiday table for breakfast, dinner, and dessert is…
The Verde Valley — encompassing Sedona, Jerome, Cottonwood, and Camp Verde — is going to experience an influx of visitors in the next year because Lonely Planet just named the Arizona vacation spot as one of the Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2013. The big draw? Not only are…
If you haven’t made it to the Biltmore Fashion Park’s latest addition UNION — a mix of 18 small, distinctive boutiques run by local vendors — mark your calendars to visit on Monday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Terra Madre Day. This international event is a celebration…
At Hotel Valley Ho’s Café Zuzu, diners don’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve to toast the holiday season with champagne. On Monday, December 10, the restaurant will host its annual Champagne Chef’s Table. The evening begins with a Belvedere cocktail reception in the lounge at 6:30, followed by…
Whether you’re a local looking to enjoy the holidays here in town, a snowbird celebrating while you’re temporarily here, or an out-of-towner visiting family and friends in Phoenix, The Saguaro hotel has a way for you to get in the holiday spirit the week leading up to Christmas. There’s something…
What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we’ve been making lists — and checking them twice — and we’ve got some suggestions for the nice people on your list. Today, Chow Bella’s Gift Guide for the Dessert Lover. See also: – Chow Bella’s Gift Guide…
What kind of restaurant has dessert so insanely good that it gets its own storefront? Windsor/Churn, that’s what. It kind of feels like I’m cheating here because the whole premise of Dessert First is to test restaurants’ final courses, but when breaking the rules tastes so sweet, who the hell…
Don’t like to work out unless there’s a sweet reward at the end? Boy, do we have a mini-marathon for you. At the Hot Chocolate Race, participants in the 5k or 15k earn a steaming hot mug of delicious cocoa at the finish line. Thanks to scientific research, chocolate milk…
Hanukkah (or Chanukah) — the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights — begins at sundown on Saturday, December 8, this year and ends on Sunday, December 16. If you’re planning a special feast to kick off or end the holiday, there are several places in town cooking up Jewish specialties to…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Hana Japanese Eatery Makes Travel + Leisure’s Best Sushi Restaurants in U.S. – Five Things to Eat and Drink Before the End of the World Christkindlmarkt: A…
Now that the turkey’s been devoured and our loved ones are dropping hints about what to gift them, it’s impossible to avoid the holidays. Why fight a losing battle against the merriment of the season? It’s time to give in and spread the holiday cheer. A favorite tradition of kids…
Brat Haus opened this past July in Old Town Scottsdale, bringing some much-needed amenities to the area: affordable yet gourmet food courtesy of chef Payton Curry, a laid back spot to drink beer, and a large outdoor patio area that’s tucked away, feeling removed from the typical Scottsdale scene. Sound…
Maya’s Farm, which occupies seven acres of The Farm at South Mountain, has a very generous offer for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday — and the regular ol’ Sunday that falls in between. For four days only, the Winter community-supported agriculture (CSA) program is buy one, get one…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – 5 Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Leftovers – Duck and Decanter Celebrates 40th Anniversary This Saturday Moroccan Nomad Stew from Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House Feeling a…
It’s Phoestivus for the rest of us at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 5 and 12. And by “the rest of us,” we mean anyone who would rather support local businesses this holiday season than shop at the big box stores. See…
If you regularly eat lunch in central Phoenix, you’ve probably stopped by That’s a Wrap. With 12 varieties of wraps to choose from, along with salads and rice bowls, there’s something on the menu for everyone. Favorites include the Buffalo ’66 with grilled chicken, hot wing sauce, ranch dressing, and…
The craft beer movement has been steadily growing in Phoenix over the past few years, and now all the hard work we’ve done downing pints and sampling flights has paid off with one really big event. The first Phoenix Brewers Invitational Festival will take place from noon to 10 p.m…
