Spices aren’t just a way to add flavor to your food; these spice-related accessories are a feast for the eyes as well. It’s not always easy to add a dash of personality to a kitchen, so we’ve found something for everyone’s style, from vintage and repurposed finds to the colorful…
Arizona will have to go without Khmer cuisine for a month. Sekong by Night, the only Cambodian restaurant in the state, has closed for April. Chef Lakhana In, who opened the restaurant just over a year ago with her son, Yutheana In, is traveling back to the mother country for…
Our first Easter Brunch Roundup was posted with plenty of time for those of you who enjoy (or can at least manage) scheduling everything with time to spare. For the rest of you, who like the pressure of waiting up until the last second, now’s your time. There’s less than…
Last week, Laura Hahnefeld highlighted three restaurants in “How the Valley’s Legendary Restaurants Keep Up With the Times,” which covers everything from Phoenix’s culinary history to what it takes to keep a restaurant in business for over half a century. One small mention and tantalizing photo deserved a little closer…
This January, we polled our readers (twice) to figure out what Arizona’s official state food should be. The Sonoran hot dog scored 54 percent of the vote, beating prickly pear by more than 20 percent. Now, Arizona is being recognized on a national scale for not just one, but two…
Phoenix might be pretty far from “the pond” (the Atlantic Ocean), but we can still get down on some UK-style fish n’ chips. Being landlocked, we probably appreciate good seafood even more because it can be tough to find. We’ll never leave you high and dry craving fried fish, so…
Here in the Southwest, chances are pretty good that everyone’s had their fair share of Mexican food. But as much as we all love to eat the stuff, how much do we really know about the flavors that we’re so helplessly addicted to? Unless you grew up with a Mexican…
Spring has sprung, and Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market is celebrating throughout the month of April with a bushel full of classes hosted by Terri Nacke of La Bella Terre. The Market’s founder Dee Logan says, “It is so important to educate our community about the wide expanse of local…
Every now and then, a special breed of fast casual spots really wows us with their menus. And if that includes dessert, we definitely want to know about it.
Trying to follow spices in an Indian kitchen can get complicated real fast, and it gets even more difficult when breaking apart the vast regional differences. We’re breaking it down at The Dhaba with Punjabi flavors from North India.
Whether or not you celebrate Easter, it’s definitely one of the best Sundays of the year to indulge in a lavish brunch. The holiday falls on April 8 this year, and while you might be thinking that gives you plenty of time to make plans, it’s never too early to…
While FEZ isn’t exactly fine dining, the restaurant is a popular hangout that serves a noteworthy selection of cocktails along with some pretty tasty food. (Try the Key Lime Pie Martini, which just landed on our list of six favorite specialty cocktails.) We recently stopped by for dinner and decided…
Skip the evening crowd and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the afternoon at Old Town Whiskey, located in Scottsdale’s The Saguaro hotel. This Saturday from 2 to 4 pm, learn all about Irish whiskey from the Whiskey Professor, including how to make Old Town Whiskey’s signature Irish cocktail — The…
The Phoenix Film Festival begins at the end of this month, bringing with it one of our favorite combos: film and food. This year the pairing gets even sweeter with a chance to win a pair of VIP passes along with dinner for ten at Chipotle. To further support the…
In support of the national observance of Meatout 2012 (http://www.meatout.org), Green New American Vegetarian is hosting its 3rd Annual Carnivore Caravan on Saturday, March 17.
When challenged to use Savannah Smiles, I created a tiramisu-style dessert, aptly named Savannah Smiles When Plied with Rum. After all, liquor makes everything tastier.
Last Friday night, Smeeks hosted Chow Bella’s 3rd Annual Caramelpalooza, and phew, that was a TON of caramel. As author of the blog’s Dessert First series, I was asked to be one of five judges. Thanks to all of the ice cream/candy/cookie/popcorn/paleta makers for bringing their creativity to the table…
If you’re in the Carefree area, boy, do we have good news for you. Café Bink, the “little sister to Binkley’s Restaurant,” is now serving Happy Hour from 3 – 5 p.m. every Monday through Friday.
Although it has limitless possibilities, cardamom really shines as the star ingredient in baked goods with a hint of almonds, pistachios, or walnuts to round out the flavor.
When I saw that Amuse Bouche listed Clafoutis on its online menu, I knew I had to drive across town just to check it out. After all, Chefs and Owners Kierstin and Snir Mor both attended the esteemed École Grégoire-Ferrandi in Paris.
Deep Eddy’s Vodka, an Austin distillery, will make its Arizona debut from 2-5pm on Friday, March 2nd at TEXAZ Grill to commend the Lone Star State.
If you’re looking for a way to spice up your life, you can’t go wrong at Baiz Market, a Middle Eastern grocery with its own restaurant, Al Hana.
