Pork Heart: Phnom Penh Noodle Soup from Sekong By Night

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

WorldFEST Heavy on the Pour, Weak on the Global Cusine

The Phoenix Sister Cities sponsored the 6th annual WorldFEST this weekend, and promised a celebration of cultures from around the globe, or at least from Phoenix’s nine sister cities. Unfortunately, if you weren’t a small child or a beer lover, it’s likely the festival offered very little for you to…

Molotes: Chorizo Fritters from Tacos Atoyac

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Molotes from Tacos Atoyac. ¿Como se dice?:…

Capirotada: Mexican Bread Pudding for Lent

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Valley. This week: Capirotada, or Mexican bread pudding. ¿Como se…

Crispy Pig Tails: Pork Tail Meat from Big Earl’s BBQ

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Homemade Corn Tortillas: Los Reyes de la Torta

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Homemade Corn Tortillas prepared daily by Los…

Fried Chicken Livers: Durant’s Steakhouse

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Canteen Modern Tequila Bar: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Canteen Modern Tequila Bar, 640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-773-7135 http://www.canteentequilabar.com The Hours: Chase some tacos with tequila during “Halfy Hour” between 4 and 6:30 pm every day of the week. The Details: The aptly named Halfy Hour includes half-priced house margaritas, beer, and well drinks, and half…

Tortas El Rey’s Regal Offering

This week: The monstrous King of Tortas, served up by Tortas El Rey. ¿Como se dice?: Man vs. Food’s Adam Richman and our own Zach Fowle’s Feasts of Fury demonstrate that here in the Valley, the more cartoonish the food, the more willing people are to subject themselves to some good old-fashioned American overindulgence. Arizonans…

Thymus Glands: Fried Sweetbreads from Big Earl’s BBQ

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Raspados: Shaved Ice from Oasis Raspados

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Raspados, or shaved ice, served up by Oasis…

Annatto Powder, Achiote Paste, and Neon Red Pollo Supremo

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Annatto Powder, which creates the bright red…

Chicken Hearts: Hearts-on-a-Stick from The Brazilian Bull

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Finger Lickin’ Sneak Peek at Big Earl’s BBQ

Last week we brought you a sneak peek at the new eats on the menu at Big Earl’s BBQ, Old Town Scottsdale’s newest joint for ribs and ‘que.  Meat explosion! Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, hot links, they’ve got enough on the menu to satisfy all your carnivorous instincts. Plus enough deep…

Cold Jellyfish Salad: Lao Ching Hing

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Enchiladas, Enmoladas, Enfrijoladas, and Entomatadas

​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: We’re whipping up a batch of enchiladas…

Salmon Skin Roll: Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Sonoran Dogs: Nogales Hot Dogs Food Truck

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Sonoran Hot Dogs, food truck eats served…

Hog Maws: Spicy Pork Stomach from Lao Ching Hing

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…

Ibarra: Mexican Hot Chocolate

Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let’s face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. This week: Ibarra, a type of chocolate essential for…

Ikura Nigiri: Fish Eggs from Kanpai Sushi

Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there’s more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all those taboo edibles that don’t make the cut at your local grocer. Just Offal is here to explore these…