After a decade of good times, Salty Señorita closed its doors in November — no, not for good but in order to relocate up the street to offer fans of the cantina and bar a renovated look and overhauled menu. The new Salty Señorita, located at 3748 North Scottsdale Road…
We’ve been excited about The Clever Koi since as soon as we heard that chefs Jared Porter and Joe Absolor, both formerly of The Parlor, were opening a modern Asian eatery in Central Phoenix. The restaurant was one of the most-anticipated in recent memory for many a food lover, but…
After watching an episode or two of any at least semi-professional competitive cooking show, it’s likely you’ve heard the name sunchoke dropped. Also known as the Jerusalem artichoke, this knobby, brown tuber (or thick stem) of a sunflower varietal really doesn’t look like a big deal. While culinary-types have been…
If your Valentine isn’t into any of the crazy chocolates we shared earlier this week — we’re still on the fence about that peanuts and ketchup combination — the Valley’s own Country Velador has a Valentine’s Day “Care Package” that’s nearly guaranteed to have something he or she will enjoy…
Yatai Ramen Saturday, February 1 This weekend the Valley’s first ramen food truck will hit the streets, making its offical debut at Scottsdale Food Truck Caravan on Saturday night. Yatai will join the Grilled Cheese Truck, Queso Good, 180Q, Torched Goodness and Udder Delights at the northwest corner of Fifth…
Less than a week after Evening Entertainment Group announced its plans to open a new restaurant concept inside one half of the former home of Axis-Radius, Bottled Blonde Pizzeria and Beer Garden opened its doors for a grand opening event. During the first half of the evening, VIP guests were…
Our humble food scene has been getting a nice bit of national attention recently. In the past two weeks, both the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe have complied lists of must-see dining spots and drinking destinations in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Both outlets named Chef Gio Osso’s Virtu…
As cocktail trends delve deeper and deeper into an appreciation of spirits with the knowledge of the history of bartending, the Negroni has resurfaced as a new favorite among enthusiasts and bartenders alike. It’s likely by this time that you’ve seen a Negroni on the menu at one of your…
Last week, we brought you tips on how to grow your own citrus, and this week, we’re giving you the easy way out. After consulting our favorite places to enjoy local citrus freshness, we now have three recipes to share with you. If you don’t have a citrus tree available…
ASU alum Laura Pich has opened a juice bar, The WELL, on Arizona State’s Tempe campus…
When you’re gluten-free, your friends and family are always looking out for new places to go out for a meal together. It’s a great gift to get a phone call or e-mail suggesting a new place to eat, sit, and share the day’s events. Recently, as I switched jobs, many…
If you’re like us, then you eagerly look forward to the time of year when young girls hawk boxes of Girl Scout cookies. The scouts get to learn about money management and business ethics, and we get to eat loads of Samoas. What’s not to love? And this year, the…
Chef Charleen Badman of FnB is kind of a big deal. We named her Best Chef in Phoenix in the 2013 Best of Phoenix issue, and her leeks have been praised by Food & Wine as one of the best dishes in the country. In other words, you could say…
The caddy races might be banned this year, but that won’t stop thousands of (rowdy) locals and tourists from hitting the green to get in on the action at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Tradition dictates that the event is as much about drinking and partying as it is about…
Experts estimate that since last spring, an epidemic of porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PED, virus has killed about a million baby pigs at farms all over the country. The virus, which can cause deadly dehydration in baby pigs, has been spreading from farm to farm since it was first found…
With the massive popularity of tequila, the increasing profile of Oaxacan mezcal, and the omnipresence of Mexican beer, it’s easy to forget that Mexico produces other varieties of liquors. It’s time to learn more about one of these beverages (and a taste of northern Mexico), the regional mezcal of the…
When I was younger I loved the Super Bowl parties that my grandfather threw every year. He would invite all his employees, family and friends to a potluck dinner and viewing party. The thing I waited for all year, were the “monkey balls” that my grandfathers shipping manager brought. I…
The Street Eats Food Truck Festival, held annually at Salt River Fields, has become a proving ground of sorts for Valley food trucks. The longer your line, the better you’re doing tapping in to the local scene. The shorter your line, well . . . On Saturday, January 25, and…
The Guilty Pleasure: Southwestern Chicken Fried Steak Where to Get It: Ranch House Grille, 56th Street and Thomas in Phoenix (or if you’re heading to Lake Powell, there’s another location just off Lake Powell Drive in Page) Price: Ten bucks, give or take What It Really Costs: After one of…
Ever since Vosges Haut-Chocolat broke through with Mo’s Bacon Bar, chocolate flavor combinations have wandered away from the safe territory of fruits and nuts toward shocking infusions including vinegar and even pig’s blood. Strange as they may sound, each of these 10 chocolates has its fans. The chocolates make great…
The last time we checked in with Jordan Keane, the food truck owner and chef was splitting with her business partner and getting ready to relaunch their T-Licious Taco food truck. That was in 2012, and since then, Keane has not only succeeded in launching her own J-Licious Taco food…
The Arizona Cocktail Week schedule has finally been announced and there are some events you won’t want to miss. Interestingly, the schedule skews toward a rum-and-tiki bent that we haven’t seen in past years, but there seems to be something for everyone, whether you love aromatized wine, bitters, mezcal, or…
