We spin the globe and search for otherworldly spots to expand our eating horizons around the Valley. The Place: Times Square Neighborhood Italian Restaurant 2602 West Deer Valley Road www.timessquareaz.com…
It seems the Valley just isn’t ready for internationally inspired burritos via a drive-thru because after less than six months Fusion Burrito in Gilbert has closed its doors for good. The restaurant served a menu of burritos stuffed with off-the-wall toppings including meatballs, mashed potatoes, and chicken salad. As an…
Weekend Brunch at SumoMaya Saturday, August 30 Scottsdale’s hottest fusion restaurant, SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen, has launched weekend brunch with new dishes, select lunch items, and plenty of booze. The brunch menu includes items such as Spiced Pecan French Toast topped with vanilla crema and caramel-like cajeta sauce ($12); Green Tea…
Getting your bread buttered really can be a pain if you’re using the real stuff and you don’t have time to let it get to room temperature. Thankfully, an Australian-based company has come up with a creative way to solve that morning struggle with its ButterUp knife. Combining a grater…
It’s no big secret that tequila isn’t tequila unless it’s made in Jalisco, Mexico. Like Champagne and sparking wine, there’s tequila and there are agave spirits. I’m tempted to wax poetic and go full bard status here, so there are some things you should know about just what is in…
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…
Since man first learned to harness the power of fire, humans have been using it to cook food. It started with an ostentatious show of roasting whole animals over an open flame — an unabashed demonstration of how humans now possessed power over both nature and the rest of the…
We’ve got some bad news for those of you who never got the chance to check out the charming The Simple Farm in Scottsdale. The urban farm — which is also the private residence of owners Lylah and Michael Ledner — is no longer going to be open to the…
If you’re dining out, tipping four dollars versus three dollars on that $16 tab might not mean a lot to you, but to your server, that little extra means a whole lot more. Back in our serving days it did, especially since those tips were often meant to be supplemental…
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…
I believe that you should eat whatever makes you feel good and stay away from whatever doesn’t. When I heard about 24 Carrots, a Tempe restaurant and juice bar specializing in vegan cuisine, I was excited, because meat-free food has come a long, long way since the advent of the…
With the popularity of adding French fries into Mexican food (i.e. the California Burrito), it’s no surprise that carne asada fries have grown in popularity in recent years. The combination of French fries, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and carne asada can be found at any number of greasy Mexican drive-through…
Last week, we told you about Phoenix resident Jeffrey Peterson, who took to social media with a claim that he had been asked to leave Pane Bianco for speaking Spanish. The restaurant, which has been open since 2004, is one of several in town owned by James Beard Award-winning chef…
Aaron Pool Owner, founder Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup 3313 N. 7th St. www.gadzooksaz.com When you hear the word “Gadzooks,” you probably don’t think of food. Toys, maybe. Or a children’s clothing store. But a place for a good meal isn’t likely to be the closest association. “People assume it’s going…
Everyone loves eating messy barbecue and dressed up wings, right? Well, if you aren’t a fan of getting sticky, molasses-based sauces all over your hands, you might find yourself passing on the ‘cue unless, of course, it’s a dry rub. Prepare to get the meat sweats with everyone else because…
Beer: Salut! Brewery: Old Bisbee Brewing Co. Style: ? ABV: 4.9 percent Not to be braggadocious, but I drink a lot of beer. Probably more than a reasonable and healthy person should, but that’s an intervention I’d rather have later. Through putting together these columns, attending beer festivals, participating in…
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’s a tale that’s as old as time. Baking enthusiast sees bundt pan on clearance rack. Purchases said bundt pan, then races home to create an epic bundt that will be ooh-ed and ahh-ed over at the dinner party. Baking enthusiast places bundt in oven, and revels in smugness at…
The Pie Hole Tuesday, August 26 Believe it or not, Tonya Saidi’s new brick and mortar pie shop is already up and running and ready to go. On Tuesday, the new The Pie Hole will open its doors at 2329 North 7th Street. Siadi says the espresso machine will be…
Soft, thick pancakes flavored with lemon ricotta: It’s a rarity, but a couple of Phoenix favorites deliver the goods for breakfast. Ollie Vaughn’s and Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails each serve a rendition of the sweet and sour take on the American breakfast favorite…
I worked in the specialty coffee world for almost a decade before retiring to the blogosphere. If there’s one thing I learned during that time, it’s that there is a massive language barrier between cafes and coffee drinkers. As with any other industry, coffee comes with its own vocabulary of…
Getting your kids to eat healthy can be hard and it can be expensive sometimes too. Luckily, you can feed your kids under 10 for free this week at Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill. With “You Build It” menu options, even the pickiest eaters in your family will have something to enjoy…
