Here’s some big news for fans of Short Leash Hot Dog’s sweet sister concept, Rollover Doughnuts: The food truck has a permanent home before its wheels have even hit the streets. That’s right, Rollover Doughnuts, the yet-to-be-revealed doughnut food truck from Brad and Kat Moore, is already making the move…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
It only takes five ingredients to make flan, and the round custard with a rich caramel flavoring is usually all that is needed to polish off any fine Mexican dinner. Occasionally, custard isn’t everyone’s dessert of choice, but when prepared right, the texture can be the best part. We headed…
Roosevelt Row will be heating up next weekend when the third annual Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival goes down. The spicy event will take place on Saturday, September 27 at the A.R.T.S. Market from 5 to 11 p.m. In addition to naming a best chile pepper dish during the event,…
The latest dining spot to come from Valley chef and restaurateur Tomaso Maggiore is now open at 6560 N. Scottsdale Road, in the same newly-built dining and retail complex as SumoMaya and Scramble. The restaurant and Italian marketplace is called Vivo! Ristorante and serves a menu of Italian cuisine inspired…
Fall is upon us. Have you figured out your Halloween costume yet? More important, are you thinking about pie? Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row are hosting the fifth annual Pie Social on Saturday, November 15 from 2 to 5 at the “What Should Go Here” Pop Up Park at 2nd…
Earlier this week OpenTable released an updated list of Top 100 Fit for Foodies Restaurants in America and this time only two Arizona restaurants made the cut. That’s down from the five recognized by OpenTable last year. The list, which is compiled by “analyzing more than five million reviews of…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
When we heard there was going to be a “7 Chef Steakout” at Tempe’s Top of the Rock, we immediately began counting down to the moment when the beef-filled extravaganza would begin. Seven dishes from seven of the Valley’s top chefs and seven local beers and cocktails from Four Peaks…
After closing in April, Sol Diablo Cantina in Tempe has reopened for business — this time under a new owner: Luis Millan, a local entrepreneur and restaurateur. Millan brings substantial experience in the restaurant industry to the table, including time as the executive chef for Canteen Modern Tequila, as well…
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…
Urban Ale Trail Saturday, September 20 This Saturday beer lovers will descend on downtown Phoenix’s watering holes to participate in the inaugural Urban Ale Trail. The self-guided tour will guide drinkers to a number of downtown, midtown, and uptown restaurants and bars where they’ll find beer samples priced between $2…
It’s been a pretty wild year or so for chef Gio Osso and his team at Virtù Honest Craft in Old Town Scottsdale. After being named one of the Best New Restaurants in 2013 by Esquire, it looks like those aren’t all of the accolades in store for Virtu. Food…
At the end of last week, I got two e-mails. One announced 2015 Arizona Cocktail Week, the other 2015 Arizona Beer Week. I should be excited. But I’m just kind of annoyed because both take place February 14 to 21. No big surprise, as that’s happened the past few years…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
Get ready, y’all! Our Best of Phoenix issue comes out next week and that means it’s time to celebrate. This year our annual party will be held at Burton Barr Central Library on Saturday, October 4 — and you’re invited. Join us as we celebrate with more than 30 local…
As of this week the neighborhood around 7th Avenue and Missouri has a new option for Mexican cuisine and that’s Mucho Macho Taco, the restaurant concept from of Chilean-born Daniel Maldonado and partner Aaron Miller. Valley diners may know the Maldonado as part of the two-man team behind the defunct-Tacos…
It’s been over a year since Randy Walters, the man behind Pittsburgh Willy’s, announced plans to open a freestanding hot dog-centric spot called Pittsburgh Willy’s Dog House in downtown Chandler. Walters had every intention of opening at 159 West Commonwealth and has even been paying rent on the space since…
Since re-launching under new ownership earlier this year, Pink Pony has had a bumpy ride. For those who don’t remember, here’s a quick recap: Scottsdale’ oldest restaurant re-opened with a new look and menu under executive chef Donald Fawcett in March. By July, we learned Fawcett and his entire staff…
Honey lovers, take note: From now until the end of this month, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa is offering a full menu featuring the sweet stuff. The stonegrill restaurant in the resort will be offering up seasonal dishes and a cocktail to pair with them using on-site harvested…
The Spot: Cien Agaves 7228 E. First Ave. Scottsdale CienAgaves.com The Hours: Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. everyday. See also: Rokerij: Happy Hour Report Card…
Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing some of our favorite food folks’ “Personal Best” lists. This year we’re bringing back our list of 100 Favorite Dishes. Have a suggestion for a dish you’d like us to try? Leave it in the comments…
