What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we’ve been making lists — and checking them twice — and we’ve got some suggestions for the nice people on your list. Today, Chow Bella’s Gift Guide for the cocktail lover. Craft cocktailing has become as much a…
The Spot: The Gladly 2201 East Camelback Road 602-759-8132 www.thegladly.com…
The fourth annual Phoenix Tequila Festival at U.S. Airways Center brought shots upon shots of reposados, anejos and blancos to the Valley this past weekend for all of the tasting we could handle. In our circles at least, tequila has a bad reputation for mindless shots chased with lime and…
We’ve given you the brine for your turkey and a new root vegetable to incorporate into your typical Thanksgiving side dishes, but, after hours of cooking and cleaning and putting up with all of the unique character types that comprise any family gathering, you’re likely to need a good glass…
In case your Whovian senses haven’t been at a full buzz the past few weeks, with all of the trailers, episode stills, and mini-episodes being released in anticipation for the 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who, make sure you catch one of the screenings of this monumentous nerdtacular occasion in…
Sometimes it’s nice to get out of town, even if only for a day. Tucson, our progressive little sister city to the south, is known for quality thrift stores, thriving local businesses and a healthy dose of historic Old West nostalgia. Amidst all of that, you can find Pasco Kitchen…
If you’re looking for a hearty, stick-to-the-ribs hangover cure, look no further than a nice, hot plate of poutine. The Canadian classic post-bar snack hasn’t quite taken roots in the Valley yet, but a few local spots like Petite Maison and Rose & Crown offer the dish for the culinarily…
What? Not done with your holiday shopping? Yeah, neither are we. But we’ve been making lists — and checking them twice — and we’ve got some suggestions for the nice people on your list. Today, Chow Bella’s Gift Guide for the world traveler. We all have that friend who jumps…
Happy root vegetable season, everyone! That’s right, the root veggies are back at local farmers markets in a big way, just in time for you to begin experimenting with different recipes for your Thanksgiving dinner. Although parsley root doesn’t typically get the spotlight in the root veggie world, the white…
Get ready for a match made in Phoenix imbibing heaven when Arizona Distilling Company pairs with the folks at Crudo for a one-of-a-kind cocktail dinner. The local whiskey maker, reportedly the only one to legally produce spirits in Arizona since Prohibition, has quickly made a name in local watering holes…
Brining your T-day turkeys is, like, so in right now. It seems not too long ago that deep-frying was all the rage in turkey cookin’, but tides change. Lucky for us, local chef Jennifer Jackson has created an easy way for Phoenicians to stay en vogue with their Thanksgiving dinners…
You walk up to the front desk in The Biltmore’s lobby and say something cryptic like “I’m looking for John Galt” or “I have the missing eye to the blind tiger.” The concierge tells you to take the elevator to the second floor, take a left, then a right and…
Phoenix’s only LGBT-focused film festival, Desperado, is coming back to the Paradise Valley Community College in January 2014. Although the film schedule has yet to be announced for the upcoming incarnation, last year featured a mix of locally and nationally made independent films with an eye toward queer issues. Tickets…
The Spot: The Mix Up at Royal Palms 5200 East Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-840-3610 www.royalpalmshotel.com…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the fourth annual Pie Social from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 16, at the “What Should Go Here” Pop Up Park at Second and Roosevelt streets. We’ve got an all-star lineup of bakers making pies for you to taste, and…
We’ve heard all those sniffles and sneezes since the weather mellowed out and the indigenous and not so indigenous flora began blooming again. We’ve seen those itchy, red eyes and we’re here to offer some healthy, natural relief courtesy of Health Foodie’s honeycomb. Raw and local honey is known to…
Although Alexa “Pixie” Bowler began her career in culinary school, she found a love for mixology when she realized that it combines the creativity of the kitchen with the guest interaction of the front of the house. She’s a “cook by trade” but brings her love of balance, flavor and…
From time to time, Chow Bella’s contributors challenge one another to a showdown: Make the best dish you can, using one common ingredient. This time (naturally), it was pumpkin. For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing the results, and at the end, we’ll let you know who won. Today:…
The Spot: Welcome Diner 924 E. Roosevelt St. 602-495-1111 www.marthaandmary.net/welcomediner…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the fourth annual Pie Social Saturday, November 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the “What Should Go Here” Pop Up Park at Second and Roosevelt streets. We’ve got an all-star lineup of bakers making pies for you to taste, and…
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a nice hot cup of tea on a chilly autumn night, and the local tea connoisseurs at Olive Leaf Tea Company do it the right way. The fair trade and organic tea blends feature as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, starting with the…
Courtesy of Rumchata.”Oh my god. Have you tried Rumchata yet?”If you’re like us, you’ve noticed a new cordial donning bartops all over town in the past month. You’ve also had several friends say something to the effect of, “Oh my god. Have you tried Rumchata yet?” Chances are if you…
