Some things in the past are better left forgotten, like bell-bottoms, balloon boy, or that time you ran naked through a public park after pounding one too many tequila shots. However, according to newly appointed Modified Arts’ co-director Kim Larkin, history can be a source of inspiration. “I thought it…
For some, guacamole is a mere condiment akin to sour cream or salsa. We think of it more like Guinness — excellent as an accompaniment to lunch or dinner, but thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own. Afraid you’ll bust your diet resolution if you down…
We apologize to anyone who read the headline and got excited that Savor Scottsdale was resurrecting their cleverly named pig roast and wine dinner, held in April 2009 at the now defunct Digestif. We’re actually talking about The Notorious P.I.G., a new barbeque restaurant on Thunderbird Rd. in NoPo that our food-loving friends…
A lemon is a lemon, right? That’s what we thought when our high school chorus instructor told us to suck on cut lemons before a performance. Or when granny used to prescribe lemon wedges for cold and sore throat relief. If only we’d been older and wiser and known about Meyer Lemons, the delicious…
Everyone around us seems to be sniffling, sneezing or coughing these days. Right before the holidays, we were standing on a long, seeming never-ending line at the post office behind a woman who kept hacking up a lung in our direction. “I’m not contagious,” she kept assuring. Uh-huh. Two days…
Anyone who’s involved with the culinary industry knows what a mysterious, often cutthroat, world it can be. But it seems we patrons are finally being let in on some of the secrets. No, chefs aren’t going to start palling around with customers (at least, not most of them) or dishing industry gossip to anyone who’ll listen…
The words “fantasy art” conjure thoughts of cheesy wizard posters hung in the dorm rooms of crater-faced, girlfriend-less World of Warcraft players. Bulgarian-born artists Vladimir and Daniela Ovtcharov create a different type of fantasy art — surreal, magical scenes designed to open the mind of the viewer. “Through my paintings,…
The words “fantasy art” conjure thoughts of cheesy wizard posters hung in the dorm rooms of crater-faced, girlfriend-less World of Warcraft players. Bulgarian-born artists Vladimir and Daniela Ovtcharov create a different type of fantasy art — surreal, magical scenes designed to open the mind of the viewer. “Through my paintings,…
We’ve been a little under the weather lately and craving comfort foods. Chicken and dumplings. Mashed potatoes. And meatloaf, which always manages to fill our hearts and our bellies with warm beefy joy whenever we’re laid up with a cold. This week, we got a double dose of our favorite comfort…
We’re done with resolutions to eat healthfully and quit our vices. This year we’re resolving to reconnect with our nerdolicious self — basically to let our geek flag fly. And it looks like we won’t be alone. 2010 is shaping up to be the year of the geek, with scores of filmmakers, software companies, sci-fi cons…
Right on the heels of our hunt for dollar dining deals, we came across another local restaurant rolling out their own version of a dollar menu. San Gabriel Mexican Cafe at 7000 North 16th St. in Phoenix just introduced a “Dishes for Dollars” menu, which includes $2 tacos and tostadas, $3…
Mesa may not exactly be known as the culinary capital of the East Valley — yet! — but it’s catching up now that Boa Bistro, an offshoot of the popular Caffe Boa in downtown Tempe, is open. In this week’s Meal Ticket dining newsletter, Chef Payton Curry discusses menu updates and weekly dining specials at the new location. We’ll also…
When we heard about the two Social Justice teachers who went on a “Dollar a Day Diet” back in 2008 (they’re now working on a book deal) and Rebecca Currie’s follow-up project on healthy eating for a dollar a day, we thought they all must be crazy. We can’t even eat for…
Local chef Beau MacMillan has had a six-month reprieve from some of his usual duties as executive chef of elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain as the resort’s signature restaurant gets a multimillion-dollar overhaul. During that time, he filmed the Food Network television series Worst Cooks in America, in which he and…
Yesterday we brought you a list of last-minute New Year’s Eve dining ideas for procrastinators. Have you booked your dining plans yet? If not, locally-owned Italian restaurant Andiamo Italian Bistro at 6987 N. Hayden Rd. in Scottsdale is serving up a romantic New Year’s supper that might pique your interest. From 7-8 p.m…
There’s no absolute definition for curry, but suffice it to say it’s Pan-Asian/Indian comfort food. Roughly translated as “gravy” or “sauce,” traditional curry dishes from Thailand to India have found their way into the hearts and tummies of Americans. We do love comfort food, after all. What better way to…
Photography has come a long way in the past twenty years. Film is practically obsolete, teens have better cameras than their parents, and, thanks to the magic of Photoshop, there’s no need to actually be in the same room when posing for a family portrait. Sigh. Local artist Corinne Geertsen…
We’ve seen some bizarre things on First Friday in Phoenix – fire-eaters, people dressed as Ghostbusters, some crazy half-naked chick sporting a bunch of red lipstick marks. We were guessing the last one was the result of a lost bet. Turns out it was a performance by local artist Kara…
So…you’ve waited till the last minute again and all of your usual haunts are sold out this New Year’s Eve. We don’t blame you for being distracted, what with all that last-minute holiday shopping and gorging and partying. If you’re not keen on spending your NYE clubbing it up or…
Pocket protectors. Highwater jeans pulled up to the neck. T-shirts with slogans like, “Ethernet (n), something used to catch the etherbunny” and “Got D20?”. Geeks aren’t exactly known for their fashion prowess, but that hasn’t stopped them from inspiring trends that would make any Mean Girl cringe. Here are 5 geeky fashion trends of the 2000s — a…
Presents have been opened, mass quantities of ham and fruitcake have been consumed, and now most of us are stuck looking at piles of leftovers and standing on long return lines. What to do with the two extra copies of Julie & Julia you received for Christmas/Hanukkah? Bookmans Entertainment Exchange on Country Club…
Looking for a healthy breakfast on the go? In this week’s Meal Ticket dining newsletter, we’ve got the scoop on a recently reopened restaurant that’s dishing up coffee, TV dinners and breakfast grub with a side of retro flavor. We’ll also have info on three new burger joints in the East Valley…
