The Spot: Chino Bandido 1825 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler http://www.chinobandido.com/ The Hours: Happy hour at the Chandler location is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. See also: 10 Freebies and Other Restaurant Deals in Metro Phoenix…
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…
The Guilty Pleasure: The Meat Mountain Where to Get It: Arby’s, locations nationwide (participation may vary) The Price: $10 What It Really Costs: It’s a doozy, but not quite as bad as you think. I’m stunned by the existence of a new off-menu item at Arby’s, the Meat Mountain. As…
Every last Sunday of the month, Clever Koi invites another restaurant’s team into the kitchen to join forces to create one five course meal. Crudo was the fourth restaurant to do a Day Off Dinner at Clever Koi, joining Welcome Diner, Crepe Bar, and Brat Haus. With a packed house,…
Felicia Ruiz Natural Chef Recently we’ve been talking about the local dining spots of former days and our trip down memory lane connected us with chef Felicia Ruiz, who many will know from Lola Tapas. Ruiz ran the well-loved restaurant until June 2010 and when it shuttered, many a Phoenician…
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread. If you ask us, it’s one of the most beautiful smells in the world. And the good news is you don’t have to look all that far to find it. There are several bakeries and restaurants in town that offer…
Although fewer restaurants had a significant number of violations during inspections last month (13 in June, 10 in July), there are still a few that scored a “D” from Maricopa County health inspectors in August and need to make some changes before re-inspection. Here are the nine restaurants in the…
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Second Story Liquor Bar Today Tonight Second Story Liquor Bar in Scottsdale will be offering a sneak preview of the restaurant’s newest menu, Episode 4. The event will be available to a limited number of guest and will be “a playful and mysterious underground dining experience.” The dinner includes six…
I remember, distinctly, the first coffee I ever tasted. At that point, I’d probably drunk a thousand cups of coffee and made about a million more than that for other people. But the first one I ever really tasted was from Ethiopia. It was reminiscent of warm blueberry syrup, delectably…
Another month, another crop of new restaurants. While some places simply rebranded, others are completely new concepts with entirely new takes on cuisine. Benihana-style Mexican restaurant, anyone? Well, whether you’re into that or not, there are plenty of other new spots to check out. Unfortunately, there are also some spots…
When I need some kitchen or bar inspiration, one of my favorite things to do is head to an international grocery store. With such a dazzling array of unusual ingredients at my beck and call, I’m sure to find something to kick myself out of whatever rut I might be…
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…
Last night speakers from throughout the food world joined forces to present some of their discoveries to a sold out Phoenix audience at TEDx Evans Churchill’s “If You Can’t Take The Heat, Get Out of The Kitchen” event. From beer masters to urban farmers and avid juicers, the event looked…
Did you miss the 7 Chef Pig Out at The Gladly earlier this summer? How about the 7 Chef Veg Out at Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails last month? Well, that’s okay because there’s another multi-chef, ingredient-focused dining event just around the corner. This time the star of the show…
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…
The Guilty Pleasure: Hostess’ Summer of Twinkies flavored Twinkies Where to Get It: Walmart Price: $2.50 for a box of 10 What It Really Costs: Having irreversibly greasy fingers for the rest of the day Like so many others, I felt a little twinge of panic when Hostess announced it…
As the weather cools off and the snowbirds start flocking, the short waits and summer discounts at restaurants go out the window. It’s not all bad for food lovers, though, as September marks the official beginning of the fall food festival season. There are new and old food festivals popping…
Looking for something fun (and cheap) to do on your extra day off this weekend? Ingo’s Tasty Food in Arcadia is hosting a special, one-day only pop-up beer garden event on Monday, September 1. The event will feature complimentary beer tasting, drink specials, gelato, and, of course, their tasty burgers…
Moises Treves, the chef often credited with introducing Valley diners to Central Mexican cuisine, died last week. It’s been more than a decade since the local food pioneer sold his Phoenix restaurant, Such Is Life, but the mark Treves made on the Valley food scene can still be seen –…
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…
The West Valley hasn’t exactly been a destination for ambitious chefs looking to make their mark in the local culinary scene. But with a new restaurant coming to downtown Glendale, that may start to change. Later this fall, Cuff, a New American Restaurant, will open its doors at 5819 West…
