Chef Chrysa Robertson isn’t too thrilled about the many “testosterone tete-a tetes” going on around town — and by that she means the recent proliferation of dining events featuring lineups of local male chefs. Over the summer there was a “Steak Out,” “Veg Out,” “Pig Out” and a handful of…
Chef James Porter doesn’t want to say Petite Maison is closing, per se. But the truth is he and his wife Wendy have sold their five-year-old restaurant to new owners who will not be keeping the Petite Maison name or concept. “We are re-appropriating the space,” Porter says of the…
For the fifth year in a row, food producers (farmers, artisans, bakers, etc.) and food buyers (chefs, restaurant owners, etc.) gathered for a day of networking and education at Arizona Farmer+Chef Connection. The event, held at the Desert Botanical Garden, included speakers, panels, and a marketplace designed to bring together…
Since 2008 America’s Taco Shop has been a local favorite for carne asada and other Mexican specialties but the number of local outlets has recently decreased by one. The second location of America’s Taco Shop, found at 4447 North Seventh Avenue, closed last month. The original location at 2041 North…
Event season is in full swing as evidenced by the hundreds of people who came out to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix by stuffing themselves with food and drink at Dish It Out on Sunday. Sure, it’s a little ironic to raise money to fight child…
TEXAZ Grill Now through Sunday, October 19 In true Texas fashion, TEXAZ Grill is going big to celebrate the annual State Fair of Texas. That means that now through October 19 you can head to the Phoenix restaurant for dishes such as Fletcher’s Original State Fair Corny Dog ($6) and…
Stephen Eldridge Executive Chef Pink Pony 3831 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale www.pinkponyscottsdale.com /www.facebook.com/pinkponyscottsdale You can’t talk about dining in Old Town Scottsdale without mentioning the Pink Pony. After all, the steak house has been a part of the restaurant scene since for more than 60 years. You can imagine that…
Last month we released Best of Phoenix 2014, recognizing some of the best restaurants and bars in the Valley. Many of the most memorable things I ate and drank in September come from places included in the Food & Drink section of the issue though some dishes are from new…
Torrential rain and a four-block blackout made it difficult for the organizers of last weekend’s Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival to put on a flawless event this year, but the less-than ideal weather didn’t stop a sizable crowd from coming out. On the downside, flooding and power outages did keep…
A new organic soft serve shop has opened at 7215 E. 1st Street in Old Town Scottsdale, next door to Bootlegger Modern American Smokehouse. The spot serves soft serve, shakes, and sundaes as well as specialties such as the Vanutzel, a blend of vanilla soft serve, hazelnut Nutella, and chopped…
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…
If you never made the trek up to Citizen R+D, we’re sorry to report that ship has sailed. The speakeasy-style bar, which opened in 2011 and was located above Citizen Public House, has closed — that means no more crazy flaming cocktails or vodka turning to gin before your eyes…
Earlier this week — on Tuesday, September 30, to be exact — chef Mel Mecinas of Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North went to New York City to cook at the famed James Beard House. But just because you didn’t get to go to the six-course…
If you’ve been to California’s wine-making regions, then chances are you’ve heard the name Opus One. Chances are much slimmer, however, that you’ve actually been inside the landmark, white limestone winery. After all a tasting will set you back $45 for just the current vintage and if you actually want…
We’ve got some bad news for fans of Iguana Mack’s in Chandler — but good news for those who like their lunch with a side of community giving. A new restaurant called Social Box Neighborhood Eatery will be opening later this month at 1371 North Alma School Road in Chandler…
All Pumpkin Menu at Petite Maison Friday, October 3 though Sunday, October 5 Fall is officially here and that means an abundance of pumpkin flavored…everything. This weekend you can kick off your pumpkin binge eating with an All Pumpkin Menu at Petite Maison. The $45, four-course meal includes dishes such…
This Sunday, October 5 the first Dish It Out tasting event and cook-off will take place at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. The new culinary fest comes courtesy of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix and R Entertainment — who have also helped organize Devoured Phoenix — and…
It’s a sad day for ice cream loving Phoenicians. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Mary Coyle’s Ice Cream Parlor has closed its doors for good. In 2011 the restaurant and ice cream shop flirted with closure only to be a saved at the last minute by…
New Times’ annual Best of Phoenix A’Fare is just around the corner and there’s still time to get your ticket to the party. On Saturday, October 4 we’ll be celebrating the best that our city has to offer with food, drinks, and live entertainment. In keeping with this year’s theme,…
In July we told you that longstanding Scottsdale breakfast spot Orange Table would be closing its doors for a complete overhaul, that it would reopen as a new restaurant with a new owner. Though the new management promised to keep much of the menu and staff the same, we knew…
Thanks to all of you who entered our contest to win a free pair of tickets to the 15th annual Best of Phoenix A’Fare. And here’s some good news: We had so many entries, we decided to give away two sets of tickets instead of one! The party will be…
Beer fans now have a new taproom to explore in Old Town Scottsdale. As of last week, Scottsdale-based brewery Bad Water Brewing has its own taproom where beer drinkers can find all three of the brewery’s beers, as well as seven drafts and 10 bottled beers from other craft breweries…
