If we had to pick a favorite Fox Restaurant Concept, it might very well be Zinburger that takes the prize. The five-restaurant chain hits the nail on the head with reliably friendly service and a menu of modern burger creations always made with certified Angus Beef — or better. So…
I’ve been eating it my whole life. I know the truth. Filipino food isn’t sexy. There’s little glamor in a reddish-brown stew of bitter vegetables in garlicky shrimp paste sauce or a whole fried fish that stares at you unblinkingly as you separate bits of meat from its skeleton. This…
Even the drive up to J&G Steakhouse, located at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, feels luxurious. A winding road leads you up and up until you reach the driveway of the resort, perched at the base of Camelback Mountain, when you can leave your car and enter one of the…
This Sunday Arizona PBS will bring a handful of food and drink experts from across the country to Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia for a day of education, food, and drink at the second annual Eight’s Great GrillFest. This year’s special guests include Anthony Dias Blue, James Beard Foundation award-winning…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the fifth annual Pie Social from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 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…
Sushi Roku Monday, October 27 through Thursday, October 30 This week Sushi Roku in Scottsdale will be celebrating six years in business with a variety of dinner-only specials including half off your entire meal. The celebration will also include a two-course tasting menu with one dish from the sushi bar…
The story of this simple but memorable dessert starts in 2004, when Dempsey was just starting her five-year stint as pastry chef for Cowboy Ciao.
Known as “The Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs,” Auguste Escoffier is a legend in the culinary world. He is the father of modern French cuisine whose contributions to the world of gastronomy include establishing the brigade kitchen system, codifying the recipes for the five mother sauces, and…
Considering that you can already buy Sriracha Pringles and Lay’s and even green Midori Sriracha, we guess we shouldn’t be that surprised to hear that some of our local food producers are also turning to the famous hot sauce for inspiration. After all, we’ve already written about how you can…
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…
Phoenix Food Day Friday, October 24 Tomorrow you can head to Ceasar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix to help celebrate healthy, sustainable, and affordable food at Phoenix Food Day. The free event will bring 50 exhibitors representing restaurants and local food groups to offer attendees food samples, nutrition information, gardening…
Chandler-ites looking for a breakfast and lunch destination can add a new restaurant and juice bar to their list of options. GRAZ Kitchen Fresh, located at 1005 S. Arizona Avenue in the San Tan Gateway Center, opened earlier this month and is serving a menu of salads, sandwiches, and juices…
On Wednesday, October 29, Pink Pony in Scottsdale will be teaming up with two local businesses for an evening of wine, cheese, and charcuterie. The event will feature a selection of artisan cheeses supplied by Lara Mulchay of Hot Dish Inc. and wines from winemaker Sam Pillsbury of Pillsbury Wine…
This week Tempe will welcome a new dining spot to the neighborhood when Revo Pizzabar opens below the Tempe Transit Center at 200 E. Fifth Street. Revo will be a one-stop-shop for students, commuters, passersby and night owls, serving coffee and pastries from locally sourced businesses during the morning and…
Earlier this summer, Tempe said goodbye to long-standing Mexican restaurant Mucho Gusto to make room for a new concept from well-known local chef Kelly Fletcher. After closing down for a month of renovations, the restaurant re-opened as The Revival, a neighborhood spot with an eclectic menu of internationally inspired fare…
Forks up, Phoenix! Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row present the fifth annual Pie Social from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 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…
Following the legalization of gay marriage in Arizona last week, the Wrigley Mansion is teaming up with handful of local vendors to give away a dream wedding to one lucky same-sex couple. On Monday, October 27 couples are invited to an open audition for the “I Do With A View,…
Fred Harvey Biographer Stephen Fried Returns to Phoenix This Week For Two Events
Tom Harvey Executive Chef Cuff 5819 W Glendale Drive, Glendale www.cuffdowntown.com It might surprise you to hear that Tom Harvey, a former executive chef at Eddie V’s in Scottsdale, chose to leave his comfortable, cushy corporate gig to help open an independent restaurant in downtown Glendale. But Harvey and business…
For more than 20 years, Martha Stewart has been selecting a few American companies each year to showcase at the annual American Made Awards. Held in New York City, the event spotlights American artisans and makers in various categories. This year, Phoenix-based Hayden Flour Mills is one of a small…
Heads up, Arcadia, there’s a new bar in the neighborhood and it comes courtesy of an experienced crew from some of CenPho’s favorite drinking holes. As of Wednesday, October 15, the Pig’s Meow, a beer and wine bar owned by Greg Malkin of The Whining Pig, is open for business…
Miracle Mile Deli Tuesday, October 21 This Tuesday the Phoenix institution, Miracle Mile Deli, will launch its new breakfast menu. The restaurant’s breakfast service will feature made-to-order dishes such as Challah French Toast, Latkes Benedict, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, and Pastrami Hash. Other classic breakfast options will include Lox, Onions, and…
