We’re going behind the scenes and getting up close and personal with some of the Valley’s favorite chefs, learning what it takes to make one of their best-known dishes. Welcome to The Trail. It’s finally December and temperatures have finally started to dip. At Crudo that means it’s just about…
Arizona Bacon Fest Saturday, November 29 What’s even better than bacon? Unlimited amounts of bacon. And that’s what you’ll find this weekend at the Arizona Bacon Festival at Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse. This is a strictly non-vegetarian event where more than two dozen local restaurants will offer bacon enthusiasts…
We’ve got two questions for you: 1. Are you a fan of spiky-haired chef Guy Fieri? 2. Do you have $300 to spare? If you answered yes to both then you’re in luck and your wildest Food Network dreams are about to come true. Next month Fieri will come to…
Saturday Mornings at Singh Farms It’s impossible to overstate how wonderful it is to spend a Saturday morning at Singh Farms in Scottsdale. Located on Thomas Road just east of Loop 101, this farm practically hides in plain sight. Venture inside a desert oasis full of fresh produce, eggs, and…
In the blink of an eye — ok, more like two weeks — the little house that was once Petite Maison has been transformed into a sleek, vibrant new restaurant. Called The Upton, the new dining destination features the talents of former Petite Maison sous chef Chris Schlattman, who’s teamed…
Chicago-based frozen dessert chain iCream Cafe opened their newest location on Saturday, November 22 at Mesa’s Riverview Shopping Center. Unlike your typical ice cream shop, this eatery specializes in using liquid nitrogen to flash freeze frozen desserts created by the customers — and the offerings go beyond just ice cream;…
We’re about to launch head first into the holiday season, which means lots of hours-long family dinners and events where we all stuff ourselves silly with food and drink. In keeping with that theme, we’d like you to know that the fifth annual Mac & Cheese Throwdown, hosted by Girl…
Amy Bouzaglo Chef, owner Amy’s Baking Company 7366 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale amys-baking-company.myshopify.com In the back corner of an unremarkable Scottsdale strip mall there’s a quaint and extremely tidy restaurant owned by a married couple. The wife, a blonde who considers herself an Arizona native, runs the back of the…
Sip Coffee & Beer House Today Though there’s no shortage of great restaurants and shopping destinations in Old Town Scottsdale, the area was really lacking a cozy, chill hang out spot until Sip Coffee & Beer House opened its doors earlier this year. The new-ish coffee shop and bar offers…
In recent years, farmers markets seem to be popping up all over the Valley, with nearly every community and neighborhood banding together to organize a weekly event. That was the case in Tempe earlier this year when Tempe Community Action Agency, a nonprofit organization, announced plans to launch a year-round…
Heading home for the holidays? Yeah, us too and that means a trip to the airport. We had our share of delays and cancellations due to last winter’s horrific weather back East and this year’s winter travel season is not looking much better so far. The good news is that…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
Crudo On Thanksgiving Eve, chef Cullen Campbell and the Crudo crew will host the second annual Put a Bird on It Party. In keeping with the avarian theme, the bar will serve drinks such as the Duck Duck Moose, made with Ayelsbury Duck Vodka, Hum Botanical Liqueur, lemon, and maple…
What’s that? You thought the pie craze was over after Pie Social last weekend? Well, you’re wrong because we’ve still got a few more places to suggest if you haven’t already ordered your Thanksgiving pie. And by the way, if you’re not cooking or even dining at home this Thanksgiving…
Chances are strong that if you like in Phoenix, you’ve eaten chef Chris Bianco’s food. As a James Beard award-winning chef and one of the country’s best known pizzaiolos, he’s arguably the biggest name in the Valley culinary scene. His small collection of restaurants showcases the talents of not only…
NovemBEER Festival Saturday, November 22 Did you get your tickets yet? If not, don’t worry. There’s still time because we know you want to be there this Saturday for New Times’ first NovemBEER Festival. The brew-centric fest will go down at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix from noon to…
If you haven’t been over to BLD in Chandler lately, we’ve got a good reason to check out the breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot. BLD recently debuted an expanded dinner menu with entree options such as Squash Spaghetti with squash and zucchini “noodles,” peas, oven roasted, tomatoes, goat cheese, and…
On Thursday James Beard Award nominated chef Kevin Binkley is teaming up with the Beer for Brains Foundation and Four Peaks Brewery for the Beer for Brains Benefit Dinner. The four-course beer paired dinner costs $85 and will raise money for brain cancer awareness through the Arizona-based non-profit organization. The…
If you’re a fan of artisan micro-bakery Noble Bread, then you’ll be happy to hear the duo behind it — baker Jason Raducha and chef-partner Claudio Uricuoli — have plans to open a lunch restaurant in Central Phoenix later this year. Called Noble Eatery, the new dining spot will be…
Local restauranteur German Osio, the man behind such spots as Local Bistro and SumoMaya, has plans to expand his collection of dining spots by one later this year. In December, Osio and the Osio Culinary Group team plan to open a fourth restaurant called Kale & Clover: Mindful Kitchen at…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that…
Heads up, Tempe! You’ve got a new dining destination that also will serve its own house-brewed beers — eventually. For now, the new Blasted Barley Beer Co. pours 30 craft beer varieties and a menu of elevated bar fare courtesy of executive chef Jason Shaw. The restaurant and brewery has…
