It’s been about a year since we told you Changing Hands would come to Phoenix as a part of The Newton, the 17,227-square-foot mixed-use multi-tenant space to open in the space formerly occupied by Beef Eaters Restaurant on Third Avenue and Camelback Road. The bookstore’s second location also will include…
It’s been over a year since Phoenix’s The Parlor named Logan Stephenson executive chef following the departure of chef Jared Porter, who left the restaurant to open Clever Koi in midtown. And since then there’s been plenty written about how Porter’s been doing but little about how The Parlor’s been…
Food lovers and fans of Channel 8’s most popular program crowded into downtown Phoenix’s CityScape for the second annual Check, Please! Arizona Festival on Sunday. The event featured 30 local restaurants, wine and beer, food samples, and plenty of entertainment from some of Arizona’s top chefs. The sold out festival…
In addition to being one of the least sinful cities in the country, Gilbert happens to be one of the hottest dining mini-hubs in the Valley. Later this year, the city’s downtown area will welcome a slew of new eateries to the scene, including Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles, Snooze, and…
According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page on Friday night, Tacos Atoyac in Central Phoenix has closed its doors indefinitely. The restaurant, owned by Oaxacan Pablo Lopez and Chilean-born Dan Maldonado, opened in 2010 and has become known as one of the Valley’s best places for excellent, affordable…
We told you earlier this month that LGO Hospitality — the group behind La Grande Orange, Ingo’s Tasty Food, and Chelsea’s Kitchen among others — has plans to open a new restaurant at 4225 East Camelback Road. That location currently home to a small complex called Camelback Court, in which…
Since leaving his partnership with Ed Leclere last November, former Kai chef Micheal O’Dowd has been a busy man. He’s formed a new company, The MOD Restaurant Group LLC, and is ready to open a new restaurant in May…
We caused a few waves last week with the second matchup in our Ultimate Battle of the Dishes ramen bracket, during which Tempe’s Republic Ramen came out ahead over new kid on the block, Umami. Eventually, Republic will be facing off against Hana Japanese Eatery, which beat out Clever Koi…
UPDATE: Shortly after the publication of this post Amy Bouzaglo confirmed to Chow Bella that the episode of Dr. Phil in which she and her husband will appear is scheduled to air on Wednesday, April 9. We told you late last year that Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, the infamous owners…
Check, Please! Arizona Festival Sunday, March 30 This weekend brings the second annual Check, Please! Arizona Festival to CityScape in downtown Phoenix. The event, hosted by Channel 8 and co-sponsored by Chow Bella, will bring more than 30 local independent restaurants together for an afternoon of food and drink sampling,…
The next time you go catch a flick at the Harkins Shea 14, you’ll have a new dinner option besides the infamous Amy’s Baking Company. Restaurant folks Angela and Mario Rana have brought handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian specialities to the strip mall on the northwest corner of…
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…
Good news, vegetarian and vegan (and gluten-free) diners. You’ve now got a new option for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Sacha Raj’s vegetarian and vegan restaurant 24 Carrots in Tempe is now serving dinner with seasonal, locally inspired dishes. The menu will change each week, featuring a rotating lineup…
Last fall, Taiwan-born chef Henry Ku brought Henry’s Taiwan to Tempe, serving a menu of dishes from mainland China, Europe, and Japan. Ku and business partner Richard Kuo already operated three restaurant in Seattle, where the chef is sometimes credited for bringing Taiwanese cuisine to the masses. And as of…
Say it ain’t so. After more than three decades in business, Karsh’s Bakery in Phoenix will close its doors for good and end of business tomorrow. The bakery, which has been in operation since the early 1960’s, offers a full line of kosher baked goods including what’s been regarded as…
If you’ve been waiting for authentic Caribbean food to arrive in Phoenix, we’re happy to announce your wait is finally over. About two weeks ago, Sazon Bachata Restaurant opened at 906 North 15th Avenue, just south of the intersection of Grand and 15th Avenue. The restaurant is run by a…
Jason Grossmiller Co-Owner, Distiller Arizona Distilling Company azdistilling.com Arizona Distilling Company seems to be making a habit of blazing trails for the state’s fledgling micro-distilling scene. When it released Copper City Bourbon last June, it was the first legally distilled spirit made in the state since Prohibition. And with its…
Cork Tuesday, March 25 This week Chandler’s Cork restaurant will celebrate six years of business with special deals and events beginning with offering half off all bottles of wine on Tuesday. The restaurant offers more than 250 selections including rare bottles such as Sea Smoke “Southing” Pinot Noir and local…
Chandler’s Great American BBQ and Beer Festival, now in its fifth year, delivered on the promises of barbecued meats, craft beer, and music. We had our reservations at the start of the event but walked away full and thoroughly impressed with the event’s organization, food and drink offerings, and entertainment…
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…
Next Sunday you’ll find us at the second annual Check, Please! Arizona Festival at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. The event, hosted by PBS Eight (and co-sponsored by Chow Bella) will feature dozens of local restaurants and chefs, as well as an impressive lineup of panel discussions, cooking demos, and more…
You don’t have to go out of the country (or even out of town) to find great, authentic Indian food. In fact, there are plenty of places around the Valley that specialize in a range of Indian cooking styles, whether you’re looking for great southern-style vegetarian dosa or northern chaat…
