With a generic name and an all-American menu that at first glance doesn’t look like anything special, Phoenix City Grille might not seem like much. That is, until you actually go there and dine. The interior is plush and comforting, although also fairly generic, with the only unique personality shining…

Unfortunately, ice cream can’t run for president. But, from now until November 6, you can cast your vote by eating a scoop at Superstition Farm’s ice cream shop. Head to Udder Delights to select one of two political flavors: Ba-Rocky Road or Mint Romney. See also: – The Sweetness Ice…

Cobbler on Quack at Cowboy Ciao There’s no better dessert (not even pumpkin pie) to put you in the mood for fall. Country Velador, pastry chef at Cowboy Ciao, came up with this genius pairing: traditional apple cobbler with duck fat ice cream. Based on taste alone, you’d never guess…

For good dessert, a museum is probably the last place you’d think to go. After all, don’t they just provide food so that visitors, hungry from walking around, don’t have to leave, quickly pick up some fast food, and return to finish touring the exhibitions? That’s far from the attitude…

Have you always wished you could hack Food Network? Now’s your chance. The TV network has teamed up with Advertising Age to find the most innovative technological idea to help tailor Food Network’s content (including the Cooking Channel and its digital presence) to local audiences. They want to know: What…

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See also: – La Fonda Restaurant Resurfaces in New Tempe Location: Grand Opening Celebration This Weekend – Timo: Happy Hour Report Card Complimentary Wedding Cake at Los Sombreros The woman…

When you want unpretentious yet high-end modern American fare, supposedly the place to go in town is Beckett’s Table. Not only does the restaurant boast that great reputation, but it’s also well-known for one particular dessert: chocolate-dipped bacon s’mores. Countless people have told me to try this porkified sweet dish…

It’s nearing the end of Phoenix’s six-month summer season, and the beginning of fall brings with it the first round of food festivals. Whether you’re longing for a little more summer or welcoming the (relatively) cool autumn temperatures, we’ve got something for you to consume this weekend. See also: First-Ever…

If you have your ears (or, er, tongues) open in the Phoenix food scene, Binkley’s Restaurant needs no introduction. Chef and owner Kevin Binkley has been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef Southwest for several years in a row, and this year he was named as a finalist…

See also: Pie Social 2012: Call for Entries If you’re in the mood for dessert, it would seem there’s no better place to go than a restaurant with chocolate in the name. That logic brought us to The White Chocolate Grill, on the surface a generic upscale American restaurant with…

See also: 11 Favorite Barbecue Joints in Greater Phoenix See also: Top Ten Spots for Mac n’ Cheese in the Valley Barbecue isn’t exactly the first style of cuisine to turn to when you want an incredible dessert. After all, isn’t the point to eat so much juicy, succulent meat…

See also: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Flan “Sandwich” at Province In general, big-time culinary TV stars, mostly popularized by the Food Network, don’t have restaurants in Phoenix. Maybe we’re just too close to L.A. and Vegas, or for some reason Arizona draws quieter chefs less inclined to seek the spotlight…

This past Wednesday marked what would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday, and several restaurants in town (and many more throughout the country) served dinner in her honor inspired from the countless French recipes she brought to home cooks in America. The three-course prix fixe dinner at Petite Maison not…

Schools are starting back up again across the Valley, and in two weeks, ASU’s fall classes will begin. Downtown Tempe is soon to become a rushed blur of students as they move in, settle down, and get ready to hit the books. Until winter break brings some relief, study groups…

See also: Name Kitchen 56’s Giant-Ass $18 Burger (and Then Possibly Be Killed By It) Located in a former 1960s gas station and auto repair shop, Kitchen 56 appropriately serves a menu of comfort classics that matches the retro-turned-contemporary atmosphere. While the offerings are mostly American, featuring mac n’ cheese,…

Chances are that sometime this summer you’ll find yourself driving past Black Canyon City on the I-17, where a giant pie will beckon you away from the highway. That would be Rock Springs Café, an Arizona mainstay that’s been baking and selling pies for over three decades, using a recipe…

See also: Aiello’s Salumeria and Isa’s Pizza Corner the Moon Valley Market See also: Original Aiello’s May Relocate Closer to Downtown Central Avenue, although replete with restaurants of all varieties, lost an irreplaceable one early last month when Aiello’s East Coast Italian Dining closed its doors (and stopped serving addictive…

See also: Strawberry Shortcake at Durant’s There are quite a few places to grab a bite to eat near Camelback Road and Central Avenue, but none of them is as much an easygoing neighborhood gathering spot as Maizie’s Café & Bistro. Tucked at the base of Landmark Towers (right by…

For those looking to escape from Phoenix to Paris, Zinc Bistro is the perfect place to dine. The interior is complete with brass railings, ornate ivory ceiling tiles, a 25-foot zinc bar, and Magnum-sized wine bottles turned into wax-covered candleholders, bringing a touch of French charm to Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons…

Since opening last October, Timo Wine Bar has become known as a hip yet understated place to relax and enjoy an outstanding wine list along with fabulous wood-fired foods – and preferably a hot date. Along with Spanish-style tapas and farm fresh salads, the restaurant serves a wide variety of…