It’s taken a few months longer than originally estimated, but today the wait is over for German Osio’s Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant, SumoMaya. The highly-anticipated new dining spot is located in the Marketplace at Lincoln & Scottsdale. The restaurant will highlight the talents of Top Chef Masters contestant Herb Wilson, who…
Whether you’re a California roll fan or a diehard sushi diner, this city offers plenty of options for your raw fish fix. Just because we live in the middle of the desert doesn’t mean we have to suffer mediocre maki rolls loaded up with cream cheese and imitation crab. Our…
Summer Kids Cooking Classes Today through Friday, June 20 Give your little one a head start on his or her culinary career with Sierra Bonita Grill’s kids summer cooking classes. The week-long courses are offered for breakfast, dinner or dessert items and run throughout the summer. During the dessert classes,…
When it comes to Japanese cuisine in Phoenix, there’s nothing that comes close to the level of chef Shinji Kurita’s James Beard Award-nominated restaurant, ShinBay. Like many restaurants in this town, it’s located in a strip mall. But unlike other restaurants, that doesn’t stop ShinBay from maintaining an air of…
For the last six years, Cork has held out as one of the only fine dining establishments in Chandler. But next month, the restaurant’s run will come to an end. On July 1, when the restaurant usually closes for its summer hiatus, Cork will close its doors for good. The…
It’s been a few months since we told you that Hayden Flour Mills — in conjunction with Keep Phoenix Beautiful, the city of Phoenix, and Barron Collier Companies — planted two acres of native Arizona wheat at the PHX Renews site in Indian School Park. Back in January, the fields…
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…
If everything goes as planned, central Phoenix will be welcoming a new brewery to the neighborhood by this September. The new beer spot, called Westward Brewing Co., will be located in a three-building complex at 2125 North 24th Street and comes courtesy of a trio of young beer-lovers. Co-founders Drew…
With summer comes a whole slew of festivals celebrating everything from the harvest of sweet corn to the booming local craft beer industry. It seems this year we’ve got more summer events than ever, making a lack of travel plans all the more palatable. You may have to make a…
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…
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…
Whiskey School Saturday, June 14 In honor of National Bourbon Day, Second Story Liquor Bar in Scottsdale will be hosting a whiskey class and tasting on Saturday. Whiskey Man John Christie will be leading a two-hour educational class that will include a brief history lesson and demonstration of multiple bourbon…
Is your dad the type that likes to celebrate his day with a luxurious steak dinner? Or more of a healthy brunch kind of guy? Well, no matter what kind of dining experience you’re looking for, we’ve got a place in town to satisfy your needs. Here are 15 restaurants…
The Guilty Pleasure: Quesarito Where to Get It: Taco Bell Price: $2 to $3 What It Really Costs: 300 calories of fat per Quesarito and regret . . . lots of regret. On Monday, Taco Bell introduced its newest creation, the Quesarito. For those who can’t figure out what the…
Whether you consider yourself a knowledgeable food-ist or just an amateur eater with a passion for words, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to writing about what you eat. There are words to avoid (“yummy,” for example) and ethical guidelines to follow, as well as a whole slew…
When it comes to desserts in the Valley, one name in particular tends to come to mind: Tracy Dempsey. You’ll find her name on the menu at some of Phoenix’s top restaurants including Citizen Public House, Crudo, House of Tricks, and more. Her one-of-a-kind dessert menus are famous for combining…
Every four years the world’s soccer lovers get to indulge in watching four weeks of top-notch match ups. The 2014 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday, June 12 and you can bet bars and restaurants around town are ready to get in on the fun. We may be more than 5,000…
North Scottsdale has a new spot for upscale Mexican fare and shaken margaritas. As of late last month, Salt & Lime Mexican Grill is open at 9397 E Shea Boulevard. The restaurant serves a menu of modern Mexican fare — think, five kinds of salsa, empanadas, and pork belly tacos…
And then there was one. As of last week only one location — the original restaurant at 3757 East Van Buren — remains of what was once a five restaurant mini-chain of Bill Johnson’s Big Apple restaurants. The second to the last restaurant, which was located at 950 E. Main…
ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho Today Tonight ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale will host a Chef’s Table dinner featuring the wines of Castello Banfi of Tuscany. The winery is located north of the Mediterranean in Montalcino, Tuscany and has been ranked as North America’s leading wine importer…
Jared Lupin Chef/owner Umami www.umamitempe.com It might be more accurate to call Umami’s Jared Lupin a ramen artist rather than a chef. After all, he really is one — a former graffiti artist whose work once graced a wall at his restaurant. But he also takes a creative approach to…
Dad’s big day is just around the corner and the last thing you want to do is put off getting a gift till the last minute because we all know how that will end — with you gifting him yet another tie. This year why not give dad the gift…
