This week we met Hanna Gabrielsson, the woman behind the cute and friendly Scandinavian bistro, Beaver Choice. She shared her life story, opera preferences, and today, a recipe for one of her favorite summer dishes. Lemon, olive oil and pink pepper marinated salmon skewer with mango salsa and Greek salad…
Taz Loomans is an architect and a woman who practices what she preaches — a community-oriented, sustainable lifestyle. Before you roll your eyes at the buzz words, consider Taz’s home (called Three Palms) and compare it to the mission statement of her business, Blooming Rock Development. Taz and her husband…
Yesterday we heard about the essence of Scandinavian food from Hanna Gabrielsson, the owner and chef of Beaver Choice. Today she shares more of her life story and talks about her tastes in food, books, and opera. What are your own favorite items on the menu?Oh I have several! I…
This week we talk to Hanna Gabrielsson, the woman behind the delightful little Scandinavian bistro with an even more delightful name, Beaver Choice. The restaurant has been open in Tempe on the corner of Broadway and McClintock for only ten months but the community is quickly discovering the wonders of…
Yesterday, Scottsdale’s posh Japanese joint Roka Akor hosted an evening for the media to showcase Chef Jason Alford’s signature menu items. About 30 reporters were treated to a multi-course dinner designed to demonstrate the wonders of the restaurant’s traditional open fire robata grill and its unique spirit selection. Before dinner we…
This week we caught up with Chef Sam Murillo of Orange Sky over at Talking Stick Resort. As you may recall, he will be heading to the national paella cook-off in Dallas hosted by the American Culinary Federation on July 24th. Now, you can get a taste of the recipe…
Yesterday we got to know Executive Sous Chef Sam Murillo from Orange Sky at the Talking Stick Resort. Today, Chef Sam tells us more of his story. You started working young, did you think you’d end up in the food business?I didn’t know it was gonna be food…. Being Hispanic and…
This week we chat with Samuel Murillo, Executive Sous Chef at Orange Sky at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino. Chef Murillo recently won a regional paella competition hosted by the American Culinary Federation and will go on to represent the West in the national paella cook-off in Dallas on…
This week we shared our talk with pastry chef Veronica Arroyo of Bourbon Steak. Today she gives us a taste of this season’s special recipe from the restaurant. “Something we have on the menu right now, it’s called Santa Monica Strawberries…I was at the farmers’ market in Santa Monica California…
Mark and Karen Vojtek opened the restaurant at Rural and Guadalupe eight years ago. They picked the name Culinary Solutions to convey that here, one would could get classic fare with a gourmet twist as well as contract catering for any event. That didn’t work so well. Many took it to be…
Yesterday we chatted with Chef Veronica Arroyo of Bourbon Steak about her passion for pastry. Today she shares more of her story. You worked with culinary stars throughout the years, but tell us more about your experience with Michael DeMaria at Michael’s at the Citadel.He’s quite a character! I really…
This week we chat with Veronica Arroyo, pastry chef of Bourbon Steak at the Scottsdale Princess. Some of you may recall her delicious contributions to Chow Bella’s Caramelpalooza and Pie Social. Originally from Phoenix, the past fifteen years have taken Chef Arroyo far and wide, from Scottsdale, to Atlantic City,…
Yeah, we know, these days you can get an ice pop shaped like your favorite cartoon character — and it’ll be made of tofu, dipped in chocolate and might even spin on battery power. But today we’re paying homage to the oldies but goodies, the classic pops we remember from our pre-digital…
Over the past two days, Chef Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac has talked tacos and transitions from fine dining to fast food. Today, he shares two recipes for refreshing, Oaxacan style summer “fruit waters” that you can enjoy both at his restaurant and at home. Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus water)…
Last Friday, Chef Michael DeMaria entertained a group of about twenty-five at the sold out grand re-opening of his Heirloom restaurant. The evening, entitled, “What’s cooking @ Studio M,” sought to recapture some of the flare and energy of Michael’s at the Citadel, which closed several years ago. It was…
Yesterday Chef Dan Maldonado of Tacos Atoyac dished about why his restaurant isn’t your run of the mill taco shop. Today he shares more of his own story, how he and Pablo Lopez came together, and what their future holds. Where are you from?Chile. And how did you end up…
Four months ago, Dan Maldonado and Pablo Lopez opened up an unassuming taco shop on the corner of Glendale and 19th Ave, formerly the site of Chik a Ribs. Since then, Tacos Atoyac has been on a steady road to popularity, serving two to three hundred customers daily. This week,…
Love the Dhaba in Tempe? We’ve got great news! India Plaza’s owner Raveen Arora is opening the new Fusion Cafe right next door. The cafe was closed for renovations ten weeks ago and now, instead of run of the mill scones and croissants, Arora is proud to serve traditional Punjabi…
Yesterday and Tuesday, Chef Lisa G shared words of wisdom and tricks of her trade. Today, she gives us a cherished family recipe for the Chicken Juno Sandwich, an old favorite from the days of her namesake cafe and bar. Background: Our last name is Giungo (jun-go). No one could…
Yesterday, Lisa G set the record straight about her family history and why she sold her namesake restaurant. Today she shares tricks, pet peeves, and gives some advice for aspiring female chefs. At home, do you cook for yourself? No! Once in a while I will but I am so tired…
This week, Lisa Giungo (jun-go) — affectionately known around town simply as Lisa G and famous for her Bowl of (meat)Balls — sets the record straight about the closing of her namesake restaurant, reveals secret techniques, and shares a sandwich recipe some may remember from Lisa G’s. Born and raised in Philadelphia…
