If you’ve always wanted to own a farm but don’t have a good idea of where to start, this University of Arizona Cooperative Extension workshop would be a good place. The annual Turning Dreams into Reality: Starting a Farm in Arizona workshop will cover everything from what equipment a future…
No, your eyes don’t deceive you. According to Jeff Benkel, one of the owners of The Arizona Bread Company in Scottsdale, the bakery is making and selling Karsh’s rye bread. “It’s the real deal,” Benkle says. “I’m really happy with it.” The Arizona Bread Company, on the northeast corner of…
We’ve got some good news for fans of Classic Italian Pizza, the restaurant owned by chef Azhar Began that closed its doors last year. The pizzeria was a staple in south Tempe, famous for its wood-fired pizzas made with housemade mozzarella. It closed in January 2013 when Began realized his…
Wingstock 2014 Saturday, April 19 The “hottest festival in the Valley” is going down Saturday at the Mesa Amphitheatre. At Wingstock Arizona 2014, Valley restaurants (including House of Brews in Gilbert and The Vine Tavern & Eatery in Tempe) will compete for the title of “Wingstock King of Wings.” Entertainment…
If we said we never get a craving for Original ChopShop Co.’s kale Caesar salad every now and then, we’d be lying. The local restaurant focusing on healthy eats and pressed-to-order juices has been a hit already in both Scottsdale and Tempe. And now it’s time to get excited, Southeast…
There are plenty of reasons for hungry or thirsty shoppers to stop by Union at Biltmore Fashion Park these days. For one, there’s Short Leash Short Lease, the months-long pop-up from local food truck Short Leash Hot Dogs. Plus, there’s Juicd Life, the relatively new juice bar that serves cold-pressed…
We love all our local food trucks, but when it comes to fresh seafood options of the mobile variety, there’s really nothing better than the Maine Lobster Lady. The only problem? She skips town when things get hot (smart woman) and therefore cuts off our supply of super-fresh lobster rolls…
If you’re still looking for a unique way to celebrate Easter brunch this year, you might be interested in what they’ve got planned over at Caffe Boa in Tempe. Owners Jay and Christine Wisniewski are bringing some Croatian traditions to their restaurant by offering rotisserie-style all natural, whole spring lambs…
There must be something in the air this month because in just the last few weeks we’ve had to say goodbye to quite a few classic Valley restaurants. The most recent casualty: La Fontanella, the more than three decades-old Italian restaurant that served solid, old-school Tuscan cuisine in the Arcadia…
Get excited, beer and cocktail lovers, because O.H.S.O. owner Jon Lane is getting ready to open a second location in Scottsdale within the next few months. Lane says the second O.H.S.O. will be at 15681 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale, inside a shopping center located south of Frank Lloyd Wright…
For four years The House at Secret Garden has been a destination for romantic patio dining, a go-to spot to impress out-of-towners with the restaurant’s uniquely Arizonan cuisine. Unfortunately as of Saturday, April 12 that is no longer the case…
The weeklong Scottsdale Culinary Fest came to an extravagant end last night at the annual Best of the Fest dinner held at the Scottsdale Hyatt Regency. The event brought out eight of the Valley’s top chefs who each prepared a coursed dinner for two tables of guests. It’s a sort…
This week starts with some sad news for fans of chef David Antonelli and his Scottsdale restaurant The Brooklyn Cafe. According to an announcement on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Antonelli has sold the business. The bright side is you still have a chance to get one last meal in since…
Eddie’s House Monday, April 14 Passover begins at sunset today and that means it’s time for Seder. But don’t worry if you didn’t make plans for the festive feast because Eddie’s House in Scottsdale has got you covered. The restaurant will be serving a Passover feast that includes four courses…
America’s favorite restaurant owners Amy and Samy Bouzalgo of Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale will once again face off with Gordon Ramsay on tonight’s season six premiere of Kitchen Nightmares. The two-hour episode will air from 7 to 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox, featuring “never-before-seen footage” and “an exclusive interview…
Later this month Citizen Public House chef Bernie Kantak will welcome one of the true pioneers of the Valley food scene when chef Gregory Casale comes to the restaurant for a cocktail-paired dinner. In the early 90s Casale was one of the best chefs in town, turning out imaginative cuisine…
When it comes to hidden gems, Alzohour Market is about as good as it gets. Located just west of the I-17 off Northern, this Middle Eastern and Moroccan grocery/clothing store greets customers with a a few rows of shelves stocked rather haphazardly with chocolates, canned goods, and spices. And if…
Head west of the Loop 101, hit the US 60, and you’re in the north West Valley. And while it’s not the hottest or hippest part of greater Phoenix, the cities in this neck of the woods — which include Peoria, Surprise, and El Mirage — have more than a…
Though The Local has been “soft open” for a few weeks now, and the restaurant has announced it will be officially open to the public as of tomorrow, Saturday, April 12. That means chef Chris McKinley and bar master Adam Hargett have finally settled on a menu of upscale, innovative…
Whether you want to hone your cooking skills or learn how to arrange a perfect floral centerpiece, The Classy Kitchen in Scottsdale has a class that can help. The kitchen consignment store, which took over the space once occupied by Switchin’ Kitchen earlier this year, has launched a Classy Classes…
Add another fast-casual burger chain to those already competing for your dinner dollars in Scottsdale because Burger 21, a franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., has plans to open two restaurants in the Valley this year. As we told you last August the first Burger…
The Great Arizona Picnic Saturday, April 12 This Saturday and Sunday the Great Arizona Picnic will take over the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall in downtown Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s signature two-day event will offer plenty for food and drink lovers of all types, including food samples from over 50…
