The late-night dining scene in Phoenix just got a little bit bigger — and even better than just offering a new dining option for night owls, this new spot has plans to throw late night (or early morning, depending on how you look at it) delivery into the mix. Welcome…
After a decade of good times and loud music The Tavern on Mill will close its doors for good. For ten years the bar was a staple of the downtown Tempe scene, with spacious patios, solid drink specials, and lots of high-definition TVs. On Sunday, July 6 The Tavern will…
For more than two decades Native Seeds/SEARCH has been working to protect the biodiversity of the Southwest by collection and preserving the native seeds of the region. The Tucson-based non-profit organization is one of the leading organizations working to promote bio-diversity and thereby strengthen local food systems. This fall the…
Matt Taylor Executive Chef Gertrude’s at the Desert Botanical Garden www.gertrudesrestaurant.net It’s been about four months since news broke that chef Matt Taylor would be taking over the kitchen at Gertrude’s at the Desert Botanical Garden and since the initial announcement, we haven’t head much from the chef or the…
Joyride Taco House and Postino Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24 This week marks the one-year anniversary of Joyride Taco House joining Postino WineCafé in downtown Gilbert. In celebration, Upward Projects is offering a week of deals that starts today and tomorrow with $20 for a board of bruschetta…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Earlier this year you may remember that Scottsdale’s Petite Maison restaurant hosted a three-part lunch series called Picnic on the Patio, during which guests were invited to share a family-style meal with chef James Porter. The events, which ran through the spring, were such a hit that Porter has decided…
Hey, have you been paying attention out there? Because if so, then you might have noticed that in the period of less than a week we’re written about how the Valley is a great place for local food lovers and also a horrible place for eating locally. Wait, what? Yeah,…
North Scottsdale is about to add a new upscale neighborhood tavern to its list of dining and drinking options — one that’s already had success in the Central Phoenix, Arcadia, and Fillmore neighborhoods. Next week a new location of The Vig, the bar and restaurant with four other locations in…
Congrats, Tempe. You’re about to get Fox-ified. James Beard Award-nominated restaurant owner Sam Fox has plans for a pretty big project in the college neighborhood. The restauranteur will be bringing a third location of Culinary Dropout to the southeast corner of Farmer Avenue and First Street in Tempe. And that’s…
The Chef: Kevin Binkley The Restaurant: Bink’s Midtown The Animal: Veal The Dish: Sweetbreads Nuggets What’s not to love about sweetbreads? They’re creamy, rich and have such an innocent sounding name! And when they’re done as well as they are at Bink’s Midtown, you’d never know they’re actually one of…
“Sweet Julia” Series Debut Saturday, June 21 Catch Phoenix’s own confection queen Julia Baker in the debut of the six-episode series Sweet Julia this Saturday on The Cooking Channel. (Check your local listings for times.) The series will cover everything from desserts — of course — to how to incorporate…
Every year Food Network star and Valley chef Beau MacMillian hosts the summer series, Lunch & Learn, at the picturesque Sanctuary Resort in Paradise Valley. In years past its either been a who’s-who of the city’s top chefs or an up-close introduction to some of television’s most recognizable chefs. This…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Vegan diners with a desire for healthy eats on the go have a new spot to check out in Mesa. The Oatmeal Cafe opened last month on the southeast corner of Dobson and Guadalupe roads and is serving an entirely vegan menu of breakfast items and light snacks. The cafe…
There already are nearly a half-dozen places vying for your fast-casual, create-your-own pizza dollars in town, and next month, one more will enter the Phoenix market. The latest addition is MOD Pizza, a Seattle-based company that operates 16 locations in Washington, Oregon and California. MOD Pizza claims to be “the…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
It will be a sort of Noca family reunion when chef Chris Curtiss returns to the Biltmore restaurant’s kitchen next week. As many Valley diners will remember, Curtiss opened the restaurant as executive chef back in 2008. And it was Curtiss who was at the helm when the restaurant earned…
Jennifer Russo-Fitzgerald Owner The Market by Jennifer’s www.themarketbyjennifers.com It’s been about five months since The Market by Jennifer’s opened its doors on the west-side of the Gaslight Square shopping center in Arcadia. And if you haven’t been into the restaurant since its first few weeks, you might be surprised by…
Congratulations, Scottsdale. According to Livability.com — a website that “explores what makes small to mid-sized cities great places to live, work and visit” — you’re one of the best cities in the country for foodies. Skeptical? Consider the semi-scientific approach taken to compile the third annual list. Livability editors looked…
James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross has been serving top-quality French fare to the Biltmore neighborhood of years. At Christopher’s and Crush Lounge you can always count on Gross’ menu that blend classic French cuisine with modern, American dining tastes. And as of this week he’s added another way for…
When you shop at the farmers market or grocery store, it’s easy to take for granted the many hours of work that go into a single loaf of bread. Or at least, it is until you have the chance to insert yourself directly into the middle of the process. On…
