Next month, the East Valley will get a taste of southern Arizona courtesy of the Bisbee Breakfast Club. The popular breakfast and lunch hangout, known for its lively atmosphere and generous portion sizes (see: three-egg omelets and loaded buttermilk pancakes), opened in a converted glass factory in 2005 in Bisbee…
The first words that go through my head when I think of my colleague Laura Hahnefeld are “class act.” Second: “Wow, that woman will eat anything.” The two most important qualifications for a restaurant critic, right? And so it is with heavy hearts that we at Phoenix New Times accepted…
This Valentine’s Day, Valley hop-heads will have one more reason to love the Valley’s brew scene: The Perch. The new gastropub comes courtesy of craft beer aficionado James Swann, who has dealt in adult libations at spots like Chandler’s SanTan Brewing Company (which he helped open), The Hungry Monk, and…
This is part two of our interview with chef James Porter of Petite Maison in Scottsdale. The restaurant underwent substantial changes two months ago, when Porter and his wife, Wendy, announced they’d be switching up the menu and décor to reflect more modern French sensibilities. On Monday, we chatted with…
What good is losing 20 pounds in two weeks just to gain it all back once you return to a steady diet of cheesy French fries and pints of ice cream? But that’s what you can expect from crash diets, which instruct weight-loss hopefuls to shock both body and mind…
Hold onto your stomach because you’re likely to get more than a little upset about the sources of some common food additives. We’ll start with red food coloring, much of which derives its hue from the female Dactylopius coccus, an insect that’s been used as a source of red dye…
Beer: KCCO Black Lager Brewery: Resignation Brewery & Redhook Ale Brewery Style: Schwarzbier ABV: 5.1 percent The popularity of The Chive should be surprising to approximately no one. The site is built on a simple equation: funny pictures and videos + hot women = lots and lots of hits. The…
Shine, our annual pocket guide to all things Scottsdale, is out. And this year, local artist Luster Kaboom is taking readers on an illustrated ride through the city’s best spots for food, drink, art, and entertainment. Here, in no particular order, are the five best places for dinner in Scottsdale…
Pizza People Pub Today through Sunday, January 12 This week, the Pizza People Pub will celebrating its official grand opening with seven days of events and food and drink specials. Today through Sunday, you can head to the midtown restaurant, located in the space formerly occupied by Cheuvront wine bar,…
Foosia, a “fresh, exotic, and healthy” fast-casual eatery where customers can watch their food being prepared Chipotle-style, is opening Monday, January 13, in North Scottsdale. From Scottsdale-based TIGA Restaurant Concepts, Foosia is located at 13610 North Scottsdale Road (Scottsdale and Thunderbird). The eats come courtesy of chef Bradley Borchardt, a…
James Porter Chef/Owner Petite Maison 480-991-6887 www.petitemaisonaz.com This is part one of our interview with chef James Porter of Petite Maison in Scottsdale. See part two here. In November, the restaurant underwent a reboot, changing its look, menu, and name to transition the restaurant into a “modern French” eatery. At…
I’m so excited that I’m doing the gluten-free happy dance. Jewel’s Bakery & Café, where everything is gluten-free — and I mean everything — has opened at 4041 East Thomas Road, so very, very close to my house. I’ve been waiting, and not very patiently. A couple of times, I…
When a small brewery outside St. Louis received a cease and desist letter from corporate coffee magnate Starbucks for naming its beer “Frappicino” (a slightly different spelling of the trademarked Starbucks drink), owner Jeff Britton decided to respond in possibly the best way ever. His genius reply starts with his…
It’s the time of year when everyone’s talking about new beginnings. Around the bar, it means it’s time to roll up my sleeves and give everything a thorough deep-cleaning. It’s sticky work, but someone has to do it. While I was going through our stock, I noticed we somehow found…
Whether you like to admit it or not, you’re probably thinking about making some changes in the New Year. We know we are, starting with cracking open the oven more and the freezer less. Oh, and actually using that gym membership we fork out for every month . . …
Cave Creek Balloon Festival Saturday, January 4 The fifth-annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival will bring glowing hot air balloons to the Rancho Mañana Golf Course. The event, organized in part by Tonto Bar and Grill, will include live music, food, cocktails, beer, and wine. Food vendors will include The Buffalo…
At Sunnyslope’s Let It Roll Bowl, the days of mole and tlayudas sharing the same space as strikes and spares is no more. Last month, Oaxaca Restaurant, the Mexican eatery inside the vintage bowling alley at 8925 North 12th Street, pulled up stakes, moving into a new space in North…
Royal Coffee Bar, owner and architect Hayes McNeil’s shop of expertly made espresso drinks and fresh pastries, has come to downtown Phoenix — again. Originally opened in 2006 at Second Avenue and Jackson Street, Royal eventually moved to downtown’s Phoenix Public Market, where it shared space with the Phoenix Urban…
If you were just thinking to yourself how fast the past year flew by, wait until you check out our list of the year’s restaurant openings and closings. Can you believe it’s been 10 months since we welcomed Doug Robson’s Otro Cafe onto the scene? And a whole year since…
With another year officially over and gone, it means another opportunity to appreciate how many changes we didn’t make to our eating habits in 2013. Last January, we swore we were going to work out more and eat better. But we’ll be honest: That kick lasted all of about five…
I keep waiting for Apple to come out with a crystal ball — call it the iBall. Sadly, I’m still waiting. In the meantime, I have to predict the future the old-fashioned way, with Tarot cards, tea leaves, and a lot of wine. After a marathon session of divining and…
Grabbing a candy bar is always one of the tastiest ways to get a little burst of energy. For a serious jolt, the Caramel Toffee Nut Mocha at Urban Beans in Central Phoenix has enough sweet ingredients to get you in high-energy mode and you’ll feel like you’re drinking a…
