How do you feel about taking someone else’s leftovers? We can totally see the draw of being able to easily give away that half-eaten container of chow from last night that you want to believe you’ll eat for lunch today, except that you have a lunch date with your friend…
The Spot: Mabel’s on Main 7018 East Main Street, Scottsdale 480-889-5580 www.mabelsonmain.com…
Fans of mobile eats backed with a bit of booze may want to clear their calendars for what might be the first alcohol-centric food truck event in the Valley. From 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, August 17, Food Truck Caravan, the ongoing Saturday night meet-up of food trucks at Fifth…
Introducing “Schaefer,” in which Eric Schaefer — a local guy with a big (but discerning) appetite and a sense of humor to match — takes on the Phoenix food scene. (And this week, New Jersey.) Enough with “sliders” already. Brisket sliders. Ahi sliders. Jewish sliders. (Looking at you, Chompies.) Short…
Looks like Tempe’s got not one, but two new spots for wallet-friendly Mediterranean food served up Subway-style. Following the arrival of Hummus Xpress in January, Tzikii Pita Grill, at 7510 South Priest Drive (Priest and Elliot Road), opened its doors in late March. Featuring eats like a family-recipe chicken shawarma,…
This is part two of our interview with Chef Renetto-Mario Etsitty of Tertio in Phoenix. Today he tells the Navajo story of hunger, shares his favorite childhood cooking memory and gives his not-so-gentle thoughts on cilantro. If you missed the first part of this week’s Chef and Tell in which…
What are you reading? Have an answer? You do now, it’s Gaining Ground. Whether you grew up on a farm, want to live on a farm, or just really like to grow food and raise animals, Gaining Ground will capture your attention and make you want to personally thank a…
The question is simple: If you knew that pigs were as smart (or possibly even smarter) than dogs, cats, and the average 3-year-old child, would you still eat them? Whether or not that knowledge would change your eating habits, animal-welfare advocates are launching a campaign to raise awareness about farm-animal…
Editor’s note: As this column went to press, The Western indicated it would be developing a new menu. Some dishes described below may not be available. Visit our food blog, Chow Bella (www.phxfood.com), for updates. This column has been edited since its original publication. The Western in Scottsdale is part…
Beer: Arctic Saison Brewery: Grassroots Brewing Co. Style: Saison ABV: 6 percent Until the highly sought-after Three Floyds Brewing Co. collaborated with Mikkeller, we could never get its beer in Arizona. Russian River also was never available in our state — until the famed brewery collaborated with Sierra Nevada Brewing…
Renetto-Mario Etsitty Tertio 3508 N. 7th Street www.tertiowinebar.com This is part one of our interview with Renetto-Mario Etsitty, chef at Tertio Wine Bar in Phoenix. Today, he dishes on the history of Navajo Kneel Down bread and the semi-secret First Friday feasts he’s been serving for the past five years…
Lobster Cobb salads, artisan pastries, MJ Breads, a coffee program featuring Cartel beans, and an avant-garde floral boutique are coming to the Camelback Corridor by way of Chestnut Fine Foods and Provisions. Described as “incorporating the refined culinary influences of Los Angeles, New York and London,” the new artisan eatery…
Just because the weekend is over doesn’t mean you have to starve. This week has plenty to offer food lovers and beer drinkers all over the Valley. “Brews & Banter” Craft Beer Dinner This Tuesday, July 30 The Arrogant Butcher at Cityscape in Downtown Phoenix is celebrating the craft beers…
On Sunday, the Gilbert location of Gelato Dolce Vita, the three-year-old spot of top-notch gelato in the SanTan Village mall, closed its doors. Owners of the store, Walter and Marti Bergamaschi — who attended Gelato University near Bologna and apprenticed in two different shops before bringing their expertise in Italian…
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 Crepe Bar’s Jeff Kraus shares his favorite finger foods. By…
Get ready for the nine-day dine-out bash that is Arizona Restaurant Week. The twice-annual event (once in fall and once in spring) put on by the Arizona Restaurant Association intends to give Valley residents the opportunity to try out new restaurants at a discounted price. Expect fan favorite like Binkley’s…
You know that feeling when you wake up on Monday and the world is dark and gloomy and you just want to crawl back in bed? But then you smell a pot of coffee brewing in the kitchen (thank goodness for auto brew) and suddenly there’s hope. By the time…
The Spot: La Tolteca, open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 7 p.m…
Two words for pro cooks and chefs who know what the hell a supermarket is and could use a little extra scratch in their wallets: casting call. That’s right. On the heels of dumping racist butter-slinger Paula Deen, the Food Network is trolling for fresh meat for a yet-to-be-named cooking…
One of our favorite things about living in Arizona, especially in the summer, is the iced tea. The South has its cavity-causing sweet tea, but here in the Southwest, we have our unsweetened flavored tea. Lucky us. (And grab some sugar, if you must.) Here is a list of some…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? Here are a few things we have on the books. Proof Backyard BBQ Tonight Proof, the casual All-American eatery at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, is inviting guests to their patio for a classic backyard barbeque. From 5:30 to 9:30…
For over 20 years, Baby’s Kay’s Cajun Kitchen has been a fixture at the Town & Country Shopping Center, the 50-year-old retail and restaurant hub at 20th Street and Camelback. But on Saturday, August 31, the family-owned restaurant of Cajun eats will be closing its doors and leaving its Town…
