Jade Bar Today There’s a lot of good stuff going on at the newly renovated Jade Bar of Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain. The lounge offers stunning views of the surrounding area for one, as well as a pretty impressive cocktail program courtesy of master mixologist Ryan Margarian. Their specialty cocktails…
Doc Brown Owner Doc’s Artisan Ice Cream www.artisanicecreams.com If you stop by Doc’s Artisan Ice Cream in Tempe, you won’t find a charming ice cream parlor with a brightly painted walls and beautifully displayed desserts. You’ll probably find Brown working away in what amounts to an ice cream laboratory, chock-full…
It’s not often that we find ourselves seething with envy over Tucson’s dining scene. Sure, we like the cocktails at Scott & Co. and who can resist a late-night trip through the Eegee’s drive-thru, but Tucson Weekly’s announcement that the late-night fast food chain U.S. Fries will be hitting the…
I am an East Coast girl, born and raised. There are certain things I miss about living in Erie, Pennsylvania — the explosive colors of fall leaves, the smell of Concord grapes perfuming the air, and fresh fish at the ready. Without an ample supply at their fingertips because of…
For some reason, the misuse of the term “martini” really gets my hackles up. A martini has two or three ingredients: Gin, vermouth, and possibly a drop of orange bitters. Back in the late 1990s, people realized that cocktails were fun to drink, and all of a sudden anything served…
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 section…
Ah yes, that last breezy week of spring in Arizona can lull you into thinking that, for a moment, we’ll have a cool summer. This is hard news to break, but you’re only kidding yourself. Summer is almost here and due to the high temperatures, you’ll likely want to revisit…
We’re just a day away from the start of Arizona Spring Restaurant Week, so if you still haven’t made your reservations, you’d better act fast. There are dozens of places all over town that will be offering special three-course menus during the 10-day event, each of which will be priced…
There are big plans in the works for downtown Tempe, but with the changes come a few closures. Late last year, the city lost the Chili’s restaurant that had been open on the southeast corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive since 1989. And now some more classics are on…
Earlier this spring T. Cook’s at the Royal Palms resort launched #PM31, a weekly dining event during which executive chef Paul McCabe creates a multicourse dining experience for a small group of guests. The dinners, held every Wednesday night, are completely improvisational — every ingredient arrives the day of the…
The heat is on, which means it’s time to look for those treats that will keep us cool. Smoothies? Been there, done that. Fro yo? Please. Raspados are a Mexican sweet treat that you’re going to wish you knew about sooner. Made with shaved ice and real fruit, think of…
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…
Normally when the Lannisters send their regards, we aren’t super-psyched, but with Second Story Liquor Bar’s Kingslayer specialty cocktail, we’re more than ready to take on the lion sigil. Bartender John Christie says the drink, which has a Maker’s Mark bourbon base and a heavy hand with fruity flavors, “should…
We all like to pat ourselves on the back for shopping at farmers markets, buying organic produce, finding purveyors who care about how their farming practices affect the Earth, etc. I’m one of those people: I buy stuff from farmers markets and celebrate those producers who care about what they…
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 section…
The northwest Phoenix location of Bill Johnson’s Big Apple closed its doors for good about three weeks ago — but you can still own a piece of it. The restaurant was once one of five Big Apple locations in the Valley, though now only the original restaurant on Van Buren…
O.H.S.O. Distillery Opens Today Get excited, Scottsdale-ites! The second location of Arcadia’s O.H.S.O. nanoBrewery opens in North Scottsdale today. Called O.H.S.O. Distillery, the restaurant and bar is located at 15681 North Hayden Road and will offer food items, specialty drinks, and beers not available at the original location. But like…
Whether you’re looking for a food-filled work of fiction or a more studious poolside read, there’s something for everyone on Chow Bella’s summer reading list. We’ve included several new and upcoming releases, as well as a few award-winning picks that came out late last year…
We often feel the desire to wear bathing suits instead of clothing to work when temperatures break triple digits, but we don’t do it because gross. As some coffee brewers and roasters in town (Cartel, Press, and Giant) elevate the coffee experience, a new coffee drive-thru called Bikini Beans Espresso…
As a mother and Phoenix’s U.S. Bartenders’ Guild president, Kim Haasarud is used to wrangling and organizing. Her experience in cocktail bars began as a way to supplement her income in the ’90s. Since then, she’s become a well-known player in cocktail scenes from New York to L.A., putting her…
This Saturday, beer fans will be busy getting their drink on at the AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival. But don’t worry, wine lovers, there’s something for you, too. You can hit the streets (and the light-rail tracks) for the eighth annual Urban Wine Walk. The self-guided, non-mobile tour is a…
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 section…
