Here’s the good news: We’re getting another spicy culinary event in town, one that will let diners see if they can handle varying levels of heat from Valley chefs. And here’s the bad news: It’s going down on the same date as the third annual Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival,…

When it comes to beer events in this town, the AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival is one of our favorites. And it’s not just because we think cans are the best vehicle for delivering ice cold beer to our mouths. This year’s festival, which will be held Saturday, May 17,…

If you’re into food or the food scene or Jon Favreau, then chances are you already know that his new food-centric movie Chef, is coming out this Friday in Phoenix. In it, Favreau — who also directed, co-produced, and wrote the movie — plays a burned-out chef who gets fired…

As sad as we were to see Coronado Cafe close its doors for good in March, there’s a silver lining to the loss. As we told you earlier this year, restaurateur and chef Michael O’Dowd purchased Coronado Cafe with the intention to close it, renovate, and reopen as a new…

World of Beer Tempe Wednesday, May 14 If you’re a craft beer fan then you probably already know that this week is American Craft Beer Week and to celebrate all good craft beer fans should raise at least one glass to the brewing scene. On Wednesday World of Beer in…

Congrats, Central Phoenix. You’ve got a new local restaurant that’s bringing a little irie feeling to the neighborhood. Welcome, JamRock Cafe & Grill. The restaurant opened about two weeks ago at 1714 West Van Buren Street and serves a small menu of Carribean and Jamaican cuisine — think entrées like…

When you think about it, you probably spend more time in Glendale than you realize. The city is home to the Arizona Cardinals, hosts the Phoenix Coyotes homes games, spring training, and a good number of large concerts throughout the year. With that being said, you don’t have to eat…

Peach-picking season started at Schnepf Farms last week, and this weekend, The Farm at Agritopia will launch its own Peach U-Pick event. Over the next few weeks, farms all over the state will start picking peaches, melons, and other summer produce. The Farm at Agritopia will let guests come pick…

If you’re looking for a frozen treat in Tempe (at least around the Arizona State University campus), your options are going to be frozen yogurt, Italian ice, and ice cream. Not bad choices, but those looking for something more interesting — like, say, a Mexican raspado — would be out…

It’s been a few months since we chatted with Crudo chef Cullen Campbell and he told us he wanted to launch weekly or bi-weekly polenta board dinners.We were immediately in love with the idea of the family-style dinners that would offer roasted meats, pickled vegetables and side jars of house-made…

We’ve got a new restaurant to add to the growing list of dining destinations in the Southeast Valley city of Gilbert and that’s Fusion Burritos, a recently opened spot that specializes in “burritos with a twist.” Fusion Burritos’ giant burritos, quesadillas, and salads come courtesy of Johnston and Wales graduate…