Okay, we know. This picture may not be the world’s most appetizing food porn shot we could use to convince you to buy a guinea hen. But after about an hour and a half of roasting these locally-raised hens, it’ll be easy to see why you picked one up. One…
The Spot: North 4925 North 40th Street 602-324-5600 www.foxrc.com/restaurants/north-italian-farmhouse/…
Who would’ve thought that a moonshine and barbecue dinner could go highbrow? Well, leave it to Old Town Scottsdale’s iteration of Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse to make it so. The Moonshine Madness dinner features a five-course (plus dessert) menu, each with its own moonshine cocktail to pair with it. Some…
The Spot: Isabel’s Amor 1490 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-658-0742 www.isabelsamor.com…
If you’re looking to siphon the last bit of Christmas flavors into 2013, glögg oatmeal from Iss’ Magic Mixes is an ideal fast breakfast option for you. Made and sold locally by Melissa “Iss” Seil-Webb from her own recipe, this spiced oatmeal contains more than just oats. After her father…
Next year is rapidly approaching, and the movie future is looking bright for film buffs, movie geeks, and indie flick lovers alike. Although some announcements, like Batfleck and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, may cast doubt in the minds of some (including us), the return of directors like Wes Anderson…
Phoenix folk have been buzzin’ since hearing former Lux baker Lindsay Magee would be opening her own little sandwich shop featuring her fresh-baked bread. We’ve even spotted some people peeking in the windows of the shop-in-progress off McDowell Road just west of 16th Street trying to catch any glimpse of…
Although egg nog cocktails used to be somewhat of a seasonal staple in most bars around this time of year, craft cocktailing has seemed to make this tradition almost disappear entirely. The classification of egg nog cocktail just relies on booze plus nog, although the liquors paired with nog most…
The Spot: Central Bistro 3160 East Camelback Road, Phoenix 480-646-8560 www.centralbistroaz.com…
Just when you thought eggplant was off the market for the winter, Maya’s Farm shows up to the market with beautiful rosa bianca eggplants. This Italian heirloom varietal can be distinguished from typical eggplant with its beautiful light purple-pinkish striping. They are also generally smaller than store-bought eggplant with a…
The Spot: Clever Koi 4236 North Central Avenue, Phoenix 602-222-3474 www.thecleverkoi.com…
The bartenders at Virtu Honest Craft in Scottsdale and Cork in Chandler are mixing up cocktails to accompany your New Year’s Eve imbibing. While Kailee Gielgens, Virtu’s new head mixologist, takes a more culinary and experimental approach to the her cocktails, Jon Doholis goes for simple pairings that you can…
If you’re looking to take a trip up to Sedona, we’d suggest waiting until February so you can attend the Sedona International Film Festival. The nine-day event features documentaries, animation, foreign films, and even some indie flicks with big-name actors. Although the full list of films and workshops for the…
If you drop into Pane Bianco around this time of year, chances are you’ve seen Maya’s watermelon radishes on the menu for the market salad. Not only are these radishes a colorful addition to any salad, they’re also a great way to introduce someone to the world of radish eating…
So you want to be a mixologist, huh? Well, Jade Bar’s bartenders are all pitching in to teach weekend classes for the resort’s Mixology 101 series. Each week is separated by spirit with a different instructor showing you what you need to know to get started as a home mixologist…
The Spot: EVO 4175 North Goldwater Boulevard, Scottsdale 480-265-9814 www.evoscottsdale.com…
In case you didn’t get enough of David Tennant in the hour-and-a-half 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who (we know we didn’t), you can watch him conquer the role of King Richard II at FilmBar. Fans of the long-running British sci-fi series know Tennant as the lovable and quirky tenth…
Though best known for their spiny rind, burr gherkins, a West African cucumber-like veggie, have been a gardener’s secret for a number of reasons. Probably the most obvious reason: Burr gherkins grow like crazy. Even in less-than-hospitable environments (like, say, a desert), growers are impressed and a little overwhelmed by…
In the wake of Black Friday madness and family dinner drama, we could all use a strong drink. You can easily up the merry ante with some truly craft concoctions courtesy of the city’s best bars and bartenders. While the mixology craze is saturating the scene in other places, it’s…
The Spot: Barrio Cafe 2814 North 16th Street 602-636-0240 www.barriocafe.com…
History buffs and Southwest aficionados take note. Denver-based director Ethan Knightchilde’s documentary Ghosts of the West is playing at FilmBarfor a special one-night-only event hosted by local historian Marshall Shore. Ten years in the making, his haunting look at ghost towns has been wildly popular, selling out its screenings in…
It seems like anything and everything comes pickled these days, but sometimes it’s nice to stick to the basics and enjoy some good old-fashioned dill pickles. Lille Mae’s pickled veggies offer everything from cured garlic to pickled beets and dilly beans (which are great for a bloody mary garnish), but…
