Utter the words “Fox Restaurant Concepts” in certain circles and you’ll elicit predictable responses: “Yawn.” “The food is average.” “It’s food for the mainstream.” “They’re concepts, not restaurants.” “It’s a chain, you fool.” It seems people in this town who consider food a serious endeavor treat Sam Fox and his…
The name of the Ward Eight cocktail has some interesting possible connotations. What could the history of the drink entail? Was there a sanitarium wing that treated heavy tipplers who tended to enjoy this particular drink? Did a church ward make a non-alcoholic drink that was later tainted with demon…
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…
If you’ve heard anything about this restaurant, it’s probably been about the pozole. Los Picos offers the pork stew and two versions of menudo — red or white — every day. And even better, you can get an all-you-can-eat bowl of either soup for just $7.50. But with the hot…
Just because summer is near doesn’t mean you have to give up on local produce and grass fed beef. It also doesn’t mean you have to go to Whole Foods to get them. There are several farmers markets around town that will stay open during the hot months and we’ve…
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…
With more and more delivery-centric businesses like Papa John’s and Domino’s creating apps to make it easier to place an order and get food without really ever speaking to anyone, ordering take-out and delivery is obviously changing. Then when you add in apps like GrubHub, Eat24, and Seamless, which act…
I don’t know about you, but I was not ready to see triple digits this past weekend. ‘Tis the season for Phoenicians to bemoan to arrival of the hot summer. The spring here in the Valley was glorious as usual, made even more so by watching the Midwest and Northeast…
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…
La Dolce Vita Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop Saturday, May 10 Did you forget that Mother’s Day is Sunday? There’s still time to get Mom the perfect locally made gift. On Saturday at Nook Kitchen, Tracy Dempsey, the Girl From Arizona, and Nick LaRosa will team up to host a…
Mexican sushi. That’s one fusion we never thought would exist and one we’re not too sure we want to stick around. Apparently it is a thing, since there are at least two spots in metro Phoenix that craft the rolls. Señor Sushi on Indian School and 43rd Avenue and Taco…
Peach-picking season started at Schnepf Farms last week, and this weekend, The Farm at Agritopia will launch its own Peach U-Pick event. Over the next few weeks, farms all over the state will start picking peaches, melons, and other summer produce. The Farm at Agritopia will let guests come pick…
America’s Taco Shop says it will donate 20 percent of all proceeds on Friday, May 9, to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The initiative, called “Carne for a Cause,” combines the local chain’s cheap tacos and burritos with charitable giving inspired by the founder’s young daughters…
I might get hate mail for this one, but I’m just going to say it: Vodka is a waste of my time and a waste of your time. If I’m looking for flavor from a spirit, I’ll look to gin for crisp botanical notes or mezcal for roasted, smoky notes…
If you’re looking for a frozen treat in Tempe (at least around the Arizona State University campus), your options are going to be frozen yogurt, Italian ice, and ice cream. Not bad choices, but those looking for something more interesting — like, say, a Mexican raspado — would be out…
It’s been a few months since we chatted with Crudo chef Cullen Campbell and he told us he wanted to launch weekly or bi-weekly polenta board dinners.We were immediately in love with the idea of the family-style dinners that would offer roasted meats, pickled vegetables and side jars of house-made…
The Guilty Pleasure: Carne Asada Fries Where to Get It: Taco Nazo in Tempe Price: About $6 What It Really Costs: At least an extra hour at the gym If you’re from southern California then you’re probably already familiar with carne asada fries. According to reliable sources (read: Wikipedia), this…
Did you know you can make butter? Really delicious butter compounded with herbs from your garden? Yes, you can. Though it’s slightly more complicated than simply mixing a stick of butter and some herbs, it’s a fun process that yields tasty outcomes. Nourished is a company run by Shelly Vie…
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…
Where food, art, rap, and nerd culture meet, you’ll find @tishacherry’s Instagram feed. Her playful use of edible materials like French fries, honey, soy sauce, and Oreos to create pieces ranging from intricate portraits to simple pop culture designs will have you scrolling through her feed for hours. From Kimye…
The Spot: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. 721 North Arizona Avenue, Suite 103, Gilbert 480-284-9863 www.azwbeer.com…
We’ve got a new restaurant to add to the growing list of dining destinations in the Southeast Valley city of Gilbert and that’s Fusion Burritos, a recently opened spot that specializes in “burritos with a twist.” Fusion Burritos’ giant burritos, quesadillas, and salads come courtesy of Johnston and Wales graduate…
