Now’s the perfect time of year to trade those summer-friendly chips and salsa for a warm, filling cheese dip. And these five spots offer refreshing takes on the common appetizer. From queso topped with chorizo and avocado to others mixed with corn and cotija, these five picks are sure to…
Restaurants adopting no-tipping policies has become about as trendy as doughnuts, with many prominent restaurants going “tip-less” over the last few months. New York restaurateur Danny Meyer announced he was getting rid of tipping at all his restaurants in October, and New York’s prominent Eleven Madison Park announced it was going…
Chef’s Table at Hotel Valley Ho’s ZuZu Today Today, January 11, guests can enjoy a four-course meal paired with wines from California’s Laetitia Vineyard & Winery at ZuZu, the restaurant located at Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho. Sample dishes include lobster bisque, kale salad with smoked pork belly and gruyere, and flourless…
The World Health Organization caused a stir in October when it issued a statement saying eating red meat is linked to a higher cancer risk, even placing red meat in the same carcinogen category as smoking. The story elicited all sorts of reactions — ranging from serious stories about how…
Last week, Old Town Scottsdale’s Rehab Burger Therapy rung in the new year by announcing plans to open a second location. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook, the beach-themed burger joint will open a new restaurant in Tempe, specifically at 21 East Sixth Street, Suite #146, just off Mill Avenue. …
Wine Dinner for Two at Paul Martin’s American Grill Every Monday For $50 all day on Monday, you can enjoy a wine dinner for two at Scottsdale’s Paul Martin’s American Grill. Pick one salad, one entree and one bottle of wine from a menu of 25 options. Entrees include steak…
In mere hours, a new year will be upon us and chances are pretty high you’ll be drinking away the last night of 2015…and into the first hours of 2016. The downside? You’re might going to wake up hungover on the first day of the New Year. But don’t fear…
Chefs, like most people, appreciate a standby lunch spot. From pho and sushi to killer sandwiches at Noble Eatery, discover where metro Phoenix chefs are eating and what they’re ordering at their favorite lunch spots in town. What’s your go-to spot for lunch and what do you order? Sadhana Raj,…
Visiting a bakery is one of the life’s most simple pleasures. From bakeries nestled inside restaurants to huge ones that churn out a seemingly endless supply of goods, each has its charm. In addition to a warm atmosphere that’s usually just the right thing to boost your mood, cookies, cakes, pies, and croissants are…
Discounted Juice Cleanses at Juby True Tuesday, December 29 to Sunday, January 3 If you’ve been gorging yourself on pie and ham (and really, who hasn’t?), then you could probably use some fresh juice to reset your system. Thankfully, Arcadia’s Juby True will offer 15 percent off its juice cleanses…
No city can give you everything. We asked our chefs to sound off on what the Valley’s dining and drink scene is missing. From diversity to speakeasies and even a steakhouse strip club, here’s what chefs say the Vally needs more of. What is Phoenix’s dining/drink scene missing? Pauline Martinez,…
Food trends come and go. Anyone remember toast? But some really do stick around for a long time. Cupcakes are still popular — even though doughnuts are quickly taking over that dessert niche — and gluten-free items don’t look like they’ll be going anywhere anytime soon. Like it or not,…
The holidays revolve around many things, and food is chief among them. From stuffing to pie, different dishes can trigger all sorts of memories. And food memories are particularly important to chefs. We asked Phoenix chefs to share their favorite memories from the most wonderful time of the year. From…
The Spot: Icehouse Tavern 3855 E. Thomas Road, 602-244-1179 The Icehouse Tavern is a bar that feels like a desert mirage, housed inside the Arcadia Ice Arena on Thomas — and no, there’s no mistake in that sentence. A banner posted outside declares it as “Phoenix’s best hockey bar.” But it’s…
Love ’em or hate ’em, trends are part of the restaurant industry. Though some restaurants stick to the classics, many tweak their menus to appeal to what diners want right now. Over the past few years, we’ve seen cupcakes, Cronuts, and then doughnuts each take a turn in the limelight. So…
The Spot: Tapacubo 225 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe 480-967-9431 www.tapacubotempe.com The Hours: Happy Hour is from 3 to 7 p.m. daily Perfect for: When you want to down drinks in a fun atmosphere that’s quieter than Tempe’s typical college haunts. Interior: Much like the Graduate Hotel in which it’s housed,…
It’s a sad truth that the restaurant business is a tough one. About 60 percent of restaurants fail during their first year in business, according to a study from Cornell University. Within five years, as many as 75 percent of restaurants go out of business. That’s a lot of shuttered…
Chefs are the new rock stars. And what do people want to do with rock stars? Date them, of course. But it’s not exactly as easy as it sounds to meet and then successful date a culinary rock star. To help — you know, in case that’s something you’re interested…
It’s finally hiking season, Phoenix. (At least for those of us who don’t dare venture up a mountain when heat exhaustion is a very real risk) And after a long and sweaty jaunt in the great outdoors, we’re usually thinking about one thing: where to eat. Well, lucky for us,…
From burned turkey to lumpy mashed potatoes, there are plenty ways to ruin Thanksgiving dinner. And when you’re a chef, the stakes are even higher. You cook for a living, and the expectations will be great. But the truth is chefs are just like the rest of us, and believe…
