Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – 10 Metro Phoenix Desserts to Pre-Order for Thanksgiving – Happy Hour Report Card: Davanti Enoteca NovemBEER at World of Beer This month World of Beer in Tempe…
There aren’t too many celebrities in the world of ice cream except the two guys we’re fond of storing in the freezer. Well, move over, Ben & Jerry, because Jeni Britton Baeur of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is the next big thing. Don’t believe us? This year, she won a…
If you think leeks could never be special enough to win an award, you’re wrong. And you’ve clearly never tasted the braised leeks at FnB. Not only did the dish receive the New Times’ Best Way to Eat your Veggies in 2011, but in 2010, it was named one of…
Beer fanatics, graphic designers, and artists — this contest is for you. In collaboration with Phoenix Public Market’s Phoestivus holiday fundraiser, taking place Wednesdays December 5th and 12th from 4 to 8 p.m., Phoenix Ale Brewery is concocting a special seasonal ale. The limited-time offering, aptly named Phoestivus Ale, will…
Turkey Day is only a week away. If you or your family have yet to begin making plans, it might be better to skip the homemade feast and book a table at a local restaurant. You’ll be thankful for plenty of things by dining out on Thanksgiving: your clean kitchen,…
Turkey, stuffing, countless side dishes, dinner rolls — you have enough on your plate to make for Thanksgiving. By ordering dessert from an expert baker, you free up some time to relax on the holiday, are ensured that the final course won’t leave a bad taste in anyone’s mouth, and…
Restaurant attached to a nightclub? That’s always a gamble. Very little has been written about Miami Café, which is connected to the late-night spot and gay bar Amsterdam, so curiosity (and its convenient downtown location) really drove this dining decision. This is the kind of place that only seems cool…
When it comes to some of our favorite restaurants, we wish the chefs would just buckle down and put together a cookbook already. Maybe an entire book of recipes is a bit much to ask for, but how about sharing a few? So we put together a wishlist of local…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Join Amy Binkley, Tracey Dempsey, and More Top Female Chefs at Getting Our Just Desserts – Food, Beer & Wine Samples at the 8th Annual Certified Local…
Think there’s no such thing as starting holiday shopping too early? Stock up on local goodies this Saturday, November 10, at Local First’s 8th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival. Attendees get free access to vendors like Frances Boutique, State Bicycle Co., and Practical Art. See also: – Tour de Coops…
Today from 2 to 6 p.m., participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf locations will be hosting a Holiday Open House. The California-based chain is launching its holiday menu of specialty drinks this week. Joining the ever-popular fall pumpkin latte are a gingerbread cookie latte and Ice Blended® drink, winter…
Now that it’s November and the election is over, one thing is on every American’s mind: Thanksgiving. This year it’s fairly early — Thursday, November 22 — so it’ll sneak up before you know it. If thinking about two weeks of planning, stocking up, and preparing to cook for a…
Eating pie is pretty much the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and at Saturday’s Pie Social, there were plenty of celebrity pies to enjoy — 14, to be exact. At first, as we judges waited around for a seemingly endless procession of pies to be brought to the…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Pie Social 2012: All the Sweet Details – Biltmore’s Central Bistro Announces Grand Opening Date (It’s This Sunday!) Human Rights Campaign’s COOK Phoenix The Human Rights Campaign’s…
Halloween is all treat and no trick at Rainbow Donuts Cafe. The 7th Street location has a special deal just in time for the holiday: $25 for a dozen frightfully delicious Halloween donuts. This deal is available now through Sunday, November 4, and pre-orders are recommended. See also: – 10…
Since opening two months ago, Angels Trumpet Ale House has gotten rave reviews from beer geeks all over town. With over 30 beers on tap, that’s no surprise. On the other hand, the bierhaus has received very mixed feedback for its food. Conceptually, the menu sounds great, although fairly safe…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Forget Candy! Five Way to Celebrate Halloween in Metro Phoenix with Food and Alcohol – Eight Best Neighborhood Bars: Best of Phoenix 2012 Cibo Hallowine Can’t celebrate…
Maybe you shouldn’t forget candy completely, but as a grown up, there are ways to celebrate Halloween that are far more delicious than chalky, corn syrup-filled packaged sugar. There are pumpkin beers and entrées, horror-themed cocktails, and frightening foods like headcheese (real head included). Or you can just stay up…
Bertha’s Café is kind of a best-kept secret hidden in a strip mall off of Indian School Road on the outskirts of the Arcadia neighborhood. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays (and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays), it’s an excellent breakfast and lunch spot for…
The annual Grand Avenue Festival — taking place all day and evening tomorrow, Saturday, October 20, celebrates all of the small businesses and local artists who call the neighborhood home. Many artists’ studios and gallery spaces located along lower Grand Avenue open their doors for curious visitors to check out…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – Ten Acres of Tacos at the Arizona Taco Festival – Food of the Arizona State Fair (Slideshow) – Eating the Arizona State Fair: Red Velvet Funnel Cake,…
Halloween can be enjoyed by dressing up in crazy costumes, decorating your house with skulls and cobwebs, or passing out candy to the kiddos. But if you ask us, the best way to celebrate any occasion is with food. Frighten your palette in the best way possible — eating delicacies…
