Cafe: Taberna Mexicana

It takes some serious huevos to open a restaurant specializing in Mexican food in the Valley. Every variation on this, the most delicious of ethnic cuisines, must be present already, right? Think again muchacho. This week’s Cafe column argues that there’s a new restaurant giving the Mexican food scene in…

Caramelpalooza: Win a Prime Spot in Line

EDITOR’S NOTE: WE WILL CLOSE THIS CONTEST ON FACEBOOK AT NOON, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, SO WE CAN NOTIFY THE WINNERS!If last year’s event was any indication, the line at Friday night’s Caramelpalooza might just stretch around the corner. A bit. Don’t you wish you could be guaranteed a spot near…

Melrose District Street Fair and First Friday Over the Weekend

First Friday March 2011 First Friday presented Phoenicians with many events to attend, including the showing of Mutant Piñatas at Bragg’s Pie Factory on Grand, and of course, First Friday art walk on Roosevelt Row. Bragg’s was packed with different piñatas made mostly of papier-mâché, but also included a human-hanging-from-the-ceiling-wrapped-in-various-materials…

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week. Pantry Raid: The Virgin Takes a No-Recipe Challenge Bomberos…

It’s Alive! How to Create a Mutant Pinata

It’s after 7 p.m. when Steve Weiss rolls up to The Lodge, a collective art space on Grand Avenue. He’s packing wine and his face is plastered with the kind of grin children wear when they think they’re going to get away with something naughty. Who’s to say you wouldn’t…

AZ Beer Week In Photos

Beer appreciation (some might say snobbery) takes a certain amount of dedication. Constant vigilance in trying out new brews, keeping up with trends and happenings, all this and more is more or less required of the avid beer enthusiasts. As such, Zach Fowle, Chow Bella contributor and (putting it mildly)…

This Week In Chow Bella

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week. AVION Silver Tequila “Too Good,” New Times Editorial Staff…

Brewed For Battle: Blind IPA Taste Test

At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present…