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…
Brian Konefal Executive Chef/Co-owner Coppa Cafe 1300 S. Milton Rd, Flagstaff www.coppacafe.net Considering that Coppa Cafe has been open for more than three years, it’s pretty surprising how little attention the restaurant’s received. There have been articles written in local media and even some national mentions, but on the whole,…
Cowboy Ciao Today This week Cowboy Ciao mixologist Alexa Bowler is debuting a new cocktail menu that incorporates elements such as sundried tomato-infused sriracha vodka, peach and black walnut bitters, and Hellfire habanero shrub. The new menu includes the When Quentin Met Kaile that uses Sombra mescal, Ramazzotti amaro, pineapple…
It’s not often you get to see a well-known executive chef and a food critic chat about the ins and outs of the restaurant business. At least, not without the conversation breaking out into a shouting match. Thankfully that was not the case at the first installment of this year’s…
Although coffee delivery has picked up in other cities, it wasn’t until just recently that the Valley received its first two options right around the same time. Both offer subscription-based coffee services — specifically, growlers or 500 ml thermoses of cold brew — in the Tempe area, limited to the…
When we picked out our ten favorite cult restaurants in the Valley last month, many of you had a thing or two to say about your own favorite cult-status dining spots — and we listened. Cheap Mexican eats, underground seafood joints, and stoner delights all fall into the realm of…
There’s probably not a whole lot more we need to say here after mentioning that you can get free ice cream tomorrow at Sprinkles Cupcakes in Scottsdale. Even if you’re so over cupcakes, ice cream is good and free is even better. Just make sure to line-up early because the…
It amuses me to no end to watch local news outlets treat summer in Phoenix like a newsworthy event. The Sonoran Desert gets hot in July? The hell you say! Give me something else to think about besides an oppressive climate. Give me a tropical cocktail by a pool surrounded…
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…
Picking a gift for a serious food enthusiast can be tricky to say the least. No friend or family member should be expected to keep track of which dining spots the restaurant lover in your life likes, dislikes, and can’t wait to try. Enter, the Devour Phoenix eGift card. The…
Not so long ago, counter service was reserved for cafes and bars and coffee shops, places where you would order your drink or sandwich and then take a seat at whatever table you liked. At more traditional restaurants with longer menus and more expensive food, you could pretty much always…
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…
When some of us go out to eat, we’d rather see an animal on our plate than under the dinner table. But more and more, it’s common to see pets at restaurants. So just when is this acceptable in Phoenix, and when isn’t it? We dug to find out more…
So far we’ve shown you a lot of great places for date nights and two-person dinners for cheap eats in Phoenix, but Uncle Louie The Restaurant is offering something up this summer that’s fit for a family of four. The North Scottsdale joint specializes in homey Italian dishes and generous…
Historically speaking, bars aren’t known for having great food. Serviceable in a pinch, sure, but generally not places you’d go to have a delicious dinner (or breakfast). These days, modern bars and clubs are trying to change all of that by serving restaurant-quality food during the day before they focus…
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 December 2009, The Living Room Wine Cafe and Lounge has been bringing wine and simple fare to East Valley diners and drinkers. Now owner by Tom Kaufman (also of Humble Pie) has plans to bring the concept to north Scottsdale. If everything goes as planned, the newest location of…
Last week we told you about Proper Meats + Provisions, the Arizona-focused meat shop that will source its products from local farms and food producers. In addition to meat from nose to tail and other housemade products including charcuterie and possibly butter, the store plans to offer customers a selection…
The Dhaba Spice Showcase Saturday, July 26 Explore the world of Indian spices this Saturday at The Dhaba. The restaurant will host a Spice Showcase during which attendees will learn about the “flavors, aromas, and health benefits of more than 50 of the herbs and spices utilized in Indian cooking.”…
I grew to love almond milk in college, back when I discovered it on the shelf at the small market where I worked. I enjoy the taste of almond milk, and love adding it to smoothies, oatmeal or pastries. Lately there’s been debate over just how healthy it is, but…
You might want to check the packaging on your produce this week because a nationwide fruit recall is in effect on bulk and packaged fruits from the fruit wholesaler Wawona Packing Co. Recalled fruits include peaches, plums, nectarines, and pluots that may have been contaminated with listeria…
Last night, 18 of Phoenix and Tucson’s best bartenders took to the stage at Sandbar in Chandler to compete in the Mai Tai Competition. The two winning drinks were chosen, along with their bartenders, to go to Kona, Hawaii to represent Arizona in the national Don’s Mai Tai Competition, named…
