In 2014, downtown diners got to know chef Chris McKinley as the up-and-coming talent behind the short-lived restaurant The Local. During its six-month run, the restaurant earned a reputation for serving fun but elevated fare unlike anything else in the area — McKinley created dishes including bone marrow with lamb bacon,…
Later this month, Scottsdale residents will get a new destination for European cuisine when Sonata’s Restaurant opens at 10050 North Scottsdale Road, south of the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard. The restaurant will serve dishes from Lithuanian, German, Polish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, French, Irish, and other European cuisines. The restaurant…
Scottsdale is already getting a good dose of Japanese cuisine thanks to chef Josh Hebert’s Hot Noodles Cold Sake. But the small ramen shop isn’t the only Asian restaurant planned for the commercial area near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and the Loop 101. Later this month, Zen Culinary will also…
Remember when we told you a second location of Flagstaff’s SoSoBa ramen shop would be opening in downtown Phoenix? No? Well, that’s probably because that was almost a year ago and, at the time, the restaurant was expected to open in December 2015. The good news is the wait is…
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say pizza has risen above the status of any and all other foods — enough so the dish could even be considered a separate food group in its own right. There are those who could expound on the intricacies of traditional Neapolitan style pies…
It’s been more than six months since we told you Bobby Q’s, the longstanding northwest Phoenix spot for smoked meats and fresh donuts, would be expanding with a second location in Mesa. Well, east Valley residents, the wait is over. Yesterday, Monday, October 4, Bobby Q’s opened the doors to…
For eight seasons, Gilmore Girls fans have watched Lorelai and Rory down countless cups of coffee at Luke’s Diner. And tomorrow, they’ll have the opportunity to do so themselves. As a part of the lead-up to the release of the show’s highly anticipated eighth season on Netflix later this fall,…
Got a green thumb and an interest in helping educate others about organic and sustainable gardening? Well, if you answered “yes,” then we might have the perfect job opportunity for you. Last week The Farm at South Mountain launched the Finding Our Farmer Search in an effort to find a…
This week we reviewed The Brickyard in Chandler, a new-ish spot with an above-average menu of New American cuisine and some of the best cocktails in the southeast Valley. But that’s just the latest local spot we’ve scoped out for your dining convenience. Here are 10 of our favorite restaurant…
It’s been about a month since we told you World of Beer’s franchise in Tempe had shuttered, though at the time, the bar was still open and serving beer at its location on Mill Avenue. Now, we know what the future plans for the space will be. According to a…
Heads up, coffee lovers, you’re going to be seeing a lot more of Press Coffee around town. In the coming weeks the local coffee roaster will open a new store in Chandler and has plans to add at least two additional stores in spring 2017. The first new coffee shop…
From now until we publish the 2016 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times is naming 100 Tastemakers — members of our local culinary community who help shape the way we eat, drink, and think about food in Phoenix. Some you’ll know, and for others, it’ll be a first introduction,…
Get excited, folks. Best of Phoenix has arrived, and this year we’re busting out the tequila and tacos to celebrate our theme, Bordertown. As you know, the Mexican border is just a few hours south, and this year, we’re exploring how our proximity to Mexico makes the Valley such a…
From now until we publish the 2016 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times is naming 100 Tastemakers — members of our local culinary community who help shape the way we eat, drink, and think about food in Phoenix. Some you’ll know, and for others, it’ll be a first introduction,…
From now until we publish the 2016 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times is naming 100 Tastemakers — members of our local culinary community who help shape the way we eat, drink, and think about food in Phoenix. Some you’ll know, and for others, it’ll be a first introduction,…
Phoenix, you’d better start dieting now, because you’re going to need one hell of a cheat day when you visit the 2016 Arizona State Fair. From deep-fried candy and butter to caffeinated creations that will give you enough energy to play every game on the midway, the food at this…
Okay, Phoenix, it’s on. You bring your stretchiest pie-eating pants and we’ll take care of everything else. That’s right, it’s already time to start picking out your recipes for Pie Social 2016. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 19 at Bioscience High School, located at 512 East Pierce…
From now until we publish the 2016 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times is naming 100 Tastemakers — members of our local culinary community who help shape the way we eat, drink, and think about food in Phoenix. Some you’ll know, and for others, it’ll be a first introduction,…
Earlier this summer, we told you Pedal Haus Brewery in Tempe was closing its doors for expansive renovations. Well, the Mill Avenue drinking destination is almost ready to unveil a new look and new menu, and yesterday, we got a sneak peek at what you can expect. Just about every…
From now until we publish the 2016 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times is naming 100 Tastemakers — members of our local culinary community who help shape the way we eat, drink, and think about food in Phoenix. Some you’ll know, and for others, it’ll be a first introduction,…
From now until we publish the 2016 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times is naming 100 Tastemakers — members of our local culinary community who help shape the way we eat, drink, and think about food in Phoenix. Some you’ll know, and for others, it’ll be a first introduction,…
From now until we publish the 2016 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times is naming 100 Tastemakers — members of our local culinary community who help shape the way we eat, drink, and think about food in Phoenix. Some you’ll know, and for others, it’ll be a first introduction,…
