St. Francis in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card
The Spot: St. Francis 111 East Camelback Road 602-200-8111 www.stfrancisaz.com…
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Showing 8471 - 8492 of 23194Dine Out for Life on April 24 and Help Fight HIV and AIDS
The annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser will take place this week on Thursday, April 24. On that day, dozens of local restaurants have pledged to donate anywhere from 10 percent to 50 percent of their proceeds to the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. The money raised from diners on Thursday…
Payton Curry Posts Photo of Food Critic on Twitter — Way to Keep It Classy, Chef
Chef Payton Curry of Brat Haus and Taco Haus isn’t playing nicely. The chef, clearly unhappy about a recent review of his restaurant Taco Haus written by local food writer Gwen Ashley Walters, outed the undercover restaurant reviewer on Twitter on Monday. Walters, who writes reviews for Phoenix Magazine and…
How to Make a Cookie Bowl
Everyone has been abuzz over Dominique Ansel’s latest craze, the cookie shot glass. We covered the cronuts and even recreated them here on the Chow Bella blog. But I had to put my foot down on the cookie shot glass. Who wants to drink the milk before eating the cookie?…
Domino’s New Specialty Chicken: A Taste Test
The Guilty Pleasure: Specialty Chicken Where to Get It: Domino’s Pizza. Locations everywhere, but you were getting delivery anyway. Price: $5.99 when you buy another item from their mix-and-match menu What it Really Costs: [opens box] Jeez, that’s it for six bucks? Domino’s Pizza has me scratching my head lately…
5 Best Restaurants in Arcadia Right Now
There are plenty of reasons for food lovers to like the Arcadia neighborhood — the central location, the ranch-style homes, the plentiful citrus trees, and, of course, the plethora of dining and drinking options. There’s no shortage of places to grab a bite or a cocktail in this Phoenix neighborhood…
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Charleen Badman of FnB Restaurant: 2014 Urban Legend Award, Culinary Arts
In honor of the fifth annual Big Brain Awards, New Times is recognizing five Urban Legends, established creative pioneers who have made Phoenix a better, cooler place. Leading up to the Big Brain Awards announcement and Artopia on April 25, Jackalope Ranch, Chow Bella, and Up on the Sun will…
5 Favorite Cocktail Bars in Central/Downtown Phoenix: Quick PHX
Our Quick PHX guide this year showed you a lot of dining, partying, and entertainment options, and we have a few more suggestions that we’ll share in the coming weeks. Today we’ll show you the best spots for cocktails in Central/Downtown Phoenix:…
Outstanding in the Field Will Return to Agritopia This Fall; Tickets on Sale Now
This fall Outstanding in the Field, the company that hosts unique outdoor dining events, will return to Gilbert’s Agritopia community. The company aims to “re-connect diners to the land and the origins of their food, and to honor the local farmers and food artisans who cultivate it” by hosting picturesque…
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Palcohol: Powdered Alcohol, Made by a Phoenix Resident, Is Not Going to Happen
We try not to be snobby about booze. We’ve had our fair share of flavored vodka-based cocktails that taste pretty good and have definitely fallen victim to a wide array of lemon drop, Washington apple, and other shots. But Mark Phillips, the Phoenix resident behind Palcohol, took things too far…
Bad Water Brewing and Craft Beer’s Real Quality Problem
Beers: Saison and IPA Brewery: Bad Water Brewing Style: Saison, IPA ABV: 6 percent, 5.5 percent Imagine, for a minute, that you’ve traveled back to the first time you tried craft beer. You’ve spent most of your legal drinking age years (and maybe a few before) throwing back cans of…
James Fox of Bootleggers on the Barbecue Trend in Phoenix
James Fox Executive Chef Bootleggers (Phoenix, Scottsdale) www.bootleggersaz.com It’s taken a while, but if you’re a fan of slow-smoked barbecue, then you’re probably already aware that we have a solid selection of ‘cue joints in this town. There are the standby options like Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ in Cave Creek,…
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Paquime Street Food of Mexico in Sunnyslope: Tortas Paquime Goes Fancy, Fast-Casual
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…
5 Best Places to Eat and Drink This Week in Metro Phoenix
Cuttlefish Monday, April 21 Scottsdale’s seafood-centric Italian restaurant, Cuttlefish, has introduced a new lineup of daily specials, available five nights a week. On Monday nights diners can enjoy a 1 lb. char-grilled Maine Lobster and Linguine Nero Fra Diavlo for just $25, while Tuesday brings 40 percent off all wine…
Sushi Ken vs. Posh: Chow Bella’s Ultimate Battle of the Ramen
Things are getting down to the wire for this ramen battle bracket. There have been some upsets, like Republic Ramen beating out fan favorite Umami, and there’s also been a disqualification due to T.Spot closing shortly before it was set to battle against Posh’s ramen. This week Posh will try…
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10 Best Places to Eat and Drink Cactus in Metro Phoenix
You drive by prickly pear cactus everyday in the Valley. But chances are you didn’t know every part of the plant is edible, and chefs around the Valley are making use of the Arizona native in their restaurants. We’re not just talking about prickly pear margaritas, either. (Though there’s a…
How To Make Cold Brew Coffee
Last week, I told everyone just how much I love cold brew coffee. From the unique, smooth flavor to the higher caffeine content, cold brew is pretty much the only way I get my mornings started. However, I also mentioned that my favorite cold brew at Cartel is $3.75 per…
Chipotle Is Raising Prices and You Let It Happen
They brought you the top secret quesarito and made veggie folk happy by releasing Sofritas tofu and now that you’re hooked on new menu items, Chipotle is going to raise prices for the first time in three years. According to the Associated Press, the chain will introduce new menu boards…
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Chodang Tofu and BBQ in Chandler: A Korean Love Story
I’ve fallen in love. The waitress rolls a gray, plastic cart up to my table and holds up an egg. As I nod approvingly, she casually cracks the egg into a black earthen bowl of simmering, bright red, spicy soup, in which the egg poaches perfectly in a matter of…
How to Make a Jungle Bird Cocktail
Sometimes behind the bar, you have your own personal trends. Take, for example, this week’s cocktail. A year or two ago, I got on a streak of making this drink for almost everyone I knew. I sang its praises far and wide. But somehow, it never made it into Chow…
TapHouse Kitchen in Scottsdale Is Now Open: Craft Beer, Modern American Cuisine
The group behind American TapHouse in Gilbert has brought craft beer to Scottsdale with a second concept, TapHouse Kitchen. The restaurant opened a few weeks ago in the Hilton Village Center at 6137 North Scottsdale Road, in a space formerly occupied by Blue Wasabi. TapHouse Kitchen offers a menu modern…
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Chilaquiles Battle: La Tolteca vs. Pepe’s Taco Villa
Crispy fried tortilla strips smothered in sauce that makes the nose run, covered with cheese, a fried egg and chicken. We’re talking chilaquiles. The Mexican breakfast dish — which is perfect for any time of day — makes us want to rewind our meal just to savor the flavors once…