In the words of Julia Child, perhaps the most famous home cook ever, “No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing.” So, who better to ask for cooking tips than people who spend most of their waking hours inside professional kitchens? From buying good knives to prepping…
Classic Movies and Classic Cocktails at The Henry Today The Classic Movies and Classic Cocktails series at The Henry in Phoenix returns today with a showing of the iconic 1942 film Casablanca. Guests are invited to curl up with their very own blankets in The Henry’s private dining rooms as they…
Kream Coffee Grand Opening Friday, August 26 Specialty coffee company Kream Coffee, (one of our Tastemaker’s favorite roasters) is throwing a grand opening celebration this Friday at its location inside the Phoenix For the People design store. The first 50 guests who arrive at the store will get a complimentary…
Taste of Quiessence Menu Tuesday, August 23 to Thursday, August 25 The Farm at South Mountain is bringing back its annual three-course “Taste of Quiessence” menu starting this Tuesday. This three-course chef’s menu will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from August 23 through September 22 — however, only…
Philadelphia has cheesesteak. Chicago has deep-dish pizza. New York has cheesecake, pizza, and steak. And Phoenix has, well … what does Phoenix have? Plenty of restaurants serve up noteworthy cuisine, but does this city really have a single, signature dish? We looked to chefs to tell us what they think…
Back to School Coffee Chemistry Friday, August 19 Even if you’re past the point when the words “back to school” mean anything to you, you may still want to head to the Arizona Science Center this Friday for the Back to School Coffee Chemistry event. Attendees can drink coffee samples from…
All Day Happy Hour on Tuesdays at Crab & Mermaid Tuesday, August 16 Scottsdale’s Crab & Mermaid Fish Shop is now offering happy hour all day on Tuesdays and has started serving a new menu, too. Guests can dig into discounted plates including $2 raw oysters, crabby spinach and artichoke dip,…
If you’ve been paying attention to the local cocktail scene, then you’ve probably noticed an old-is-new trend that features hollowed-out coconuts, tiny umbrellas, and lots and lots of rum. Tiki cocktails are taking the Valley by storm, appearing on drink menus everywhere from north Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix to Chandler. This weekend,…
Helio Basin Brewing Company Grand Opening Saturday, August 13 Helio Basin Brewing Company is one of Phoenix’s newest craft breweries, and the company is throwing a grand-opening party on Saturday to celebrate. A VIP pass ($55) gets you an early tasting of Helio’s newest batch of beer, Citrus Paradisi, a…
Steakhouse fans, we’ve got some bad news: BLT Steak at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa in Scottsdale is set to close on Friday, September 9 after eight years in business. BLT Steak is a high-end American steakhouse chain with locations throughout the country. The Scottsdale location will…
Tilted Kilt is opening its newest location today, Tuesday, August 9, in Tempe and the first 50 people in line will receive free chicken wings for a year. The new location is at 1617 West Warner Road, on the southwest corner of Warner Road and Priest Drive. And doors open…
National Frozen Custard Day at Culver’s Today Culver’s is celebrating National Frozen Custard Day on Monday with a deal. All day today, guests can enjoy a $1.00 single scoop of Culver’s vanilla, chocolate, or flavor of the day fresh frozen custard in a cake cone or dish. This offer is limited to one…
The coffee industry wisely invented cold brew — and coffee industry, Phoenix is here to thank you. Now we know we can get our caffeine fix without having to throw back a hot drink or sacrificing quality. The simple definition of the process is this: cold brew is brewed with…
Most of us have a restaurant bucket list. And, okay, some of the locations are fancier than others. But imagine you cook for a living — your list has gotta be impressive. From the usual suspects like Thomas Keller’s French Laundry and Per Se and Rene Redzepi’s Noma to spots…
National Oyster Day at Buck &Rider Friday, August 5 National Oyster Day is this Friday, and Arcadia’s Buck &Rider is celebrating with a special. Guests can enjoy an all-day oyster happy hour from 11 a.m. to close on Friday in Abby’s Oyster Bar, the dining room, and patio. During this time,…
Rosé Week at Beckett’s TableTuesday, August 2 to Thursday, August 4 Beckett’s Table is launching Rosé Week this Tuesday, and will offer special pricing on pink wine all week. The Rosé Week menu includes a $12 flight that includes three, three-ounce tastes of the following wines: 2015 Hogwash, a Tuck Beckstoffer wine from St…
Fast food. Love it or hate it, you must admit that it’s an undeniable part of the American experience. And, yes, just like you, chefs enjoy occasionally indulging in fast-food fare. From pizza to Taco Bell, discover the fast food that metro Phoenix chefs secretly love. What’s your favorite…
Three Course Summer Sizzling Menu at The Market by Jennifer’sFriday, July 29 to Saturday, July 30 From now through August, diners at The Market by Jennifer’s in Phoenix can enjoy a prix-fixe, three-course dinner for two for $50. The menu includes a panzanella appetizer, half BBQ petite hen and succotash…
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day at Texaz GrillToday This week kicks off with a “sweet” food holiday, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day. To commemorate, Texaz Grill in Phoenix is celebrating with a special deal. All day, guests can dig into “world’s smallest sundae,” a miniature shooter-sized version of Texaz’s famed hot…
This Sunday is National Tequila Day, and plenty of Phoenix restaurants are celebrating. From meal deals to drink specials, see what metro Phoenix restaurants are doing to celebrate this inevitably boozy holiday. Sierra Bonita Grill Sierra Bonita Grill in Phoenix is celebrating the agave spirit with all-day specials on tequila-based cocktails…
From meatloaf to PB&J, chances are high that you cherish food memories from childhood. And chefs are no exception. From touring the Jelly Belly factory in California to eating Mom’s lasagna, find out what childhood memories metro Phoenix chefs hold dearest. What is your favorite childhood food memory? Kelly Fletcher,…
Real, Wild & Woody Beer Festival Saturday, July 23 This Saturday’s Real, Wild & Woody Beer Festival is all about specialty-made beer. More than 50 of the Southwest’s best craft brewers will pour seasonal brews, specialty casks, and never-tasted-before beers including Dark Sky Brewing Co.’s Saison de Waffles, a Belgian…
