This is part two of our interview with chef Aurore de Beauduy of Vogue Bistro in Surprise. Having traveled and worked all over the world, you can imagine de Beauduy is a woman with a quite a lot of stories to tell. Today she shares our favorite of those adventures…
In just a handful of days, Arizona Restaurant Week, the twice-a-year event put on by the Arizona Restaurant Association, will be in full swing. And this year, the nine-day fall celebration, which runs from Saturday, September 21, to Sunday, September 29, is expected to include over 150 restaurants offering discounted…
Get hungry, people. We’ve got some amazing chefs participating in the fourth annual Roosevelt Row/Chow Bella Pie Social, coming Saturday, November 16. We can only take 20 celebs — and the spots are filling up fast. So if you are prepared to make 12 pies (all the same kind) in…
With everyone talking about the rise of the American “foodie” (not to mention the continuation of the American drinker and smoker) you might think that we’re spending a pretty penny on dining and food — more than anywhere else in the world. But you’d be wrong. Using data from the…
Described as the “fifth and final piece to Craig DeMarco and Lauren Bailey’s nucleus of restaurants,” a second location of Joyride Taco House will join Postino Central, Windsor, Churn, and Federal Pizza on Central Avenue in Central Phoenix this December. DeMarco and Bailey, the Upward Projects restaurateurs who opened the…
Beers: Gregorius; Benno Styles: Belgian Strong Dark Ale; Dubbel Brewery: Stift Engelszell ABV: 9.7; 6.9 If, at some future moment, I am compelled by the holy spirit to give up my house, car and cushy blogging gig for a life on religious contemplation, I think I’ll become a Trappist. Also…
The countdown to Best of Phoenix is on. Mark your calendar: This year’s issue will be on newsstands September 26. What better way to warm up than by asking some local “experts” to list their own personal bests? This week, Greg Esser — director of the International Artist Residency program…
Aurore de Beauduy Chef Vogue Bistro www.voguebistro.com Phoenix is a long way from the quaint cafes and white-linen world-class dining destinations of Paris — and you can be sure it was neither a short nor a particularly direct route that led Aurore de Beauduy from the City of Lights to…
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…
Summer is coming to an end, and while the rest of the country is in mourning, we’re celebrating. Now begins the time when the Valley of the Sun comes to life, and now that we can actually stand to be in that sunshine, our favorite season is finally kicking off…
Heads up, Gilbert doughnut hounds: There’s a new spot in town to get your fix of fried dough. Courtesy of a Californian with a few doughnut stores under his belt, Good Donuts, his first in Arizona, opened in a strip mall at 865 North Gilbert Road (Gilbert and Guadalupe Roads)…
The weekend may be over but there’s no need to frown. Add a few of these dining and drinking to-dos to your calendar for something to look forward to this week in metro Phoenix. Reopening of T. Cook’s and Debut of The Mix Up Bar Today Since late spring, one…
Ever seen sashimi fillet and prepare itself? Neither had we — until now. In this totally awesome stop-motion video from a Boston sashimi bar, you’ll see how to break down a full Japanese yellowtail and prepare a (pretty funny-looking) geoduck. Warning: If you don’t like raw fish, just walk away…
Every week, there’s a cornucopia of Phoenix food news, features, and reviews to report here at Chow Bella. If you’re like most people, you probably just don’t have the time to get to all of it. So, here’s a recap of some of the top stories from the week that…
It’s September, and you know what that means. If you don’t have reservations yet for Arizona Restaurant Week, you might want to get on the horn…
One of my favorite uses for flavored vodka has to be Lemon Drops. As far as drinks go, they’re almost foolproof. I’ll even tolerate low-rent ones made with (gasp!) bottled sour mix. While the vast majority of Lemon Drops out there are at least somewhat drinkable, a well-made one is…
You might need a glass or water or two for this upcoming dining event. Local salt guru Aaron Eckburg co-owner of go lb. salt and chef Stephen Eldridge of Gertrude’s at the Desert Botanical Gardens have partnered up to put together a special six-course dinner event showcasing their mutual adoration…
Grab a gourmet snack and a comfy seat on the couch because the fall tv season is just around the corner. And while we can watch re-runs of Good Eats and No Reservations until the cows come home, we’re pretty excited for some new fodder on which we can feast…
In February, the restaurant gods smiled upon Arizona by gracing Scottsdale with its first Portillo’s, the Illinois restaurant chain beloved by Chicago transplants throughout the Valley who craved its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, hamburgers, and cake shakes. So eagerly awaited was its arrival by fans old and new, in…
It must be hard for toast. Always being passed up for his more decadent French counterpart. While toast must settle for being someone’s à la carte, French toast enjoys the full satisfaction of taking centerstage at the most important meal of the day. And though no two French toasts are…
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No, you didn’t read that wrong. The infamous Ramen Burger™ will be within road trip distance this weekend only. If you’re reading this like, “What Ramen Burger™?,” here’s the deal. Last month, Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg market birthed a creation that combines two ramen noodle buns and one juicy beef patty. Keizo…
