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…
If you never made the trek up to Citizen R+D, we’re sorry to report that ship has sailed. The speakeasy-style bar, which opened in 2011 and was located above Citizen Public House, has closed — that means no more crazy flaming cocktails or vodka turning to gin before your eyes…
Bugs, blood, and decaying produce: sounds kind of like a horror flick, right? Well, that’s just some of the violations recorded in last month’s county health inspections. Unfortunately, that’s not all of the bad news reported by health inspectors in their routine check-ins. You might recognize some repeat offenders from…
Earlier this week — on Tuesday, September 30, to be exact — chef Mel Mecinas of Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North went to New York City to cook at the famed James Beard House. But just because you didn’t get to go to the six-course…
If you’ve been to California’s wine-making regions, then chances are you’ve heard the name Opus One. Chances are much slimmer, however, that you’ve actually been inside the landmark, white limestone winery. After all a tasting will set you back $45 for just the current vintage and if you actually want…
We’ve got some bad news for fans of Iguana Mack’s in Chandler — but good news for those who like their lunch with a side of community giving. A new restaurant called Social Box Neighborhood Eatery will be opening later this month at 1371 North Alma School Road in Chandler…
All Pumpkin Menu at Petite Maison Friday, October 3 though Sunday, October 5 Fall is officially here and that means an abundance of pumpkin flavored…everything. This weekend you can kick off your pumpkin binge eating with an All Pumpkin Menu at Petite Maison. The $45, four-course meal includes dishes such…
You might fancy yourself an at-home mixologist and maybe you have been building up that home bar selection into something quite respectable. Well, it’s time to put all of those bottles to use and learn how to implement their boozey goodness in the best way possible. Luckily, there are a…
Maybe one of the first times we were ever exposed to the Square P.O.S. system was at Cartel Coffee Lab in Tempe. This was before the Scottsdale or downtown Phoenix locations of the coffee shop ever existed and our signature on the iPad screen looked like that of a toddler…
New Orleans is known for its hurricanes — yes, the scary rain ones, but also the cocktail. Pat O’Briens is the usual place to grab one, but when it’s about 1,500 miles away, it’s best to find a spot close by that makes them well. A typical hurricane is a…
This Sunday, October 5 the first Dish It Out tasting event and cook-off will take place at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. The new culinary fest comes courtesy of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix and R Entertainment — who have also helped organize Devoured Phoenix — and…
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…
It’s a sad day for ice cream loving Phoenicians. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Mary Coyle’s Ice Cream Parlor has closed its doors for good. In 2011 the restaurant and ice cream shop flirted with closure only to be a saved at the last minute by…
New Times’ annual Best of Phoenix A’Fare is just around the corner and there’s still time to get your ticket to the party. On Saturday, October 4 we’ll be celebrating the best that our city has to offer with food, drinks, and live entertainment. In keeping with this year’s theme,…
In July we told you that longstanding Scottsdale breakfast spot Orange Table would be closing its doors for a complete overhaul, that it would reopen as a new restaurant with a new owner. Though the new management promised to keep much of the menu and staff the same, we knew…
Are you sick of hearing about pumpkin things already? Well, happy October, everything is at its pumpkin peak for a while, but that’s okay. There really are worse gourds all food and beverage could be flavored like or with so why not start this morning anew. Give pumpkin stuff another…
The Spot: FEZ 3815 N. Central Ave. Phoenix www.fezoncentral.com The Hours: Happy hour is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. everyday. Bonus! There’s also reverse happy hour from 10 p.m. to close. See also: Cien Agaves in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card…
When I was invited to judge the “Scottsdale Spice” awards, I thought maybe folks misunderstood the type of things I write about. Turns out it was really about culinary heat. On September 27, Valley chefs ignored the latest big storm to they could compete at the inaugural event presented by…
Thanks to all of you who entered our contest to win a free pair of tickets to the 15th annual Best of Phoenix A’Fare. And here’s some good news: We had so many entries, we decided to give away two sets of tickets instead of one! The party will be…
Beer fans now have a new taproom to explore in Old Town Scottsdale. As of last week, Scottsdale-based brewery Bad Water Brewing has its own taproom where beer drinkers can find all three of the brewery’s beers, as well as seven drafts and 10 bottled beers from other craft breweries…
My grandmother referred to it in the singular: calamaro. I saw her prepare squid only once, in the late 1970s while visiting my parents and me from her home in Ohio. I watched Grandma while she cleaned the ugly thing, removing the body from the tentacles; cutting the body in…
Phew! We think we can declare the dreaded summer slump officially over. That’s because, with a very busy Arizona Restaurant Week wrapping up and only two spots on our closing list, it looks like most of our favorites have made it through the dead zone and into fall. While it’s…
